A Unique Event Each Month!

The event of a full moon has always been the topic of folklore, myth and legend. Scientifically, a full moon is the sun’s rays reflecting off the face of the moon. The arrival of the full moon brings a reason for a monthly celebration and to shine light on unique talents as ever changing as the night sky.

Full Moon Logo

A Unique Event at Mount Hope: Instead of howling at the full moon, grab your friends, share a chuckle and be reminded why laughter is the best medicine! Always ready for a party, the restored Victorian-era barn of the Barn & Barrel at Mount Hope is the perfect location to showcase intimate, limited seating theatrical events. The first floor’s stonework bar offers the wine, beer, cider and spirits produced at the Estate. The second-floor event space overlooking Mount Hope’s award-winning full production winery provides a theater space to enjoy new events brought to the barn in celebration of the monthly Full Moon Fest at the Barn & Barrel.

Dates, Times & Tickets

2026 Dates: February 7, March 7, April 4 & November 14
Hours of Operation: Each Full Moon Comedy Night runs from 7:30PM to 9:30PM
General Admission (21 & Older Event): $22.50 ($20.00 Ticket + $2.50 Service Fee), Online Only

  • Tickets are date specific and must be reserved in advance. There are a limited amount of tickets per date and they may sell out.
  • Tickets will be available for purchase on the Virtual Box Office.
  • All Full Moon Comedy Nights are 21 and over.
  • The Taproom & Grille will not be open. The Barn & Barrel doors will open at 7PM and the cash bar will begin drink service at that time.
  • Please check back to the website closer to the event and follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List for news and updates.
  • A change to the ticketing system brought about by US FTC Regulation taking place May 12, 2025 requires that both the ticket price and the service fee are combined in the overall ticket pricing. Please review your order during the purchasing process. The initial screen of the ordering process the ticket will display the sum of the ticket price + the service fee with those prices broken out and listed underneath.

Ticket Exchange Policy

  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • Following the World Health Organization's declaration on May 5 to the end the COVID global health emergency and the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expiring on May 11, 2023, the ticket no-refunds policy is being upheld in cases of positive Covid testing. Tickets may be exchanged per the Ticket Exchange Policy if applicable.
  • Exchange Requests must be made via the Ticket Exchange Request Form or the online Box Office Help Request. The order number and new date must be provided at the time of request.
  • Exchange Requests will be reviewed during Box Office hours, Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM.
  • Exchanges cannot be made into a sold-out performance day.
  • Exchanges will not be made from one event to another.
  • Tickets do not transfer from one year to a future year. Unused expired tickets are null and void.
  • Approved Exchange Requests will be processed and an email confirmation with new ticket links sent to the associated box office account email.
  • Exchange Requests will not be honored after the date appearing on the tickets.
  • Theater tickets will not be exchanged without fee due to weather. Should a show be cancelled, guests will be notified in advance of the cancellation. Exchanges will only be honored after a total show cancellation by Mount Hope.

TICKETS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

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February 7 Comedy Night

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Gene Norris

Gene Norris

Comedian/Actor from Philadelphia who is a natural to the stage. He has appeared in several Plays and Short Films as the comic Relief. He also performed for Our Troops and several Charity groups such as Mothers in charge, Linda Creed Breast Cancer awareness foundation, National AIDS awareness foundation and numerous private fund raiser events. His story telling of Growing old, Love and Marriage with Kids along with his dynamic energy that he brings to the stage, will keep you in stitches.

Jennifer Espenshade

Jennifer Espenshade

Although Jennifer Espenshade has been doing standup comedy for only a few years, she has been entertaining crowds for the past 30 years as a performer at the PA Renaissance Faire, doing comedy in a giant pit of mud! Her transition from improv and mud pit diving to standup seemed like a natural progression, plus standup is much more forgiving on her aging body!

She approaches her audiences in an energetic and, at times, risqué manner. Her ability to interact with a crowd, due to her improv background, ensures that each show is different and unique. Jennifer has performed in MD, DE, NJ, NY, VA and PA.

Chica Loca

Chica Loca

Nerdy and wordy with a touch of dirty. Former public school teacher turned comedian and pro wrestling ring announcer. She's performed at Helium, Punchline, Bananas comedy clubs and has opened for acts such as Gary Owen & T-Robe, Capone, Jackie The Jokeman Martling, Julia Scotti, Bonnie MacFarlane, The Reverend Bob Levy and many others.

March 7 Comedy Night

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Eddie Gallagher

Eddie Gallagher

Eddie Gallagher is a divorced dad of three and founder of the #1 award winning traveling comedy club in the tri-state area; Kricket Comedy. His material covers family, dating, marriage, alcohol consumption, vacations and much more. He guarantees that you'll laugh at least once during his performance.

Jennifer Espenshade

Jennifer Espenshade

Although Jennifer Espenshade has been doing standup comedy for only a few years, she has been entertaining crowds for the past 30 years as a performer at the PA Renaissance Faire, doing comedy in a giant pit of mud! Her transition from improv and mud pit diving to standup seemed like a natural progression, plus standup is much more forgiving on her aging body!

She approaches her audiences in an energetic and, at times, risqué manner. Her ability to interact with a crowd, due to her improv background, ensures that each show is different and unique. Jennifer has performed in MD, DE, NJ, NY, VA and PA.

Steff K

Steff K

Steff K is a stand-up comedian with a wild résumeé—she's an Army veteran, a registered nurse, and a certified expert in making you laugh till it hurts (but don't worry, she's trained for that). Whether she's cracking jokes about military life, medical madness, or just surviving everday chaos, Steff brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of healing to every stage.

April 4 Comedy Night

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Troy Moore

Troy Moore

Troy started doing stand-up comedy while attending college at Rowan University in 2011. He has opened for Gilbert Gottfried, tours regularly with Jay Black at a variety of clubs and colleges, and is currently featured on NJ 101.5's "Speaking Comedy" 2018 comedy club tour. His topics include his girlfriend, family, and job all of which give him plenty to talk about.

Jennifer Espenshade

Jennifer Espenshade

Although Jennifer Espenshade has been doing standup comedy for only a few years, she has been entertaining crowds for the past 30 years as a performer at the PA Renaissance Faire, doing comedy in a giant pit of mud! Her transition from improv and mud pit diving to standup seemed like a natural progression, plus standup is much more forgiving on her aging body!

She approaches her audiences in an energetic and, at times, risqué manner. Her ability to interact with a crowd, due to her improv background, ensures that each show is different and unique. Jennifer has performed in MD, DE, NJ, NY, VA and PA.

Dave Graham

Dave Graham

Bucks County Husband/Comic/Actor who has been acting like a comedian for the last several years. From construction guy to Comedy Competition Champion - he's known for his self-deprecating humor and likeability. Hold on to your seats, it's gonna be a fun night!

November 14 Comedy Night

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Steph K

To Be Announced

Steph K

To Be Announced

Steph K

To Be Announced

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