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Modern Knights Find Favor with Her Majesty |
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IT’S HEROES OF THE REALM WEEKEND AT THE PENNSYLVANIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE! September 19 & 20, 2009 |
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The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire |
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Her Majesty has dedicated this weekend’s festivities in honor of those who serve their country and communities. Meet heroes of old – and new! – as the 29th season of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire continues! |
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Saturday and Sunday, September 19 & 20, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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The Royal grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Lancaster County, Rt. 72, ½ mile south of PA Turnpike Exit 266 |
| WHY: | Because you don’t have to live in the 16th century to be a Knight! |
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HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE |
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| This weekend only, Her Majesty honors all active military, reserve, police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, members of veteran organizations and their immediate families with an admission price of $15.00. This offer is available only at the Front Gate with valid service ID. | |
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| Queen’s Honor Guard – The Queen invites those who serve the people, be it serving in the armed forces, fighting fires, keeping the peace or healing the sick, to raise their flag and form the honor guard for Her royal procession. Heroes of the Realm Knighting Ceremony – Little lords and ladies are invited to learn the Code of Honor followed by Elizabethan knights while Her Majesty gives special commendation to all modern-day knights in attendance. The Damsel-in-Distress Steeplechase – Those visitors brave of heart are invited to take on the Obstacle Course of Certain Doom to win fantastic prizes! St. George's Hero Quest – Aspiring knights can compete in the Obstacle Course of Almost Certain Doom and claim their title as a Knight of England! Honor The Heroes – Join us at Finale In Song to honor the individual heroes selected through the Heroes of the Realm Contest held earlier this year. Learn of their heroic feats and help us thank them for their service. Ceann – With their roots in Irish music, Ceann mixes modern musical styles and a cutting-edge sense of humor that has won them fans across the globe. | |
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In appreciation for all that everyday heroes do for their communities, Queen Elizabeth and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire are offering all members of the active military, military reservists, retired military, members of veteran organizations, police officers, professional volunteer firefighters, EMTs and their immediate family members 50% discounted admission to Heroes of teh Realm weekend, September 19 and 20. Click here for 300 dpi JPG ALL FILES ARE ZIPPED
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Fancy yourself a King Arthur or Prince Charming who can face storybook's perils and rescue the "damsel" in distress? Find out by traversing the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire's Obstacle Course of Certain Doom, defeating the villain and winning wondrous prizes during the Damsel-In-Distress Steeplechase competition scheduled for Heroes of the Realm weekend, September 19 and 20.
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It's never too early, or late, to learn the ways of Chivalry and Heroism at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire's Heroes of the Realm Knighting Ceremony. All children are invited to learn the Code of Honor followed by Elizabethan knights prior to the Queen giving a special commendation to all modern day knights and heroes in attendance. This is just one of the many participatory events presented during the Heroes of the Realm weekend, September 19 and 20, that are tailored to honor those who serve and protect. Click here for 300 dpi JPG ALL FILES ARE ZIPPED |
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