Also New for 2008!

Discover Chivalry Isn’t Dead at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire's COMMUNITY OUTREACH WEEKEND August 16 & 17, 2008 FREE admission is being offered to the beneficiaries of approved religious, charitable and educational organizations with a 501© (3) exemption status Every single day, all across the country, non-profit organizations reach out a helping hand to those less fortunate so that they may improve their lives and achieve their dreams. Funding never seems adequate and less and less does entertainment fit the budget. With the desire to be their “knight in shining armor,” the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is offering FREE admission to these organizations for their beneficiaries so they may experience the fantasy of the Faire. To qualify for this special offer, 501© (3) religious, charitable and educational organizations must complete an on-line request form that includes a detailed description of the charitable work they do. Completed on-line forms will be reviewed and approved by the Faire based on financial need. When the request is granted, the contact person will be notified by email and provided with additional details regarding their visit. Requests received by midnight August 13, 2008 will be considered. Note: Included in this classification, but certainly not limited to this classification, are: Associations for the Blind & Vision Impaired, Advocacy & Resources for Citizens with Cognitive, Intellectual & Development Disabilities, etc.

American Red Cross
Blood Drive

Donate blood this weekend only and receive free passage to the Faire that day!

Saturday and Sunday, August 16 & 17
9:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Inside Mount Hope Mansion.

Some rules before giving blood:

1. You must be, at least, 17 years of age and weigh 110 pounds or more to donate.
2. You must have a Photo ID in order to donate.
3. Anyone who goes through the donation process gets into the Faire for free. The free ticket is good for that day only! The Red Cross people who administer the health history questionnaire at the start of the donation process will hand out the free tickets. You must begin the process in order to get the ticket. If the Red Cross determines that someone is not fit to donate blood, that person will still get a free ticket.
4. The actual donation where they take the blood takes 6-8 minutes. The entire process takes about an hour.
5. The donation process is completely confidential and completely safe.
6. To schedule an appointment, visit givelife.org and enter 17545 for the zip code to find our Blood Drive or call Kristen at (717) 665-7021 ext. 147. Please note that appointments are not necessary.

A couple visiting the Faire renew their love and devotion to each other at the Renewal of Love ceremony.

Guests to the Faire participate in the annual Wooing Contest!

Romantical Competitions, Ceremonies & Merriement!

1. A Renewal of Love Ceremony: Everyone is welcome to affirm or re-affirm that romantic and loving commitment sworn to each other. A tear jerker indeed!
   
   
2. Love Sonnet Competition: The master of the Love Sonnet, William Shakespeare himself, presides over this friendly competition featuring the words of love all for great Faire prizes.
   
   
3. Wooing Contest: Chivalry is indeed not dead and a healthy romantic competition to test that theory is in place. Come woo your love, an intended love or just love interest, and win prizes.
   
   
4. Annual Blood Drive: The biggest expression of love. Donate blood and get a free ticket to the Faire! (More information will be posted at a later time)
   
   
5. Men "In Tights" Competition with Looney Lucy & Ploppy: A hilarious yet competitive "showing" when Looney Lucy and Ploppy judge those deemed most worthy. Winners receive fantastical Faire prizes.