Entertainment

Every corner of the Merriwick is alive with entertainment that transports you to another time and place. From breathtaking performances on our stages to the immersive encounters with cast and guilds roaming the lanes, there’s magic around every turn.

Scheduled Performances

Our astounding performers bring the enchantment of the Renaissance era to life with unforgettable acts and incredible feats!

From daring fire breathers and jugglers to hypnotizing melodies of minstrels, to armoured knights in full-contact horse-mounted jousts, Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire promises to offer not one dull moment. Fairegoers have the opportunity to hear storytellers weave their tales, full belly laugh at comedic skits, and dance to mesmerizing singers and musicians. Our entertainers captivate audiences with charm, talent and humor – making every faire visit a remarkable, unique one.

Don’t miss a moment! Cheer, laugh, and be amazed by the incredible performances happening all Faire long!

Saturday, August 2nd is ASL Interpretation Day at WMRF! Check the Weekend 3 Schedule for details on specific ASL Interpreted Performances.

Check back to this page as the Faire draws closer for Performer Spotlights!

Cast & Guilds

Don’t be surprised when you happen upon costumed cast members such as Queen Elizabeth I and her Royal Court roaming the grounds of the Village. Cast & Guilds are groups of entertainers and characters keen to have guests join in the fun, so don’t be afraid to participate in all of their shenanigans!

What is a Guild? A guild is a group of performers, re-enactors, or enthusiasts who come together to portray a specific community, trade, or culture from the Renaissance period (or a similar historical or fantasy setting). Cast & Guilds serve as interactive elements of the Faire, creating immersive environments for guests by showcasing period-appropriate costumes, activities, and behaviors while embodying their characters.

Check back to this page as the Faire draws closer for more Cast & Guilds announcements!

Friday & Saturday Evening Events

Join us on Friday (21+) and Saturday (All Ages) Evenings as the Faire transforms into a twilight celebration filled with music, revelry, and enchantment! From lively performances to special themed parties, the night brings a whole new energy to the Village of Merriwick. Fill your tankard and dance the night away at the Red Dragon Inn and experience the magic of the Faire after dark!

Weekend 1 Knight Club Events

CELESTIAL BODIES: Friday, July 18 - 21+ | 6pm - 12am

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Prepare to dance among the stars at Celestial Bodies, our cosmic kickoff to Knight Club at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire!

Under the watchful gaze of the stars, experience an evening of cosmic revelry where astrology meets allure! Celestial Bodies take the stage in a dazzling burlesque spectacle inspired by the signs, planets, and mysteries of the heavens. Whether ye be a fiery Aries, a dreamy Pisces, or a curious Gemini, the night promises a spellbinding fusion of seduction, spectacle, and stardust.

Dress in looks inspired by Tarot, Mythology, Constellations, or whatever else makes you feel out of this world!

Warm up your vocal cords with karaoke from 6 to 8, then stay for a dazzling lineup of burlesque, aerial acrobatics, and cosmic beats on the dance floor. From shimmering constellations to celestial creatures, everyone belongs under these stars! 

Lineup:
6–8: Karaoke with DJ Andrew
8:30: Costume Contest (win a 4-day Emerald City Comic Con 2026 badge and other prizes!)
8–12:
Sky Dancers Burlesque & Variety Troupe
Vertical Axis Aerialists
DJ Blake Ward of High Fantasy Events on the dance floor all night long

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COURT OF CURIOSITIES: Saturday, July 19 - ALL AGES! | 7:30pm-12am

Celestial Bodies flyerPrepare for a night of wonder and whimsy as the Court of Curiosities takes over Merriwick! The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire transforms into a topsy-turvy wonderland of jesters, mischief, and marvelous mayhem. Come dressed in your boldest and most curious carnival attire! 

Featuring the death-defying feats of Tiny Girl Big Show, the high-energy sounds of pirate boy-band The Spice Boys, a dazzling Fire Show in the Royal Arena from Fuegoscuro, and DJ Blake Ward on the dancefloor – this is a celebration of spectacle like no other. Marvel at circus arts, mesmerizing performances, and unexpected delights in a one-of-a-kind evening under the stars.

Red Dragon Inn (Ale House Tent):
7–8 & 11–12: DJ Blake Ward of  High Fantasy Events
All night: Fantasy Photobooth (free!) 

Royal Arena Performances:
8:00 – The Spice Boys
COSTUME CONTEST between shows! (Win prizes including a 4-day badge for Emerald City Comic Con 2026) 
9:00 – Tiny Girl Big Show
10:00 – Fuegoscuro Fire Show

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Weekend 2 Knight Club Events

SIRENS AND SCALLYWAGS: Friday, July 25 - 21+ | 6pm - 12am

Celestial Bodies flyerHoist the sails and summon the mermaids—Sirens and Scallywags is docking at the Washington Midsummer Ren Faire for a night of high-seas revelry and nautical nonsense! Whether you’re a swaggering pirate, a shimmering mermaid, or something deep and monstrous from the briny blue, come dressed to plunder hearts and stir the tides.

Warm up your pipes with karaoke from 6–8, then dive headfirst into a night of sultry burlesque, fierce drag, and stormy beats by DJ Blake Ward. Don’t forget to snap a sea-soaked memory in the photobooth before the tide pulls us back out to sea, and join the Costume Contest for your chance to win prizes including tickets to Emerald City Comicon 2026! 

Lineup:
6–8: Karaoke with DJ Andrew
8:30: COSTUME CONTEST with prizes including a 4-day Badge to Emerald City Comic Con 2026
Burlesque & Drag performances throughout the night
DJ Blake Ward of High Fantasy Events on the dance floor 
Fantasy Photobooth on deck (free!) 

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FIRE IN THE SHIRE: Saturday, July 26 - ALL AGES! | 7:30pm-12am

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Gather your fellowship for a party like no other, Fire in the Shire! Join us at Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire for an enchanted evening filled with music, magic, and merriment under the stars. From the rolling hills of the Shire to fiery feats of skill and courage, this night is a celebration for adventurers of all ages. There’s even a Costume Contest with prizes including tickets to Emerald City Comicon 2026!

Wander through three realms of entertainment:

  • In the 21+ Red Dragon Inn Ale House tent, let the Fire in the Shire Cast, DJ Blake Ward, and Vertical Axis carry you away with magical beats and aerial feats – plus a Costume Contest with prizes including a 4-day badge for Emerald City Comic Con 2026!

  • In the Royal Arena, witness Equestrian Chaos perform a blazing never-before-seen night show at 9 PM and Fuegoscuro Fire Troupe at 10 PM!

  • And for the young (and young at heart), the Ember Rose Stage offers whimsical delights from The Lady Victoria and The Rowdy Bardlings! 

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Weekend 3 Knight Club Events

PINK PONY PUB: Friday, August 1 - 21+ | 6pm - 12am

Celestial Bodies flyerThe court of the Midwest Princess joins us at Washington Midsummer Knight Club for Pink Pony Pub, a medieval fantasy pop party inspired by the camp, the drama, and the glitter-drenched heartbreak of your favorite pink-haired pop princess!

It’s Chappell if she ruled a castle. Picture chainmail corsets, velvet capes, lipstick tears, and royal declarations of joy. Begin your noble journey with karaoke from 6–8, then stay for a decadent drag show and dance party with DJ Blake Ward spinning court-worthy anthems till midnight. ✨ Dress Code: Medieval diva. Castle Core. Pop star royalty in exile. Let your inner fantasy reign! 

Lineup:
6–8: Karaoke with DJ Andrew
8:30: Costume Contest hosted by Buck Delicious – prizes including a 4-day badge to Emerald City Comic Con 2026!
9-midnight: Pink Pony Pub Drag Show & DJ Blake Ward of High Fantasy Events all night

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MAGIC MASQUERADE: Saturday, August 2 - ALL AGES! | 7:30pm-12am

Celestial Bodies flyerDon your finest disguise and step into a world of enchantment at Magic Masquerade, where the veil between fantasy and reality grows thin. At Washington Midsummer Knight Club, three realms await your presence, each filled with spellbinding performances! 

In the Red Dragon Inn (21+), be dazzled by the ethereal Magic Masquerade Drag Show and breathtaking aerial feats from Vertical Axis, all set to the entrancing beats of DJ Blake Ward.

At the Ember Rose stage (All Ages) Baksana takes the stage at 7:45 spinning tales and song, followed by the Belfast Bandits at 9:00 with live Celtic rock tunes! 

In the Royal Arena (All Ages), The Fractal Phase lights up the night with a thrilling fire show at 10! 

Ember Rose Stage (All Ages):
7:45 – Baksana Ensemble
9:00 – The Belfast Bandits 

Red Dragon Inn Tent (21+):
8:00 PM: Costume contest with prizes including Emerald City Comicon 2026 badges! 
Magic Masquerade Drag Show
Vertical Axis Aerialists
DJ Blake Ward of High Fantasy Events 

Royal Arena (All Ages):
10:00 – Fire Show: The Fractal Phase

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Weekend 4 Knight Club Events

JESTER'S DANCE: Friday, August 8 - 21+ | 6pm - 12am

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What happens when a royal jester takes over the night? Sheer madness and mirth!

Find your Bardic Inspiration at Jester’s Dance, a night where whimsy reigns and the unexpected delights at every turn. Join us at Washington Midsummer Knight Club for an evening of lively tunes, dazzling performances, and joyful revelry.

Warm up with karaoke from 6–8 alongside DJ Andrew, then be enchanted by the sultry burlesque of Verona Lee, Juggling Fool Paolo Garbanzo (the first American to be crowned Jester of Muncaster Castle) and a Stilt Lyra Performance from Ellen Desitter with DJ Blake Ward weaving beats throughout the night to keep the dance floor alive.

This night promises hilarious antics, wild performances, and a dance floor fit for fools and merrymakers alike. Whether thou be a noble or a knave, expect the unexpected at the Jester’s Dance!

Lineup:
6 – 8: Karaoke with DJ Andrew 
8:30: Costume Contest hostest by Verona Lee – prizes including a 4-day badge. toEmerald City Comic Con 2026! 
9-midnight: 
Verona Lee – Burlesque
Paolo Garbanzo – Juggling & Circus Variety 
Ellen Desitter – Stilt Lyra
DJ Blake Ward of High Fantasy Events all night

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JACQUES & SES CARNEY SECRET SHOW: Saturday, August 9 - ALL AGES! | 7:30pm-12am

Celestial Bodies flyerDare ye enter the shadows of the unknown? This exclusive and mysterious Knight Club Secret Show features Jacques Ze Whipper & Ses Carny in a one-of-a-kind, never-before-seen spectacle of fire whips, improvisational singing, knives (!) and so much more!

Expect the unexpected as comedy, danger, and sheer talent collide in an intimate, high-energy performance that thou wilt not want to miss! Spend the rest of the evening dancing the night away with DJ Blake of High Fantasy Events, participating in the costume contest (with a chance to win an Emerald City Comic Con 2026 badge!), watching a dazzling fire show from The Fractal Phase and witnessing the aerial feats of Vertical Axis.

LINEUP
In the Royal Arena (All Ages)
8:00 – Costume Contest 
8:40 – Vertical Axis Aerialists
9:00 – Jacques Ze Whipper & Ses Carny Secret Show
10:00 – Fire Show | The Fractal Phase

In the Red Dragon Inn (21+)
7:30 – midnight: DJ Blake Ward of High Fantasy spinning all night long

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Weekend 5 Knight Club Events

THÉÂTRE DES VAMPIRES: Friday, August 15 - 21+ | 6pm - 12am

Celestial Bodies flyerAs the moon rises and the night deepens, the Théâtre des Vampires awakens at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Knight Club!

Enter a world of immortal seduction, dark elegance, and gothic grandeur, where the dance floor is filled with creatures of the night and the stage belongs to the most bewitching drag and burlesque performers. Whether ye be a brooding immortal, a mischievous imp, or a lost soul seeking revelry, this night promises decadence, daring and delight. Wear garb inspired by Count Orlock and Lestat!

Participate in the Costume Contest for a chance to win a 4-day badge to Emerald City Comic Con and other prizes!

Lineup:
6:00–8:00: Karaoke with DJ Andrew
8:30 – Costume Contest hosted by Logan Liqueur
9:00–Midnight: Théâtre des Vampires Drag & Burlesque performances with DJ Blake Ward of High Fantasy Events 

Embrace the night. Join the coven. Dance with the darkness! 

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ELFSONG TAVERN: Saturday, August 16 - ALL AGES! | 7:30pm-12am

Celestial Bodies flyerVenture forth to the legendary Elfsong Tavern at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Knight Club – where tales are spun, songs are sung, and adventure is just a flagon away!

This unofficial BG3 party welcomes wanderers for an evening filled with music, revelry, and the kind of camaraderie that only a tavern can provide. Don thy finest adventuring garb and prepare for an unforgettable night!

Red Dragon Inn (21+):
7:30 – 8:30: Costume Contest & DJ Blake warming up the dance floor
8:30 – 9:30: BG3 Cast Performances
9:30 – 9:45: Vertical Axis Aerialists
10:45 – midnight: BG3 Cast Performances and DJ Blake of High Fantasy spinning spellbinding beats for the rest of the evening

Ember Rose Stage (All Ages): 
7:30 – 8:45: All-Ages costume contest & Family-friendly meet and greets with the BG3 Cast 
9:00 – 9:45: The Stout Pounders (live Celtic rock!) 

The Royal Arena (All Ages): 

10:00: Fire Show by The Fractal Phase

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Check back to this page as the Faire draws closer for Evening Event entertainment announcements!
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