10/8/2009: MIDLANDS PIRATE FESTIVAL CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Due to snow and freezing temperatues, the Midlands Pirate Festival is CANCELLED. Please check back for any updates.

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Latest Site News

1/4/2009: Happy New Year! Some 2009 dates are now posted.

2/9/2009: Vendor apps for IRF and NebFaire added.

4/11/2009: Initial Nebraska Ren Faire entertainment list added, with more to come.

4/27/2009: A listing of some of the Nebraska Renaissance Faire merchant shops has been added.

2009 Event Schedule

NEW DATE! May 2-3, 2009:
Nebraska Renaissance Faire
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion, NE

NEW DATE! Memorial Day Weekend
May 23-24-25, 2009:
Iowa Renaissance Festival
Middle Amana Park in Amana Colonies, IA

Starting Labor Day Weekend:
Des Moines Renaissance Faire
Festival Park in Des Moines, IA
(Fourth year at the new permanent "hard" site with buildings and shops, not tents.)

October 10-11, 2009:
Midlands Pirate Festival
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion, NE