Gather one and all for the 10th season of the Brevard Renaissance Fair in Melbourne, Florida.

A full cast of colorful characters fills the lands with music, dancing, and more. With over 100 stage shows daily, varieties of foods and treats, and numerous artisan merchants with handcrafted wares, the Brevard Renaissance Fair invites guests to immerse themselves in a unique experience of History and Fantasy!

2025 Weekend Themes

Fantasy Weekend

January 18, 19, & 20 (MLK Day), 2025

Dress to impress for Fantasy Weekend, where the only limit is your imagination. Join our “Cosplay Contest” to show off your hard work, or just have fun heckling Stormtroopers from a distance, secure in the knowledge that they will not be able to hit you. Strap on whatever weirdness you have in your closet, and don’t forget to set your phasers to “fun”!

Viking Weekend

January 25 & 26, 2025

Bring honor to your ancestors this weekend with a horn full of mead and an axe in your hand. Join us for the Beard Contest and enjoy the spectacle of mounted archery from the shield maidens of Equestrian Chaos.

Pirate Weekend

February 1 & 2, 2025

Ahoy me mateys, we be needin’ all hands on deck as we set sail for adventure! Would-be sea dogs are challenged by the Prince to bandy about their saltiest language in our “Talk Like A Pirate Contest”. We’ll also be judgin’ the finer points of how a lass fills in her corset at our “Bustier Contest.” Yarr!

Celtic Weekend

February 8 & 9, 2025

Fire up the pipes and tune the fiddle, for this weekend belongs to the Celts. Let Cu Dubh and The Jackdaws take you on a musical journey of rebellion and reminiscence, drink a pint or two, and perhaps show off your knees and well turned calves at our “Bonnie Knees Kilt Contest”.

Beerfest Weekend

February 15 & 16, 2025

Celebrate our grand finale with Beerfest Weekend! Savor local brews, indulge in craft beer tasting with Rover’s Way, and join in our beer chugging contest. Cheers to a great booze-up!

Carnivale Weekend

February 22 & 23, 2025

Step into a world of vibrant colors, lively music, and joyous celebration at the Brevard Renaissance Festival’s Carnivale Weekend! Don your most colorful attire and come celebrate with us at the Brevard Renaissance Festival – where history and festivity come alive!

2025 Entertainment Lineup

The Bawdy Boys

Absolutely catchy and unbearably filthy, the music of The Bawdy Boys will grab you and not let go. They have dedicated their craft to reproduce the kind of music you’d enjoy whilst being shanked in a salty sailors bar off the coast of Lake Michigan, and are proud to bring it to the Brevard Renaissance Fair.

Appearing Weekends 3 & 4

Cirqa Brava

Cirqa Brava’s high-flying acrobats mesmerize & delight with their one-of-a-kind aerial & circus spectacle! Blending razor-sharp comedy with breathtaking beauty, these ladies’ antics will turn your world upside down, inside out, and leave you tangled in laughter!

Appearing Weekend 1

Cirque du Sewer

You may recognize the trained rats, cats, and acro-human of Cirque du Sewer from their national and international tv appearances, including a standing ovation and multiple rounds on America's Got Talent. But watching them live at a renaissance faire is even more thrilling because we can't edit out when cats are jerks! Melissa combines her skills with the talents of her rescue animals, creating complicated obstacle courses for the rats, dancing with cats, and balancing upside down on a half-inch slack rope.

Appearing Weekend 1

Father Son and Friends

Father Son and Friends is a family band consisting of Joey (Father), Shawn (Son), and a host of friends that have traveled the globe sharing their brand of Celtic/Americana folk music for 30 years. Having played the Mumford and Sons "Gentleman of the Road" tour, received an Irish Music Awards Nomination for "Top Traditional Group in a Pub, Festival, Concert" and wrapped up a tour of Scotland in 2022 - Father Son and Friends are excited to kick off their 30th anniversary with a debut at the Brevard Renaissance Fair!

Appearing Weekend 1

Harrmony Crewe

Join Harrmony Crewe for Shanties and Shenanigans! From simple sing-alongs to rich harmonies and silly spectacle, these melodious marauders make mellifluous mayhem that is sure to set toes tapping, hands clapping, and leave you singing as you swab the deck or sail into the sunset. Keep a sharp eye, too, for their Ratstacle course that might also appear throughout the day for young (and young at heart) pirates. Can you navigate the obstacles without dropping your wee ratty or contracting the plague?

Appearing Weekend 3

Madrigal Mayhem

Hark! Are those angel voices ringing through the shire? (and what on Earth language is that anyway?) Madrigal Mayhem will delight you with their Medieval and Renaissance songs and dances.

Appearing Weekends 1, 2, 4, 5, & 6

Wenches A'Wailing

Prepare thy ears for the ribald harmonies of Wenches A’Wailing! These three daring damsels are here to serenade you with bawdy ballads, cheeky shanties, and tales of questionable virtue. With sharp wit and sharper tongues, they’ll have you laughing, gasping, and maybe even singing along. Leave the little ones behind—this is not your grandmother’s madrigal choir! Join the wenches for a raucous good time that’s equal parts melody and mischief.

Appearing Weekends 5 & 6

Wheel of Death

Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other with Ichabod Wainright's Wheel of Death! Featuring the country's only wooden wheel of death, Ichabod will amaze you as he skips rope and juggles flaming axes. Get ready for a heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat show that's guaranteed to leave you breathless.

Appearing Weekends 1, 2, 3, & 4

Saturday Knights

After the gates close, we are excited to host 6 amazing special events, one each Saturday night. And, best of all, the events are now included with your fair admission. The Saturday Knight events will begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

January 18th: Time Traveler’s Ball

When the Brevard Renaissance Fair gates close, the real timey-wimey fun begins! Join us for the Time Traveler’s Ball – an epic after-hours party with a dazzling light show, music, and dancing.

Dress to impress and strut your stuff in our costume contests (prizes await!). Indulge in specialty themed cocktails, exclusive fantasy snacks, and join in the games.

Oh, and for the littlest adventurers? There’s a bounce house to keep them entertained!

Don’t miss the party where past, present, and future collide. Let’s make some history (or rewrite it)

January 25th: House of Hamill

House of Hamill owes its existence – almost entirely – to a series of cancelled flights.

Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City.

Rose’s band Burning Bridget Cleary was scheduled to perform, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. Desperate to salvage the showcase, Rose approached Brian, who she knew fronted Canadian celtic rock band Enter the Haggis. She thrust a guitar into Brian’s hands, pulled him onstage, and the two just clicked.

Four years and hundreds of shows later, the duo was booked to play a closing slot at a Colorado festival, so they hired a bass player and drummer to fill out their sound. By the oddest of coincidences, their hired bandmates’ flights were canceled the day of the show. A frantic Facebook post introduced Brian and Rose to local musician Caroline Browning, who joined them on bass for the weekend. Once again, the chemistry was undeniable, and House of Hamill became a trio.

February 1st: Socks in The Frying Pan

Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning trio from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland—the mecca of Irish traditional music—was formed in 2014. Forged together by a fire of pure joy and passion for their art, the band comprises Aodan Coyne on guitar and lead vocals, Shane Hayes on accordion, and younger brother Fiachra Hayes on fiddle.

Their ‘Socks Sound’ combines virtuosic musicianship with a burning passion for the music and tradition, pitch-perfect harmonies, and a big splash of quick wit and banter. Their electrifying performances and on-stage charm have established them as the kingpins on the Irish Traditional Music scene today.

They have toured extensively, capturing hearts in 46 US states, dozens of countries, and every continent, showcasing at renowned festivals such as the Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas, Electric Picnic in Ireland, Tønder Festival in Denmark, and the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Festival.

To date, Socks in the Frying Pan have released three studio albums, each adding to their list of accolades including ‘Best New Band‘, ‘Best Live Band‘, ‘Album of the Year‘, and ‘Best Live Performance of the Year‘. Their latest release, Raw & Ríl, recorded live at Glór Theatre, was immediately awarded ‘Best Live Album‘.

February 8th: Screaming Orphans

Screaming Orphans are a chart-topping all-sister Celtic folk and pop band from Donegal.They are known worldwide for their award-winning sound combining original pop songs with a unique take on traditional Irish music. From an early age, the Diver sisters entertained international audiences around Ireland accompanying their mother, legendary ce?ili? singer Kathleen Fitzgerald.

The band has always defied being pigeonholed, having masterfully developed their own unique fusion of folk and pop. The sisters’ trademark spine-tingling four-part harmony and mastery of their instruments combined with their highly energized performances take audiences of all ages on an exhilarating and emotional musical journey.

Screaming Orphans’ pitch perfect harmonies have led them to many collaborations on recordings and stage with artists such as Sine?ad O’Connor, Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell, Baaba Maal, and Afro Celt Sound System. The band continues to tour and play extensively across America, Canada and Europe.

As of this year, the band has released 16 albums, encompassing both original pop and folk/Irish music, as well as one Christmas album. Their albums Taproom, Life in a Carnival, Sunshine and Moss, and Paper Daisies have topped Billboard, iTunes and World Music charts.

February 15th: Seven Nations

Equally at home in front of 40,000 cheering fans at an international festival, with the widely recognized, Grammy award winning, symphony orchestras, or with 300 fans in a small Midwest club, SEVEN NATIONS has created a truly hybrid sound and transient live show. 

The depth and complexity of SEVEN NATIONS’ music is astounding, each listen reveals a deeper layer of intricacy that has been embraced by an ever growing audience. 

“We are lucky,” says McLeod, lead singer/songwriter and founding member of the band, “because we come from two unique cultures. We love American pop and rock and roll, but we also love our Celtic roots. We want to touch everybody with our music,” he continues, “and so far, we have been very, very fortunate.”

February 22nd: Cassie and Maggie

Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie have been lighting up the world with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary Celtic instrumentals and vocals. Appearing on stages across North America, the UK, and Europe the sisters have enchanted audiences far and wide with lively fiddle, piano and guitar arrangements, stunning sibling vocal harmonies in both English and Gaelic, all complemented by their intricate and percussive stepdancing style. 

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Date: Jan: 18-20 (MLK Day), 25-26; Feb: 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Location: Castle Park

3190 New York Ave, Melbourne, FL 32934

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