BE IMMERSED IN 16TH CENTURY EUROPE…..

The Two Rivers Renaissance Faire invites all public, private, and homeschool educators and students to join us for our new annual School Day! This opportunity is Friday, February, 2nd, 2024. Students step back in time as they enter the sights and sounds of New Market Village, and take in the exciting sights and sounds of the 16th century. Students will interact with costumed characters representing the courts, culture, art, science, and literature of the Renaissance Period. Jousting knights, musicians, jesters and magicians perform on stages and arenas throughout the village. Students will have the opportunity to join a quest with our interactive fair map stops, take in shows, and explore!

Artisans in period dress illustrate the technological advances of the Renaissance age through live demonstrations in pottery, leather tooling, blacksmithing, armor making, and other arts and trades of this amazing period. Visit with Elizabeth I and have a chance to be knighted by her Majesty, interact with pirates from Clan Darksail who will introduce you to the history of gunpowder, and set off a cannon or two. You may even challenge your fellow classmates or your teacher to a round of archery.

SCHOOL DAY DETAILS

Thank you for expressing interest in “School Day.” at the Two Rivers Renaissance Faire. Our event is open to students k-12 and chaperones. Admission is $2 per student/chaperone. You MUST attend the fair on Friday, February 2nd between the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM in order to receive the school discount. School day pricing will not be valid after 2 PM. 

There is no presale you will purchase your tickets at the window with the “School Day” sign. There is no need to sign up prior to the event. You may keep your wristband all weekend and return to the event. 

Within our “Faire Guide” magazine that you will receive upon entry you will find our Quest for Knowledge. This is the best way to learn about the renaissance era at our event and it also works as a self-guided tour. On the link above are the questions in advance so you can familiarize your students with the information. At the end of the quest, students will explain their newfound knowledge to Queen Elizabeth I and receive a token. The prize for the school day quest is not the general prize in the guide. 

Must see things on Friday after completing your quest:

Joust- Friday at 2 PM in the arena

Queen’s Knighting 3 PM in the Royal Court

Clan Darksail history of Gunpowder show at 3:30 PM at the front entrance 

Throughout the day:

Blacksmiths

Archery range (additional cost)

Hands on History with Amy Farrell (near the food court)

Gramercy and we look forward to having you at the fair!