Coffee Talk with King Francois I

Episode 21 - Yet More Festivals, Festivals, Festivals

Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode twenty-one, Yet More Festivals, Festivals, Festivals. I am your host, Theodore Jander. In this episode, I am highlighting yet more Renaissance Festivals here in the US, a few in Canada, and even a couple in England with their names and upcoming July, August, and September dates.
But before we do that, you will hear the short-chat segment I had with a fellow performer and friend, Ann Hier Brown, where she shares her coffee preferences and a favorite Ren Faire experience story. So, grab a cup of your favorite java, sit back, and enjoy this episode of Coffee Talk with King Francois I.
Where to find more about the festivals highlighted in this episode:
Reviewed Festivals
Robin Hood's Faire - May 20 - July 2, 2023 - Harwinton, Connecticut
~https://www.robinhoodsfaire.com/
Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival - June 10 - July 2, 2023 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
~https://www.newbournevillage.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/groups/678640773159878
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire - June 24 - July 9, 2023 - Ansonia, Connecticut
~https://mfrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/MFRenFaire
Thornshire Renaissance Faire - June 30 - July 22, 2023 - Rigby, Idaho
~https://www.idahorenaissancefaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/idahorenaissancefaire/
Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival - June 3 - July 23, 2023 - Eminence, Kentucky
~https://www.kyrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kentucky-Renaissance-Fair/248606697019
Colorado Renaissance Festival - June 17 - August 6, 2023 - Larkspur, Colorado
~https://coloradorenaissance.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoRenaissanceFestival
 
July 2023
Sterling Renaissance Festival - July 1 - August 13, 2023 - Sterling, New York
~https://www.sterlingfestival.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/SterlingRenaissanceFestival/
Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Faire - July 7 - 9, 2023 - Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
~https://www.azmayhem.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/MedievalMayhemAz/
The Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace - July 8 - August 13, 2023 - Rock Creek, Ohio
~https://www.medievalfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Great-Lakes-Medieval-Faire/100066600770655/
Bristol Renaissance Faire - July 8 - September 4, 2023 - Kenosha, Wisconsin
~https://renfair.com/bristol/
~https://www.facebook.com/bristol.faire
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire - July 12 - 15, 2023 - Cedar City, Utah
~https://umrf.net/~https://www.facebook.com/umrf21
The Master's Faire - July 15, 2023 - Juneau, Alaska
~http://www.mastersfaire.com/
Central Coast Renaissance Festival - July 15 - 16, 2023 - San Luis Obispo, California
~https://ccrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/CentralCoastRenaissanceFestival
Medieval Faire & Artisan Market - July 15 - 16, 2023 - Bashaw, Alberta, Canada and August 18-20, 2023 in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
~https://calgarymedievalfaire.com/
Mid-Michigan Enchanted Forest - July 15 - 30, 2023 - Vassar, Michigan
~https://midmichiganrenfest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/renfestmidmichigan/
Edson Renaissance Faire - July 21 - 23, 2023 - Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada
~https://www.edson.ca/residents/community-development/renaissance-faire
Fergus Medieval Faire - July 22, 2023 - Fergus, Ontario, Canada
~https://fergusmedievalfaire.ca/
~https://www.facebook.com/fergusmedievalfaire/
Camlann Saint James Faire - July 22 - 23, 2023 - Carnation, Washington
~https://camlann.org/St%20James_faire.htm
Canterbury Renaissance Faire - July 22 - 30, 2023 - Silverton, Oregon
~https://canterburyfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/CanterburyRenfaire/
The Maine Renaissance Faire - July 22 - 30, 2023 - Acton, Maine
~https://themainerenfaire.com
~https://www.facebook.com/theMaineRenFaire
Montana Renaissance Faire - July 22 - 30, 2023 - Kalispell, Montana
~https://montanarenaissancefaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/MontanaFaire
Ren in the Glen - July 29 - 30, 2023 - Downing, Wisconsin
~https://www.renintheglen.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/renintheglen/
 
August 2023
Loxwood Joust Medieval Festival - August 5 - 13, 2023 - Billingshurst, England
~https://loxwoodjoust.co.uk/
~https://www.facebook.com/LoxwoodJoust
Massachusetts Renaissance Faire - August 5 - 13, 2023 - Cummington, Massachusetts 
~https://massrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/MassRenFaire/
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire - August 5 - 20, 2023 - Snohomish, Washington
~https://washingtonfaire.com
~https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonFaire/
North Dakota Renaissance Faire - August 12 - 27, 2023 - West Fargo, North Dakota
~https://ndrenaissancefaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/NDRenFaire
Midlands Renaissance Revel (Summer) - August 19 - 20, 2023 - Council Bluffs, Iowa
~https://www.midlandsrenrevel.com/
Windfall Dutch Barn Medieval Faire - August 19 - 20, 2023 - Cherry Valley, New York
~http://www.windfalldutchbarn.com/renaissance-fair.html
Michigan Renaissance Festival - August 19 - October 1, 2023 - Holly, Michigan
~https://www.michrenfest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/michrenfest
Minnesota Renaissance Festival - August 19 - October 1, 2023 - Shakopee, Minnesota
~https://renaissancefest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/minnesotarenaissancefestival
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - August 19 - October 29, 2023 - Manheim, Pennsylvania
~http://www.parenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/PARENFAIRE/
Maryland Mini Renaissance Faire - August 20, 2023 - Sykesville, Maryland
~https://www.facebook.com/events/3503410329979299
Eastern Kentucky Renaissance Faire - August 24 - 27, 2023 - Flatwoods, Kentucky
~https://www.facebook.com/EKRenaissanceFair/
Utah Renaissance Faire - August 25 - 26, 2023 - South Jordan, Utah near Salt Lake City
~https://utahrenfaire.org/
~https://www.facebook.com/UtahRenaissanceFaire
Mountain Warrior Renaissance Faire - August 26, 2023 - Lansing, North Carolina
~https://mountainwarriorrenaissance.com
~https://www.facebook.com/groups/907603073251839/
Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire - August 26, 2023 - Hillsboro, Oregon
~https://www.celticfantasyfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/celtifcfairepdx/
Camlann Harvest Festival - August 26 - 27, 2023 - Carnation, Washington
~https://camlann.org/harvest%20festival.htm
Michiana Renaissance Festival - August 26 - 27, 2023 - South Bend, Indiana
~https://www.michianarenfest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/MichianaRenFest
Nebraska Renaissance Faire and Midlands Pirate Festival - August 26 - 27, 2023 - Elkhorn, Nebraska
~https://nebfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/nebfaire
England's Medieval Festival - August 26 - 28, 2023 - at the historic landmark The King’s Grove, Pippingford, East Sussex, England
~http://www.englandsmedievalfestival.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/EnglandsMedievalFestival
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival - August 26 - October 1, 2023 - West Newton, Pennsylvania
~https://www.pittsburghrenfest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/PittsburghRenaissanceFestival
New York Renaissance Faire - August 26 - October 8, 2023 - Tuxedo Park, New York
~https://renfair.com/ny/
~https://www.facebook.com/nyrenfair
Maryland Renaissance Festival - August 26 - October 22, 2023 - Annapolis, Maryland
~https://rennfest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/mdrenfest
 
September 2023
Southern Idaho Renaissance Faire - September 1 - 2, 2023 - Oakley, Idaho
~https://southernidahorenaissance.square.site/
~https://www.facebook.com/SIRenaissanceFaire
Upstate Renaissance Faire (New York) - September 2 - 3, 2023 - Norwich, New York
~https://www.facebook.com/UpstateRenFest
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow - September 2 - 17, 2023 - Des Moines, Iowa
~https://www.sleepyhollowrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/sleepyhollowrenfaire/
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire - September 2 - October 15, 2023 - Lebanon, Connecticut
~https://www.ctfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/ctfaire
Kansas City Renaissance Festival - September 2 - October 15, 2023 - Bonner Springs, Kansas
~https://www.kcrenfest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityRenFest
King Richard's Faire, 2023 -  September 2 - October 22, 2023 - Carver, Massachusetts
~https://www.kingrichardsfaire.net/
~https://www.facebook.com/TheKingRichardsFaire
Ohio Renaissance Festival - September 2 - October 29, 2023 - Waynesville, Ohio
~https://renfestival.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/OhioRenFest
Central Idaho Renaissance Fair - September 8 - 9, 2023 - Carey, Idaho
~https://centralidahorenais.wixsite.com/website
~https://www.facebook.com/CentralIdahoRenaissanceFair
Upstate Renaissance Faire - September 8 - 9, 2023 - Greer, South Carolina
~https://www.upstaterenaissancefaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/UpstateRenaissanceFaire
Marseilles Renaissance Faire - September 9, 2023 - Marseilles, Illinois
~https://www.facebook.com/people/Marseilles-Renaissance-Faire-Marseilles-IL/100064420943242/
Franklin Renaissance Faire - September 9 - 10, 2023 - Franklin, New Hampshire
~https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklin-Renaissance-Faire/100041306901965/
Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire - September 9 - 10, 2023 - Monmouth, Oregon
~https://www.shrewfaire.org/
~https://www.facebook.com/Shrewfaire
Sparta, New Jersey Renaissance Festival - September 9 - 24, 2023 - Sparta, New Jersey
~https://www.spartanjrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/spartanjrenfaire
Canterbury Renaissance Festival of North East Texas - September 9 - October 1, 2023 - Mount Pleasant, Texas
~https://canterburytx.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/CanterburyRenaissanceFestivalNETexas
Maddock Rural Renaissance Festival - September 14 - 17, 2023 - Maddock, North Dakota
~https://www.maddocknd.com/maddock-rural-renaissance-festival.html
~https://www.facebook.com/MaddockRRFestival
Royal Medieval Faire - September 16, 2023 - Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
~https://www.royalmedievalfaire.org/
~https://www.facebook.com/groups/2437590882/
Lakewood Renaissance Faire - September 16 - 17, 2023 - Lakewood Township, New Jersey
~https://www.lakewoodrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/RenaissanceFaire2021/
Olde Dominion Fantasy & Medieval Faire - September 16 - 17, 2023 - Goode, Virginia
~https://odfmf.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/OldeDominionFaire/
Robin Hood Renaissance Faire - September 16 - 17, 2023 - Spring Creek, Nevada
~https://nvrenfaire.com/
Santa Fe Renaissance Fair - September 16 - 17, 2023 - Santa Fe, New Mexico
~https://golondrinas.org/events/santa-fe-renaissance-fair/
Northern California Renaissance Faire - September 16 - October 22, 2023 - Hollister, California
~https://norcalrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/norcalrenfaire
St. Louis Renaissance Festival - September 16 - October 22, 2023 - Wentzville, Missouri
~https://www.stlrenfest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/STLRenFest/
Idyllwild Renaissance Faire - September 22 - 24, 2023 - Idyllwild, California
~https://www.facebook.com/IdyRenFaire/
Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire - September 23 - 24, 2023 - Bowling Green, Indiana
~https://www.clayshirecastle.com/medieval-faire.html
~https://www.facebook.com/ClayshireCastleMedievalFaire
Folsom Renaissance Faire - September 23 - 24, 2023 - Folsom, California
~https://www.folsomfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/FolsomRenFaire/
Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire - September 23 - 24, 2023 - Davenport, Iowa
~https://quadcitiesrenfaire.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/quadcitiesrenfaire
Idaho Renaissance Faire - September 23 - 24, 2023 - Garden City, Idaho
~https://idahorenfair.org/
~https://www.facebook.com/idahorenfaire/
Cavern City Renaissance Festival - September 29 - 30, 2023 - Carlsbad, New Mexico
~https://caverncityrenfest.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/CavernCityRenFest
Guild Faire - September 29 - 30, 2023 - Tooele, Utah
~https://www.facebook.com/events/721409709644100
Camlann Michelmasse Festival - September 30 - October 1, 2023 - Carnation, Washington
~https://camlann.org/michelmas%20festival.htm
Renaissance Faire at Furnace Town - September 30 - October 1, 2023 - Snow Hill, Maryland
~http://www.furnacetown.org/events/2023/9/30/furnace-town-renaissance-faire
Riverssance Festival - September 30 - October 1, 2023 - Sioux City, Iowa
~http://www.river-cade.com/riverssance/
~https://www.facebook.com/Riverssance/
Carolina Renaissance Festival - September 30 - November 19, 2023 - Huntersville, North Carolina
~https://www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/
~https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaRenaissanceFestival
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Noblemen's Hunt, composed by Theodore Jander.
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Episode 20 - Joshua Jennings of Pirates Inc.

Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode twenty. I am your host, Theodore Jander.
In this coffee talk, you will share in my conversation with Joshua Jennings, aka Captain Beerly Stumbles of Pirates Inc., a Renaissance Festival Performance group dedicated to bringing you the best of Nautical mayhem, humor, and musical comedy. They have been heralded as having great shows and are always entertaining. The groups current members include:
Ken - Reverend Caine
Ian - Cutty Toff
Pierce - Paddy McWhatshisname
Alex - Double Barrel Dave
J - Otto De'Way
Josh - Captain Beerly Stumbles
It was a joy chatting with Josh and learning more about him and Pirates Inc. So, grab a cup of your favorite java, sit back, and enjoy this episode of Coffee Talk with King Francois I.
Josh's favorite Renaissance word:
Feck - means use
Where to find out more about the Pirates Inc.:
https://www.facebook.com/WeArePiratesInc
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Drunken Sailor, arranged by Theodore Jander.
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Episode 19 - James Withrow

Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode nineteen. I am your host, Theodore Jander.
In this coffee talk, you will share in my conversation with James Withrow, who is a relative newcomer to the Renaissance Festival world, but is someone who has a tremendous love of stories and who introduces us to the Irish Penny Brigade. It was an enlightening and enjoyable conversation. So, grab a cup of your favorite brew, sit back, and enjoy this episode of Coffee Talk with King Francois I.
Where to find out more about the Irish Penny Brigade:
~https://www.facebook.com/groups/IrishPennyBrigade/
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Dance of the Mill, composed by Theodore Jander.
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Episode 18 - Something to Help You Sleep 2.0

Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode eighteen. I am your host, Theodore Jander.
As was done in episode thirteen, Something to Help You Sleep 1.0, I am again bringing to all Ren Faire performers, merchants, staff, and patrons a little help for going-to-sleep. If going to sleep is a piece of cake for you, I also hope this episode will at least bring a bit of peace and calm to your day. For your listening pleasure, I will be narrating two short stories. First will be, “How Robin Hood Came to Be an Outlaw” from The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle. And second, I will read “The Winter's Tale” from Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit, which is a collection containing adaptations of several Shakespeare plays. 
But before we do that, you will hear the response I received from a friend and fellow performer, Rebecca, where she shares her coffee preferences and a favorite Ren Faire experience story. I thank Rebecca for taking the time to answer these few questions.
Now lay your head down or sit back and relax.Quiet your mind to dream of Renaissance knicknacks.Become burden free by releasing your worries,As you drift off to sleep with some Renaissance stories.
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Dance of the Mill, composed by Theodore Jander.
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Episode 17 - Samantha and Taylor Crites

Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode seventeen. I am your host, Theodore Jander.
In this coffee talk, you will share in my conversation with Samantha and Taylor Crites, who are both part of the recently formed, Locks and Ladies. It was a real treat learning about their introduction into the Ren Faire world, reminiscing about their first year on cast for the St. Louis Renaissance Festival, hearing their outlook for continued Ren Faire performing, and more. So, grab a cup of your favorite brew, sit back, and enjoy this episode of Coffee Talk with King Francois I.
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Dance of the Mill, composed by Theodore Jander.
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Episode 16 - Maria Romine of Swords and Roses

Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode sixteen. I am your host, Theodore Jander.
In this installment, you will share in my conversation with Maria Romine from Swords and Roses, described as a family friendly, audience interactive, action adventure experience. Audiences rave, “This was a superb show and as one of the parents said ‘a real treasure.’” “I was so pleased with the amount of historical information that was intermingled with all the fun!” “Wonderful presentation! Great mix of entertainment and educational information!”
Needless to day, it was a delight finding out more about Swords and Roses and Maria’s performing and Ren Faire journey. So, grab a cup of your favorite java, sit back, and enjoy this episode of Coffee Talk with King Francois I.
Where to find out more about Swords and Roses:
https://www.swordsandroses.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SwordsAndRoses/
https://twitter.com/swords_androses
https://www.instagram.com/swordsandroses2000/
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Dance of the Mill, composed by Theodore Jander.
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Episode 15 - More Festivals, Festivals, Festivals

Episode 15:
Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode 15, More Festivals, Festivals, Festivals. In this episode, I will be highlighting more Renaissance Festivals here in the US with their names and upcoming April, May, and June dates.
Before we do that, you will hear the response I received from a fellow performer and friend, Brent Jones, where he shares his coffee preferences and a favorite Ren Faire experience story or two. So, grab a cup of your favorite java, sit back, and enjoy this episode of Coffee Talk with King Francois I.
Where to find more about the festivals highlighted in this episode:
Sherwood Forest Faire - March 4 - April 23, 2023 - McDade, Texas
https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sherwoodforestfaire
Avalon Faire - April 1 - 30, 2023 - Kilgore, Texas
https://www.avalonfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AvalonFaire
Renaissance Pleasure Faire - April 8 - May 21, 2023 - Irwindale, California
http://www.renfair.com/socal/
https://www.facebook.com/socal.ren.faire
Scarborough Renaissance Festival - April 8 - May 29, 2023 - Waxahachie, Texas
http://www.srfestival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SRFestival
Georgia Renaissance Festival - April 15 - June 4, 2023 - Fairburn, Georgia
https://www.garenfest.com/
http://www.facebook.com/garenfest
Fairfield Renaissance Faire - April 15 - 16, 2023 - Fairfield, Iowa
https://www.fairfieldrenfaire.com/
Southampton Renaissance Faire - April 15 - 16, 2023 - Courtland, Virginia
http://www.southamptonrenfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SouthamptonRenFaire
Eastern NC Renaissance Faire - April 22 - 23, 2023 - Kinston, North Carolina
https://www.encrenfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Eastern-North-Carolina-Renaissance-Faire-103334072112041/
Idyllwild Celtic Faire - April 28 - 29, 2023 - Idyllwild, California
https://idyllwildcelticfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/idyllwildcelticfaire/
Price City Renaissance Festival - April 28 - 29, 2023 - Price, Utah
https://meganmarshall2323.wixsite.com/price-utah-renaissan
Central Missouri Renaissance Festival - April 29 - May 7, 2023 - Kingdom City, Missouri
https://www.centralmorenfest.org/
https://www.facebook.com/CentralMoRenFest
Escondido Renaissance Faire - April 29 - May 7, 2023 - Escondido, California
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/escondidorenaissancefaire
https://www.facebook.com/escondidorenaissancefaire
Medieval Day at Royal Rabbit Vineyards - April 29, 2023 - Parkton, Maryland
https://royalrabbitvineyards.com/event/royal-rabbit-vineyards-2023-medieval-celebration/
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival - April 29 - June 4, 2023 - Muskogee, Oklahoma
https://okcastle.com/renaissance/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Castle-of-Muskogee/81715693705
May 2023
Lavonia Renaissance Festival - May 6, 2023 - Lavonia, Georgia
https://www.lavoniadowntown.com/renassiance-festival
https://www.facebook.com/lavoniarenfest/
Ren Faire of Bandera County - May 6, 2023 - Pipe Creek, Texas
https://requiemranch.wixsite.com/requiems-events/ren-faire-of-bandera-county
https://www.facebook.com/RenFaireofBanderaCounty/
The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska - May 6 - 14, 2023 - Papillion, Nebraska
https://renfestnebraska.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RenFestN
Tennessee Renaissance Festival - May 6 - 29, 2023 - Arrington, Tennessee
https://www.tnrenfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tnrenfest/
Royal Stagg Renaissance Faire - May 13 - 14, 2023 - Marshall, Michigan
http://royalstagg.com/
Travellers Renaissance Village - May 13 - 14, 2023 - Greenfield, Iowa
https://www.travellersrenaissancevillage.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TravellingRenaissanceVillage
Two Rivers Medieval Faire - May 13 - 14, 2023 - Cashmere, Washington
https://www.2riversmedievalfaire.org/
https://www.facebook.com/TwoRiversMedievalFaire/
New Hampshire Renaissance Faire - May 13 - 21, 2023 - Fremont, New Hampshire
https://nhrenfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nhrenfaire/
Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire - May 13 - 21, 2023 - Charlestown, Indiana
https://www.renaissancefairindiana.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Southern-Indiana-Renaissance-Faire-101322795188067/
Virginia Renaissance Faire - May 13 - June 11, 2023 - Spotsylvania, Virginia
https://varf.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Renaissance-Faire/213104435383276
Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival - May 20 - 21, 2023 - Saint Joseph, Missouri
https://www.bluffwoodsrenfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Bluffwoodsrenfest
Janesville Renaissance Faire - May 20 - 21, 2023 - Janesville, Wisconsin
http://www.jvlrenfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JVLFaire
Mayfaire on the Green - May 20 - 21, 2023 - Holland Patent, New York
https://www.facebook.com/MayFaireontheGreen
Niles Renaissance Faire - May 20 - 21, 2023 - Niles, Michigan
https://www.nilesrenaissancefaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NilesHistoryCenter/
Robin Hood's Faire - May 20 - July 2, 2023 - Harwinton, Connecticut
https://www.robinhoodsfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ctfaire
Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire - May 27 - 28, 2023 - Anderson, California
https://shastafaire.wixsite.com/shastafaire
https://www.facebook.com/shastarenfaire/
Iowa Renaissance Festival - May 27 - June 4, 2023 - Middle Amana, Iowa
https://www.iowarenfest.com
New Jersey Renaissance Faire - May 27 - June 4, 2023 - Southhampton, New Jersey
https://www.njrenfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyRenFaire/
Koroneburg Renaissance Festival - May 27 - June 25, 2023 - Corona, California
https://renfestcorona.com/
https://www.facebook.com/koroneburg
June 2023
Fire In The Shire - June 3, 2023 - Alma, Wisconsin
https://www.explorealma.com/events/fire-in-the-shire
Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival - June 3, 2023 - Elmira, Ontario, Canada
http://www.robininthehood.com/
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Robin-in-the-Hood-Medieval-Festival/104888596255608
Montana Renaissance Festival - June 3 - 4, 2023 - Red Lodge, Montana
https://www.montanarenfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Montana-Renaissance-Festival/260111977422698
Siouxland Renaissance Festival - June 3 - 4, 2023 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
https://www.siouxlandrenfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/siouxlandrenfest/
Canterbury Village Medieval Faire - June 3 - 11, 2023 - Lake Orion, Michigan
https://www.canterburyvillagemedievalfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CanterburyVillageMedievalFaire
Three Barons Renaissance Fair - June 3 - 11, 2023 - Anchorage, Alaska
https://www.3barons.org/
Oregon Renaissance Faire - June 3 - 18, 2023 - Canby, Oregon
https://www.oregonfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Oregon-Renaissance-Faire-125192897650789
West Virginia Renaissance Festival - June 3 - 25, 2023 - Lewisburg, West Virginia
https://wvrenfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wvrenfest
Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival - June 3 - July 23, 2023 - Eminence, Kentucky
https://www.kyrenfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kentucky-Renaissance-Fair/248606697019
Colorado Medieval Festival - June 9 - 11, 2023 - Loveland, Colorado
https://www.coloradocastle.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoMedievalFestival
Black Hills Renaissance Festival - June 10 - 11, 2023 - Lead, South Dakota
https://sites.google.com/view/black-hills-renaissance-festiv/home
https://www.facebook.com/BlackHillsRenFest/
New York Capital District Renaissance Festival - June 10 - 11, 2023 - Altamont, New York
https://nycapitaldistrictrenfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-Capital-District-Renaissance-Festival/511652742284730
Sandpoint Renaissance Faire - June 10 - 11, 2023 - Sandpoint, Idaho
https://sandpointrenfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Sandpointrenfaire/
Silver Sage Renaissance Festival - June 10 - 11, 2023 - Garden City, Kansas
https://www.ssrf-village.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SilverSageRenFest
White Hart Renaissance Faire - June 10 - 11, 2023 - Hartville, Missouri
https://www.whitehartfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/whitehartfaire
Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival - June 10 - July 2, 2023 - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
https://www.newbournevillage.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/678640773159878
Colorado Renaissance Festival - June 17 - August 6, 2023 - Larkspur, Colorado
https://coloradorenaissance.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoRenaissanceFestival
Alls Faire - June 24 - 25, 2023 - Lacey, Washington
https://allsfaire.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AllsFaireEvent
Vermont Renaissance Faire - June 24 - 25, 2023 - Stowe, Vermont
https://www.vtgatherings.com/vtrennfaire.html
https://www.facebook.com/vtrennfaire
Wheaton Arts Fantasy Faire - June 24 - 25, 2023 - Millville, New Jersey
http://www.wheatonarts.org/calendar-eventon/
Ye Merrie Greenwood at Glastonbury - June 24 - 25, 2023 - Toledo, Oregon
http://yemerriegreenwoodfaire.org/
https://www.facebook.com/GlastonburyRenfaire/
Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire - June 24 - July 9, 2023 - Ansonia, Connecticut
https://mfrenfaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MFRenFaire
Thornshire Renaissance Faire - June 30 - July 22, 2023 - Rigby, Idaho
https://www.idahorenaissancefaire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/idahorenaissancefaire/
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Dance of the Mill, composed by Theodore Jander.
Would you like to receive early access every other week to each new episode as well as receive a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the production and creative process for the podcast? If so, join the wonderful community of listeners supporting the show and making new things possible through Patreon. Learn more at: https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTalkwithKingFrancois.
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Episode 14 - A Latte Coffee

Episode 14:
Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode fourteen, A Latte Coffee. As the title of this episode suggests, we are going to delve into one of the important themes of this podcast, coffee. Now, I realize that this podcast’s main focus is on the discovery of the tales, trials, and talents of Renaissance Festival performers, merchants, staff, and diehard patrons, with a smattering of helpful Ren Faire oriented installments. That said, you will recall in episode nine where I interviewed myself, me conversing with me as King Francois I, I shared that coffee is almost the lifeblood of rennies, performers, cast, and patrons. And a great many of us start our Festival days with coffee. So, it seemed to be a great pairing for a podcast. The conversations shared in the episodes essentially take place with a cup of coffee in hand, beginning with a brief chat about coffee before making our way into more Ren Faire related topics. Therefore, I thought it would be beneficial to discover a bit more about this much beloved beverage.
In these episodes where I tend to do most, if not all the talking, I am adding a new segment. It will follow the format of the included response I received from a fellow cast member and friend, Chris Siebert, where he shares his coffee preferences and a favorite Ren Faire experience story. So, grab a cup of your favorite java, sit back, and enjoy this episode of Coffee Talk with King Francois I.
UPDATE: I came across the following informative article on Twitter via Hexnub.com after I released this episode. For your reading and learning pleasure, I have included a link:This Is the Best Time to Drink Coffee, Scientists Say
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Dance of the Mill, composed by Theodore Jander.
Would you like to receive early access every other week to each new episode as well as receive a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the production and creative process for the podcast? If so, join the wonderful community of listeners supporting the show and making new things possible through Patreon. Learn more at: https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTalkwithKingFrancois.
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Episode 13 - Something to Help You Sleep

Episode 13:
Bonjour! Welcome to Coffee Talk with King Francois I, episode thirteen. As Renaissance Festivals are now in full swing each weekend, I wanted to bring to all Ren Faire performers, merchants, staff, and patrons a little help for your going-to-sleep struggles. Or, if going to sleep is a piece of cake for you, I hope this episode will at least bring a bit of calm to your day. For your listening pleasure, I will be narrating some Renaissance era poetry. The title and author will be stated first, followed by the poem. Two things before we begin our sleep or calm time. First, another little poem about coffee written just for you:
A King’s NightCap-puccino
The Ren Faire day is done.I gaze at the setting sun.My energy wanes, what shall I do?Perhaps a goblet of rich, dark brew.
I contemplate my current situation,Which java to choose for my caffeination.A latte, mocha, or a frappuccino?I know! For me, a King’s nightcap-puccino.
And second, a Renaissance-text-inspired musical selection, Lullaby. A little background on this piece. For one of my first compositions while working on my master’s, I was tasked with setting a lullaby-type text for voice and accompanying instrument. The reason for a lullaby was due to the fact that my daughter had been born a few months prior. Thus began a search for a poem about sleep or going to sleep. The words that caught my heart were penned by Thomas Dekker who lived from around 1572-1632. What emerged was a delightful lullaby. And like much music of the Renaissance, this piece, written for soprano and harp, displays some wonderful word painting. Lullaby was premiered at my Graduate Composition Recital at Webster University in April of 2005, and performed by soprano, Sarah Dimmitt and harpist, Elizabeth Gerberding LeBlanc. 
Now lay your head down or sit back and relax.Quiet your mind to dream of Renaissance knicknacks.Let go of your worries, becoming burden free, As you drift off to sleep with some calming poetry.
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Dance of the Mill and Lullaby, composed by Theodore Jander.
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Episode 12 - What’s Next?

Episode 12:
Bonjour! So, life has been interesting as of late. Hence the delay in releasing the next episode, which is and is not this one. Allow me to explain. Yes, this is episode twelve, but not the original one I had planned. That installment will be number thirteen, which is slated to be released on Friday, March 10. And because of the happenings of life, I will be releasing episodes every other week.
That said, I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know what to expect in the upcoming episodes for this podcast. Enjoy this installment of Coffee Talk with King Francois I.
If you are a performer, merchant, staff, or diehard patron in or of the Renaissance Festival world and would like to be featured on Coffee Talk with King Francois I, reach out to me by way of clicking on the following link: https://www.theodorejander.com/coffeetalkpodcast.
Podcast music, Dance of the Mill, composed by Theodore Jander.
Would you like to receive early access every other week to each new episode as well as receive a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the production and creative process for the podcast? If so, join the wonderful community of listeners supporting the show and making new things possible through Patreon. Learn more at: https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTalkwithKingFrancois.
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