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Do you believe in magic? (in a young girl’s heaaart)<\/em> Because it exists at the Bristol Renaissance Faire.<\/p>\n

Even if it\u2019s a hard no, you can\u2019t deny there\u2019s at least a little something fantastical about the Bristol Renaissance Faire. From the extensive hours put in to cultivate such an elaborate event to the various costumes and personas that bring the Faire to life, there\u2019s simply nothing quite like this annual Wisconsin festival. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Bristol Renaissance Faire Hours & Location<\/h3>\n

On every Saturday and Sunday (plus Labor Day) from July 6\u2014September 2, the <\/span>Bristol Renaissance Faire<\/span><\/a> will be in full swing for anyone who wants to travel back in time to the stinky, penniless, drunken glory days of the 16th century. (I’m really hyping this up, aren’t I?) The Bristol Renaissance Faire hours will be from 10 am \u2013 7 pm, meaning you have more than enough time to swig that third pint of ale before the sun sets. This festival is l<\/span>ocated off of I-94 at the Illinois and Wisconsin Border.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re more into watching the jousting tournament, laughing at the court jester, gushing over Queen Elizabeth\u2019s special appearance, or purchasing a custom-made map, there\u2019s something for everyone at the Bristol Renaissance Festival in Wisconsin.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Entertainment<\/span><\/a> abounds in every corner of the festival, from brave fire-breathers and exotic belly dancers to nimble acrobats and sword-bearing knights. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Bristol Renaissance Festival Role-Playing Activities & Marketplace<\/h3>\n

Some of the newer events<\/a> at the Bristol Renaissance Faire will include the<\/span>\u00a0RenQuest<\/span>\u2122<\/span><\/i>, which leads you and your fellow adventurers on a live-action fantasy, role-playing escapade. This year, over 200 artisans and vendors are selling their creations at Marketplace, a brand-new concept of shops spaced throughout the venue with unique and personalized goods you can\u2019t find anywhere else in the world. And over 16 new entertainment acts\u2014a comedic sword fight, a fire whip artist, and so much more\u2014will grace the stages of the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Wisconsin.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are also plenty of scheduled events happening every weekend, from the Pub Crawl to the Kids Quest, that all will feel welcome and included at this eccentric festival. All participants at the Bristol Renaissance Faire are <\/span>encouraged to participate in the specified theme every weekend, but it\u2019s never a requirement. Each weekend brings something extra interesting to the table, so we\u2019ve gone ahead and listed out the <\/span>schedule<\/a>\u00a0to help you find the theme that fits your style best<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Bristol Renaissance Festival Schedule<\/h3>\n

July 6 – 7 – <\/b>Opening Weekend<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

July 13 – 14 – <\/b>Swashbuckler Weekend<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

July 20 – 21 – <\/b>Marketplace Weekend<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

July 27 – 28 – <\/b>RennCon\u2122<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

August 3 -4 – <\/b>Monsters & Magic<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

August 10 – 11 – <\/b>Steampunk Invasion<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

August 17 – 18 – <\/b>Heroes & Villains<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

August 24 – 25 – <\/b>Salute to Military & Scouts <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

August 31 – September 2 – <\/b>Closing Labor Day Weekend<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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If you’re looking for Bristol Renaissance Faire ticket information, you can find it here<\/a>. In the meantime, check out this promo video from last year and get ready to eat, drink, and be merry at the Faire!<\/p>\n

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