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The '''Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire''' is a [[Renaissance faire]] located on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery in [[Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania]]. As of 2009, the Faire is in its 29th season. The {{convert|35|acre|m2|sing=on}} Shire hosts close to 100 permanent Tudor-style shoppes, 12 stages with over 90 shows daily, one of the largest [[joust]] arenas outside of Europe, its own [[winery]], and on site [[microbrewery]]. The Faire runs 12 weekends and Labor Day Monday from mid-August through the last weekend of October. It has 250,000 annual patrons |
The '''Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire''' is a [[Renaissance faire]] located on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery in [[Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania]]. As of 2009, the Faire is in its 29th season. The {{convert|35|acre|m2|sing=on}} Shire hosts close to 100 permanent Tudor-style shoppes, 12 stages with over 90 shows daily, one of the largest [[joust]] arenas outside of Europe, its own [[winery]], and on site [[microbrewery]]. The Faire runs 12 weekends and Labor Day Monday from mid-August through the last weekend of October. It has more than 250,000 annual patrons. |
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| ⚫ | The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is located at the Mount Hope Estate. The estate began as the summer home for four generations of the Grubb family, an early American iron master family who came to the United States from England seeking wealth. The last descendant of the Grubb family, Daisy Grubb, renovated the mansion in the Victorian style. After Daisy's death, the mansion was subdivided and passed through numerous owners until it was purchased in 1979 by Charles Romito to be made into a winery. |
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| ⚫ | After planting the vineyards and vinting wines, Romito opened the Mount Hope Estate and Winery in 1980. To promote his new business, Romito hosted several events including an art show, a blue grass concert, a fifties revival and modern jousting tournaments. The jousting tournaments were so successful that Romito held a one-day Renaissance Festival in 1981, held in the winery's parking lot.<ref name="post-gazette">{{cite news|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030809faire0809p8.asp|title=All's faire in love and jousting|last=Raffaele|first=Martha|date=2003-09-23|publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|accessdate=2009-08-04}}</ref> |
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=== History === |
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| ⚫ | Mount Hope began as the summer home for four generations of the Grubb family, an early American iron master family who came to the United States from England seeking wealth. The last descendant of the Grubb family, Daisy Grubb, renovated the mansion in the Victorian style. After Daisy's death, the mansion was subdivided and passed through numerous owners until it was purchased in 1979 by Charles Romito to be made into a winery. |
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| ⚫ | After planting the vineyards and vinting wines, Romito opened the Mount Hope Estate and Winery in 1980. To promote his new business, Romito hosted several events including an art show, a blue grass concert, a fifties revival and modern jousting tournaments. The jousting tournaments were so successful that Romito held a one-day Renaissance Festival in 1981, held in the winery's parking lot. |
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== Attractions == |
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Like many other faires, each year at the faire has a different storyline.<ref name="delco">{{cite news|url=http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2003/08/15/entertainment/10013166.txt|title=Faire is close, but centuries away|date=2003-08-15|publisher=The Delaware County Daily Times|accessdate=2009-08-04}}</ref> Additionally, each weekend has a different theme, and various activities and competitions associated with each one. For example, several weekends are themed towards pirates; others are to [[Oktoberfest]] and Scottish and Irish cultures. |
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The faire employs thirty-five full-time employees who spend five weeks each year training and learning dialogue.<ref name="post-gazette" /> |
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=== Themed Weekends === |
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Each weekend at the Faire has a different theme which involves various activities and competitions for children and adults. The themes for the 2009 season are listed below. |
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The Swashbuckler Brewing Company was founded on the grounds in 2000 by Scott Bowser. The company has a pub on the faire grounds, called the Swashbuckler Brew Pub, which serves up its own beers. The pub is also used for musical and comedy shows during the year, both during and after the faire season. |
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* The Grand Arrival—August 8-9 |
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* [[Chivalry]] & Romance—August 15-16 |
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* Pyrate Invasion—August 22-23 |
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* Worlde Carnival—August 29-30 |
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* Children's Fantasy—September 5-7 |
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* Scottish & Irish weekend—September 12-13 |
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* Heroes of the Realm—September 19-20 |
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* [[Oktoberfest]]—September 26-27 |
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* Pyrate's Return—October 3-4 |
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* Wine Harvest—October 10-11 |
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* [[Halloween]] Daze & Spooky Knights—October 17-18 & October 24-25 |
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=== Mount Hope Estate & Winery Carriage House Wine Shop === |
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In addition to hosting the faire, the grounds are used for other events as well. Several weeks before the faire opens, the site is used for the Celtic Fling and [[Highland Games]]. The Fling features traditional Celtic music, food, crafts, demonstrations and competitions. A [[feis]] is also held. The Highland Games are officially sanctioned by the Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics Association{{fact|date=August 2009}} Standard events such as [[caber toss]]ing and [[hammer throw]]ing are held.<ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/CelticFling.html</ref> |
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Originally the carriage house when Daisy Grubb lived there, the Carriage House Wine Shop sells more than 30 different types of wine. Complimentary wine tasting is offered daily. In addition to selling Renaissance Faire-themed merchandise, the Wine Shop also sells wine accessories. |
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In the fall, ''Poe Evermore'', a storytelling event based on the works of [[Edgar Allan Poe]] is held. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, ''A Dickens of a Christmas'', the telling of the story of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]'', is performed. |
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=== Green and Growing === |
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Green and Growing is a one-day field trip where students learn about the importance of being green. Students get to perform experiments and watch presentations all with an environmentally-friendly theme. Green and Growing is typically held at the end of April. <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/GreenandGrowing.html</ref> |
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=== Brewfest === |
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In 2009, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire hosted the first annual Brewfest. Brewfest, a large-scale beer tasting that includes music and food buffets, takes place in two sessions. Brewfest is typically held on one of the first Saturdays in May. <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/BrewFestatMtHope.html</ref> |
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=== Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest === |
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In 2008, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire partnered with the PA Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau to host the first annual FlavorFest. The two-day festival focuses on wine, beer, food and crafts from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. FlavorFest is typically held on Memorial Day Weekend.<ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/FlavorFest.html</ref> |
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=== Celtic Fling and Highland Games === |
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In 1998, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire hosted the first annual Celtic Fling and [[Highland Games]]. The Fling features traditional Celtic music, food, crafts, demonstrations and competitions. On the Saturday of Celtic Fling the Faire hosts a [[Feis]] in which hundreds of dancers participate. |
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The Faire also hosts The Celtic Fling’s Highland Games, officially sanctioned by the Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics Association. Pre-registered participants – both men and women – compete in judged events including the [[Scottish hammer throw | Scottish Hammer]], the [[Sheaf Toss]], the Clachneart and the [[Caber Toss]]. The athlete with the best overall combined performance earns the title “Athlete of the Day” and an automatic berth in the East Coast Championships. |
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The Celtic Fling and Highland Games is typically held the last weekend in June. <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/CelticFling.html</ref> |
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== Theater In The Mansion == |
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=== Mount Hope Mystery Dinner Theatre === |
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The Mystery Dinner Theatre features a four course meal and dinner theatre. The theatre involves some sort of mystery the audience must help solve. <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/MurderMystery.html</ref> |
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=== Friday Knights at the Improv === |
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The professional cast of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire rotate in as the cast of Friday Knights at the Improv. Held inside Mount Hope Mansion, the two-act show is much like the television show "[[Whose Line Is It Anyway?]]" Friday Knights at the Improv typically runs Fridays in August and September. <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/</ref> |
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=== Poe Evermore === |
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Poe Evermore features actors telling stories based on the works of [[Edgar Allan Poe]]. Poe Evermore is typically held from Halloween through the first two weeks of November. <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/</ref> |
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=== A Dickens of a Christmas === |
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A Dickens of a Christmas features actors telling the story of "[[A Christmas Carol]]," caroling and other Christmas-themed activities. A Dickens of a Christmas typically runs from Thanksgiving to Christmas. <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/</ref> |
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== Swashbuckler Brew Pub == |
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===About the Swashbuckler=== |
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In 2000, Scott Bowser founded the Swashbuckler Brewing Company, the first brewery ever on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Scott started the brewery on a small 3 bbl system, creating hand-crafted ales and lagers. In one season demand rose to the point that the small brewery was insufficient, so Scott expanded to a much larger 12 bbl system. The Swashbuckler Brewing Company is now in its 8th year of production. <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/</ref> |
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===Events at the Swashbuckler=== |
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==== Comedy at the Pub ==== |
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Similar to Friday Knights at the Improv, Comedy at the Pub features Renaissance Faire actors performing improvisation comedy much like in the show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" <ref>http://www.parenfaire.com/ComedyAtThePub.html</ref> |
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==== A Swashbuckler Pyrate Feaste ==== |
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Pyrate Feaste features a four-course meal in the Swashbuckler Pub and pirate-themed dinner theatre. Most Pyrate Feates are just for adults, but the Pub also hosts a few Pyrate Feastes for children. <ref> http://www.parenfaire.com/PyrateFeaste.html </ref> |
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== See also == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.parenfaire.com Official website] |
* [http://www.parenfaire.com Official website] |
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* [http://www.parenfaire.com/presspalace.html Press Releases from the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire] |
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== References == |
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The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is a Renaissance faire located on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. As of 2009, the Faire is in its 29th season. The 35-acre (140,000 m2) Shire hosts close to 100 permanent Tudor-style shoppes, 12 stages with over 90 shows daily, one of the largest joust arenas outside of Europe, its own winery, and on site microbrewery. The Faire runs 12 weekends and Labor Day Monday from mid-August through the last weekend of October. It has more than 250,000 annual patrons.
History
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is located at the Mount Hope Estate. The estate began as the summer home for four generations of the Grubb family, an early American iron master family who came to the United States from England seeking wealth. The last descendant of the Grubb family, Daisy Grubb, renovated the mansion in the Victorian style. After Daisy's death, the mansion was subdivided and passed through numerous owners until it was purchased in 1979 by Charles Romito to be made into a winery.
After planting the vineyards and vinting wines, Romito opened the Mount Hope Estate and Winery in 1980. To promote his new business, Romito hosted several events including an art show, a blue grass concert, a fifties revival and modern jousting tournaments. The jousting tournaments were so successful that Romito held a one-day Renaissance Festival in 1981, held in the winery's parking lot.[1]
In June of 2005, Romito sold the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire to Scott and Heather Bowser.[citation needed]
Attractions
Like many other faires, each year at the faire has a different storyline.[2] Additionally, each weekend has a different theme, and various activities and competitions associated with each one. For example, several weekends are themed towards pirates; others are to Oktoberfest and Scottish and Irish cultures.
The faire employs thirty-five full-time employees who spend five weeks each year training and learning dialogue.[1]
The Swashbuckler Brewing Company was founded on the grounds in 2000 by Scott Bowser. The company has a pub on the faire grounds, called the Swashbuckler Brew Pub, which serves up its own beers. The pub is also used for musical and comedy shows during the year, both during and after the faire season.
Events
In addition to hosting the faire, the grounds are used for other events as well. Several weeks before the faire opens, the site is used for the Celtic Fling and Highland Games. The Fling features traditional Celtic music, food, crafts, demonstrations and competitions. A feis is also held. The Highland Games are officially sanctioned by the Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics Association[citation needed] Standard events such as caber tossing and hammer throwing are held.[3]
In the fall, Poe Evermore, a storytelling event based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe is held. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, A Dickens of a Christmas, the telling of the story of A Christmas Carol, is performed.
See also
External links
References
- ^ a b Raffaele, Martha (2003-09-23). "All's faire in love and jousting". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
- ^ "Faire is close, but centuries away". The Delaware County Daily Times. 2003-08-15. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
- ^ http://www.parenfaire.com/CelticFling.html