NEBRASKA RENAISSANCE FAIRE - 2010 Press Release
NEBRASKA RENAISSANCE FAIRE
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"Nebraska to Celebrate Its Renaissance"
The 8th annual "NEBRASKA RENAISSANCE FAIRE & Medieval Pageant" will return to the region's newest theme park setting on May 1st & 2nd, as the first big outdoor festival of Spring.
The expanding Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch (in Papillion) will again host one of the most unique events in the state. The site is being continually enhanced with new structures and fun features that will serve for multiple weekend events.
Some of the many designs put in place for this large festival are the near full-scale pirate ship (crashed on a sandy beach), a large faery realm treehouse, a Peter Pan Neverland stage, the Green Gables Stables (for the jousting horses), a jousting arena, a feasting pavilion, a rock hound shop, a performance amphitheater, a Beer Garden patio, and the elaborate mystery cave. A variety of quaint merchant shops are also being remodeled for the beginning of a growing Medieval town.
The hi-light of the event will be the nationally touring performers, stage shows and comic village characters who will enliven the five stages and living history realms. As much as a third of the headliner acts will be different, this year.
Producer Gregory Schmidt states, "we will be showcasing some of the best acts from the other big Renaissance festivals in the Midwest. Once people find our website, they realize just how big the Nebraska faire is becoming and what variety we offer for all interests."
Another attraction that the festival brags is the array of artisan merchants who travel from all over the U.S. to offer their goods for sale. This year the custom jewelry merchants will be demonstrating their highly specialized skills.
Named 'Nebraska's Best Family Fest' the NEBRASKA RENAISSANCE FAIRE is specifically designed to appeal to the interests of all age groups. This aspect of the 'family fun' theme includes about a dozen hands-on activities and inter-active exhibits.
The Regional Renaissance Reporter calls the growing Renaissance faire at the Bellevue Ranch "the next up-and-coming history celebration event to take its place alongside the big ones such as in Kansas City and Des Moines...."
Gate times for the season's first big outdoor festival are 11am to 6pm.
Admission is $11 for adults, $6 for kids with tots free. Group rates are available and parking is free.
Location and directions information are available at www.bellevueberryfarm.com.
Event information is found at www.nebfaire.com. To contact the producer-director e-mail greg@festint.com or call tel. #641-357-5177.
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CONTACT: Greg Schmidt
641-357-5177
greg at festint.com
