Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot
The year is 1604 and rumors abound about growing plots that threaten the King. Shaken and looking for a distraction the King and his Court have decided to make their way to the country.
Traveling with the King are his Royal Court, Foreign Ambassadors seeking Royal Matches and talks of Treaties, and the King’s cousin, Lady Arabella Stuart. Considered the rightful successor to the throne by some, her designs are set on securing royal permission to marry her lover William Seymour, Duke of Somerset.
Greeting his Majesty along the way are numerous people of Shrewsbury. Unbeknown to the King, the gunpoweder plot conspirators lead by Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes, Anne Vaux , and Martha Wright have gathered at the town among the people of Shrewsbury along the route of the Kings progress looking to recruit you to their cause!
Growing concerned that his sport will be ruined by court business, or worse, an Assassination Plot, his Majesty is determined to enjoy the festival leaving the royal Guards, led by Captain Malcolm Wolfe to ensure the safety of his person, and all of his guests. It is race to route out the conspirators before they succeed in their disastrous plans!
Choose Your Adventure
Everyday is an adventure at festival! What side will you choose? With two full weekends, why not try both and see how your plans faire?
Save the King
Help Captain Wolfe by participating in the King's Crusade Interactive Game, asking members of our cast for clues to solve the intrigue! Ask for more information at the House of the Three Sisters, located next to the O’Malley Stage. The sisters will explain the King's Crusade Interactive Game and Award Prizes to those who participate, when your Crusade is completed.
Join the Plot
Help Catesby, Faux, Vaux and Wright in their plans by attending their Secret Conspiracy Meeting. Will you side with those that engage in conspiracy and plot putting yourself at risk to the King’s justice? Attend the meeting of the gunpowder conspirators and see if you are worthty join their cause!
Eat, Drink, Discover...
More than 50 Artisans fill our Shire working in many different mediums. Come and walk amidst them practicing their talents and crafts in sculptures, swords, candle making, jewelry, pottery, leather work, and garb such as corsets, head covers, and kilts just to name a few!
Tickets
Grab your tickets and embark on the journey! We cannot wait to see all our friends this season!
Entertainment
From musical anecdotes to side splitting comedy to sword-crossed conquests - every seat is the best seat in the house!
Special Events
Weddings, birthday parties, bachelor parties, pub crawls and more! Make your event an adventure to be remembered!
Feasts
Captivate your taste-buds with culinary creations and a host of faire favorites as you feast like King James himself!
Shop
With merchants selling unique wears that you'll find no place else, you can take the fantasy home with you!
Faire Map
Plot your course to find your world of renaissance revelry at the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire!
Education Foundation
Our fun and fantasy in the forest serves a purpose every year. Every dollar raised from this event goes to the teachers and students in Lake County Public Schools. The event is an important part of our community and has over a 4 million dollar economic impact on our county. It is this event that creates futures for many less fortunate.
We kindly ask that you consider a donation to the Education Foundation of Lake County so that we can continue to provide the level of support for our community’s students and teachers that foster success in and out of the classroom.
