Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot
The year is 1606 and marks the first anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot during which Robert Catesby and Guy Fawkes came very close to succeeding in their plans to blow up the King and every member of Parliament! Shaken and looking for a distraction the King and his Court have decided to make their way to the country, along with the royal Guards, led by Captain Malcolm Wolfe. Greeting his Majesty are foreign Ambassadors with talks of Treaties and rumors of another Assassination Plot.
Most unexpected and terrifying, is the arrival of the King’s cousin, Lady Arabella Stuart. Lady Arabella, considered the rightful successor to the throne by some, has made her own progress with designs on marriage to William Seymour, Duke of Somerset. Growing concerned that the marriage proposal is a prelude in an attempt to seize the Crown, the King will challenged to stop the dangerous match before it puts his reign in jeopardy.
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.
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.
