New MySpace Page

We know you're there, and now so are we! (again) head on over to our new myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/kyhighlandrenfaire drop us a line and keep that friends list growing!

2008 Trick or Treat Night

For those of you who could not make the Trick or treat night, what a night you missed. We had over 1800 people that donated over 1400 cans of food. With live music and  a great Haunted forest (presented by the Henry County senior class) it was a night to remember. Several merchants and groups had booths set up with lots of candy and treats for kids of all ages. We at the Highland Renaissance Festival would like to say THANK YOU to all who gave there time to make this a great event!!!!!!!!!!!

We would like to say Congratulations to Travis Fessler of the Pickled Brothers for his apperance on the Tonigh Show with Jay Leno.  Travis has been performing at our show since the opening of our gates in 2006.  Way to go Travis!

You can click on the link below to watch Travis on the Tonight Show.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/video/episodes/?

Dropkick Murphy Tickets

Just announced; We will be giving 3 pairs of Dropkick Murphy tickets away just before the bonfire on Saturday Nov. 1st. You must be present to win.

2008 Entertainment Schedule

Celtic Fest 08' Dates!

To all those who just can't wait for more of Celtic Fest we have our 08' dates! the weekend of September 27th & 28th! Future info on this years entertainers and vendors can be found on our Celtic Fest Site

The Highland Renaissance Faire, in conjunction with the Knight's of CuChullain, is hosting a benefit day on Saturday July 12th for Blessings In A Backpack.

This program provides three meals per day over every weekend during the schoolyear for a selected number of Eminence Elementary School children who participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. These children otherwise might only get one or two full meals at home, leaving them hungry and impacting their educational attainment. Our goal is to help them expand the program to 125 children. More information can be found here: www.weekendfoodforkids.org

Barely Balanced joins for June!

Fun on stilts comes to Ky Faire! look for them each weekend in June!

www.barelybalanced.com/

BEST NEW RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL OF 2006

We would like to announce that the HIGHLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL has been voted the best new festival of 2006. This poll and voting was done throught the Renaissance Festival Podcast. We would like to thank all of you who voted and helped our first year to be an award winning one. Also, Troupe Melak dance troupe placed third and Brothers in Arms and the Pickled Brothers placed fifth. Congratulations to all and again,THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS FOR A GREAT SEASON

Well, The 2007 season has come to an end. For those of you that worked so hard to make this a season of new hights THANK YOU. For those of you that came to the faire for the first time, we all hope you had a great time and we hope to see you next year. For those of you that returned for our second season, thanks for your support. We made a lot of new friends this year, had some great times and the 2008 season will be bigger and better. So from everyone involved, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

For the 2007 Season, The Highland Renaissance Festival will have a new ticket vendor; Click-n-Print. Follow the link to purchase tickets.

Video Interviews from the 07' Season

CHECK US OUT ON DERBY CITY TV

Be sure to visit the exciting pictures and video of the 4th weekend of this season at www.derbycity.tv or you can check it out on u-tube

Attention Vendors!

Just a reminder that your vendor pack must sent in by Jan 31st! If you wish to be a part of the 08' season don't forget to send them in asap!

MARCH 8 CAST CALL AND MEETING CANCLED

DUE TO THE WEATHER THE CAST CALL AND MEETING ARE CANCELED. WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR RESCHEDULING

Albannach has just been finalized for 2 weekends this year!  They will be here June 13^th & 14^th and June 20^th & 21^st.  For those of you who saw them last year, you know it’s a show not to miss

Albannach is not just another Scottish "Pipes & Drums" band; indeed we bring a new and exciting form of music to you to help celebrate our unique heritage. A champion piper, an extremely talented lead drummer, bass drummers and bodhran musicians bring you a brand new approach to percussion and Celtic music, with a mix of haunting vocals. Albannach's music is power, passion and a primal sound unlike any other you've experienced before and we promise to leave you begging for more.

learn more about Albannach @ www.albannachmusic.com

 

Also Curretly on tour with Albannach and joining us for the weekend is famos author David Ross!

David is a writer and historian who has specialised in the great Scottish hero Sir William Wallace. Although Wallace and the Wallace Society take up a great deal of David's time, he still manages to write about Scotland and her historical past with a poignancy and touch of humour.

Visit David Ross homepage for bio books and tour schedule!

The 2009 Kentucky Celtic Fest will be held on September 26 and 27.  This year will feature the Mickey Finn's and Cloighaen.  For more information please visit www.kycelticfest.com

The Central Kentucky Highland Games will be held on October 10 & 11.  The games will feature piping, drumming, athletics, vendors and musical guest "Mothergrove" For more information visit www.Kyhighlandgames.com 

 On Friday October 30th we will be hosting the fourth annual Haunted Halloween at the Highland Renaissance Faire. This annual event is a co sponsored event between the city of Eminence and the Renaissance Faire. There will be free snacks and drinks provided by sponsors throughout the city and various local businesses will be on hand to pass out candy for the trick or treaters. The forest will be haunted by the Eminence High School and as last year should be very scary. The times for this event will be from 6 till 8 p.m. and admission will be a can of food for the local food bank



On Saturday October 31st we will be holding our first Costume Ball. Doors will open at 7p.m. for this evening and live music will be provided by, Don’t Pass Go who will be playing all your top 40 and classic rock favorites from 8 until 11p.m. Snacks will be provided. Hot hors d’oeuvre and a cash bar will be available. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. Tickets for this event may be purchased in advance for $10 by calling 859-846-4530

NEW ADVERTISING ADDITION FOR 2010

For the 2010 season we have added Insight cable as one of our major advertising entities. In doing so we will be able to reach hundreds of thousands of families in their own living rooms. From the week of May 15th thru the faire run we will run over 2000 commercials. These commercials will air in the Louisville and southern Indiana area, the Lexington and central Kentucky area, and in the northern Kentucky area. The logo’s you see are just some of the great channels we will appear on. We are committed to making this the very best entertainment venue and are very excited about our first venture into this type of market. Watch the website and be one of the first to see our 2010 commercial.