Whiplash O'Reilly	New this year!  An Irish Comedy Show! Enjoy the antics and be amazed by the knife throwing comedy of Whiplash O'Reilly.
The Once & Future Quip Improv Comedy Show	Members of the Court and the Village match wits in a comedy show inspired by audience suggestions that are sure to make them think on their feet! Games of quick wits and quicker hilarity ensure that no two shows are ever the same!
Joffrey	Behold giant Joffrey as he plays twisted tunes upon instruments strange. Don't let his song of boogers get stuck in thy head! Jeff has performed many venues on stilts, ranging from the floor of the NY stock exchange to a "Dutch" theme park in Japan. He has performed at renaissance festivals around the country for over 15 years. Joffrey will be in the lanes to amuse and delight you with his songs and humorous wit. Note: Appearing the first four weekends (July 6th - 28th), only
Jamison the Juggler	A strong mixture of dangerous juggling and incredible dexterity. This comedy show has audience participation and is appropriate for all ages. Note: Appearing the third and fourth weekends (July 20th - 28th), only
Isaac Fawlkes	My name is Isaac Fawlkes and I'm here to "magish" for you. Aren't you glad I'm not a Wizard? Note: Appearing the first four weekends (July 6th - 28th), only
Thom Bedlam	Bursting with tomfoolery, it's a wild array of magical mayhem, and the sharing of vastly inaccurate knowledge and gregarious (if ineffective) lessons on being a pirate. It's the most fun you'll have this side of Tortuga! Yo Ho! Not so much memorable as it is hilariously traumatizing. Note: Appearing the last two weekends (Aug. 3rd - 11th), only
The Whipsknecht	Come see Ritz Kracker, master of the whip, as he harnesses the awesome power of the Sonic Boom. With his high energy interactive whip show. Ritz will crack and cut his way into your heart. 1 man, 34 whips, and endless possibilities! Note: Appearing the last two weekends (Aug. 3rd - 11th), only
The Dueling Fools	Rocco and George are the Dueling Fools, a comedy sword-fighting show. Two men who make Richard III look like a Dick. Two men not afraid to say the name of...the Scottish Play! Two men that made Shakespeare have a loss for words. Two men born to be two men. Note: Appearing the fifth weekend (Aug. 3rd - 4th), only
Hypnotist Rick Stratton	See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. See the Hypnosis show. Note: Appearing the last weekend (Aug. 10th - 11th), only
Zoltan the Adequate	Brilliant? Amazing? No, just adequate! Come see feats of bizarre geek magic and stunts of sheer stupidity! Watch and cringe as Zoltan plays with fire, swallows a four-foot balloon, and more. Surely, a curiosity to be reckoned with. Note: Appearing the last weekend (Aug. 10th - 11th), only

Musical offerings:

Axel the Sot	Heard on DOCTOR DEMENTO! ALL HANDS ON DECK! for your favorite Drunken Sailor AXEL THE SOT! He's just come ashore from sailing the seven seas and he's brought back a BOATLOAD of COMEDY to share. Climb aboard 4 times daily for his NAUGHTY, NAUGHTY PUB SHOW at the GLMF ADULT AREA!! Get "Ship-Faced" with Axel as he brings you Outrageous Songs, Inappropriate Jokes, and Embarrassing Limericks. This Seasoned & Salty Sailor's Off-Brand Humor will make you BLUSH (all four cheeks)! First 2 Shows Rated PG-13+; Last 2 Shows Rated R
Silent Lion	Intense instrumentals and lyrics of a Medieval mysticism reveal Silent Lion to be genuinely enchanted. Spirited and romantic or passionate and brooding, Silent Lion will bring you into their own magical world.
Rio Blue	See his antics as he provides percussive accompaniment at the Chess Match and at other village events throughout the day.
Michael Manderen	Be swept away by the melodious tunes of our Medieval Minstrel, played on lute and viola da gamba as he meanders through our magical lanes.
The Plunder Doggs	Join this crew of scallywags as they perform sea shanties, pirate songs, and traditional Irish and sailing songs; combined with comedy and story-telling.
Captain John Stout	With one foot on land and one on sea, this Ancient Bard for a Modern Age is ready to get your blood pounding, your foot tapping, your heart singing, and your imagination wandering with song and story! Come and take a trip across time and space with this minstrel of the mythical and mundane, as he weaves music both invigorating and soothing and all the while captivating with his ever-growing collection of Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, American, and Australian Folk Music as well as his Sea Shanties to awaiting audiences!

Lady Ophelia More's Dance Show	Lady Ophelia invites you to "Flirt the Old Fashioned Way," by dancing the dances of Merry Ole England and beyond! Watch, Dance, Frolic, and Flirt as you are entwined in the History, the Joy, and the Traditions of the dance. Two audience participation dances daily.
Terry Griffith, the Irish Troubadour	Terry is able to make an audience laugh with songs of Irish humor and then weep with ballads that touch the soul. His guitar melds with his voice to create one instrument that stirs the imagination and captures the heart.
Barrett Taylor	Through the lanes of the shire this wandering piper roams, and the melodies of the Highlands will be heard by all.
Up from the Ashes	A choir of Avaloch's finest singers enchant with traditional ballads and rollicking reels!
Lady Judy Plester, the Village Fiddler	Nimble fingers and a dazzling array of melodies graciously come from Lady Judy and her violin. Sure to enchant and mesmerize one and all throughout the shire. Come and listen wherever you find her playing either alone, or with others, and you surely will not be disappointed.
Eternity Irish Step Dancing	North Canton's own A Time to Dance studio brings their talents to the Great Lakes Medieval Faire. Delight as these performers step into your hearts and bring you the luck of the Irish. Note: Appearing the fifth weekend (Aug. 3rd - 4th), only
Geauga Highlanders Pipes and Drums Band	Enjoy the sounds of Pipes and drums as we are honored to have The Geauga Highlanders return to the Faire once again! "Our purpose is to preserve and promote an interest in Gaelic heritage, culture, and music. To educate and advance band members in the Gaelic music theory and skills required for highland bagpiping and highland drumming." Note: Appearing one day only: Sunday, August 4th
Barby Holder	Barby Holder will entrance you with ballads presented in her stirring voice and unique guitar arrangements. Original songs and old tunes will keep you smiling and singing along! Her hammered dulcimer arrangements are amazing to the eye and delightful to the ear. Note: Appearing the first four weekends (July 6th - 28th), only

For the Wee Ones:

Knighting Ceremony	Bring the Kids! In the ceremony, King Arthur will dub Knights of the Realm and Queen Guinevere will pronounce new Princesses of the Land. Truly, a memory to be cherished.
Butterflies & Faeries	Join a real pixie on an enchanting frolic with butterflies and magic!
Sword in the Stone Kids' Show	Come follow along with the boy Arthur as he discovers his destiny to become a legendary King, with magic and interactive adventures!
Faerie Games and Crafts	Perfect for kids of all ages! Come join the faeries in Arcadia, our Faerie Forest, and create magical paper masks, wands and more.
Storytelling Tree	Description coming soon
Haunted Pirate Ship	Enter at your own risk...

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