The members of The Harvest Home Revelers guild thoroughly research medieval and Renaissance observances of ancient agrarian cycles of harvest and planting, then invest a great deal of energy and fun in re-enacting the “revels”, honoring life, death and re-birth in the year of a farming community.
The entire troupe parades daily through the Celtic Village singing and playing instruments, stopping to engage the audience in dramatic re-enactment and ribaldry.
Look for a warm welcome at the guild’s “Golden Queen Inn.” where our own “Mistress of the Jig & Reels”, Eileen, will be inviting guests to join her in a step or two accompanied by the Inn’s own band. You might join in the singing of a rowdy ballad with the locals in the great room or catch the Inn’s beautifully garbed, “Garland Dancers”, weaving the intricate shapes of the Morris Dance Tradition.
Schedule
12:15pm – 1pm
At the Le Théâtre des Heureux et des Joli. Fair Rosa, a tale of magic and true love, AND…the unrepentant and ambitious marionette production of Twelfth Night in Twelve Minutes.
2pm – 2:45pm
Events throughout the day:
- Traditional Morris Long Sword Dance
- The Dancer and the Troll Doll vs Doll…It’s a jig off!
- Music: Harvest “Homies” & Early music vocal group Rossignol
- The elegant and beautiful, Garland Dance to celebrate the
- “Sweets of May.” and, of course, Ye Olde Game of Goose…
- Lady Luck is waiting to shine her face in your general direction
