The name John Knox commands a certain level of respect and fear in the village of Dunrose. A passionate and uncompromising figure, Knox is a Protestant reformer who is unafraid to speak his mind and challenge the established order. His fiery sermons and unyielding convictions have earned him both admirers and enemies, and his presence in the village always draws a crowd. Everyone is anxious to see how he responds to the arrival of their beloved Queen Mary, because John Knox is vehemently opposed to her Majesty’s Catholic faith and sees it as a threat to his Protestant beliefs.

The lovely Princess Cecelia and her court have traveled from afar to visit Durose, bringing her most favored pets for your enjoyment. Come and meet her unicorns, rabbits, and goats, and have your Flemish painting done and feed the animals treats. Enjoy your own treat by joining the Princess at 1pm (both Saturdays & Sundays) to attend her tea party and decorate your own crown. Only 12 guests per day, so be sure to RSVP at the Swedish Court to save your seat!

There’s a new group of mercenaries in town, eager to entertain guests and take on odd jobs – as long as the price is right! This is the Landsknechts’ first year in Dunrose, so come by the encampment to see some daring sword fights, hear tales of adventure from faraway lands, and be sent on an adventure of your own!

Troubadours, actors, poets, and bards. Troupe Seven Stars are creators, virtuosos and vagabonds; making their way across the lands to spread their passion for their craft during an era when the ideals of learning, art, and beauty have become paramount once more. With no food left to fill their bellies or supplies to keep the carts on the move, this raggle-taggle band of folk artists and street performers has set up camp in town until their welcome has been worn out or they have scrounged up the means to move along. Catch them performing music, dancing, Commedia dell’Arte, and more in the streets

From the magical realms of the Wyldewood, the Faerie Queen Tanaquil Glorianna has heard that the Queen of Scots, Mary Stewart is to be honored with a summer faire at the Vale of Dunrose. Intrigued to see a mortal queen, she has gathered her court of Fae to come and partake of the festivities.

Come meet the Faerie Queen, Princess Aurelia, their faeries, elves, goblins, satyrs, pixies, brownies and more! The Queen likes her entertainment, and so there will be songs, dancing, and crafting, all aimed at enchanting your wee ones!