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At Faery Fest there will be music and theatre all day long each day! From opening gate until we bid you goodbye with a song, prepare to be charmed by all manner of sight and sound. There will be many fabulous fun and free activities for the kids.
- Giant Tissue Flower Making Workshop
- Mushroom Bowling
- Giant Checkers
- Pin the Horn on a Unicorn
- Bubble Station
- Live Goat Visits
You can also watch as the Queens and Kings of Faery land and their crazy courts quibble and giggle and create havok for the two days of Faery Fest. Enjoy local entertainers as they perform on stage and out on the green for YOU, our honoured guests! Here are some of the acts that are lined up for this year's Fest:
The Dragon Horse Joust
We are pleased and excited to present the City of Guelph's first Jousting show, as performed by trained riders and horses! Knights on horse back prance, lance and parry as they vie for the audience's favour.
Gustav the Queen’s Bard
Gustav continues the tradition of opening Faery Fest with the first stage act following the opening of the Gates to Faery Land! Accompanying himself on an eclectic variety of instruments, Gustav’s voice travels across the fields of enchanment to your ears cradling you in its magic.
Magic by Gil
From a full scale stage show with masterful illusions, to astounding walk-around street magic, Gil is a wizard wherever he goes.
Watching him perform, is seeing magic for the first time! That's because, despite his knowledge and mystical power, Gil is still the wide-eyed boy intrigued with mysteries at every turn. He loves magic so much, he wants to share the feeling of "wonderment" with you.
WhirlyGig
Passionate about traditional music, WhirlyGig is a dance band from the Guelph/Kitchener area that plays music for ceilis, weddings and folk festivals. With Robin Aggus (borderpipes; Scottish smallpipes; highland pipes; whistle), Eva McCauley (fiddle; concertina: mandolin), Irene Shelton (keyboard), Jakob McCauley (bodhran), and Kari Kokko (caller), WhirlyGig will entertain you with blasts of jigs, reels and hornpipes from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Galicia, as well as haunting airs and songs.
Relative Harmony: Crystal Ball Masquerade Party
http://www.relativeharmony.com
With Judy as caller, Relative Harmony has been playing for Contra, Square and English Country dances since the turn of the millennium. Their style is influenced by the playing of many of the current New England dance bands, and is sure to keep you on your toes with a strong, steady back-beat and energetic fiddling. They have performed all over Ontario, including Ottawa, Owen Sound, Toronto and Hamilton; in the U.S.; and at a plethora of school, community, camp and wedding dances.
Crye and Cudgel
"Crye & Cudgel, The most unprofessional professional thieves to have ever graced this land! What sort of mayhem can these two get themselves into...and back out of? Come see Cudgels balancing act, and juggling, Crye's contact juggling. Is there anything these two wont try?
Knockgrafton Productions
Jennifer White and Robert McMaster are a magical addition to any entertainment program. Jennifer works out of a long-standing bardic tradition of harping and storytelling, taking listeners on musical journeys into the magical worlds of Celtic myth and legend. She has taken a unique approach to the craft by enriching the storytelling experience with original and evocative musical settings she has composed for Celtic Harp. Robert McMaster is an eclectic percussionist. What, you may ask, is an “eclectic” percussionist? Well, to quote Robert, he’ll “hit anything that won’t hit back,” when searching for that perfect tone. You’ll find Robert behind the rhythm of each song and story he and his partner Jennifer weave magically on stage.
SCIrish Mob
(formerly Crimson Celts)
The ScIrish Mob is an exciting blend of Classical training and Festival experience. From Leslie Dawn Knowles who is a first violinist with the TSO, to Shari McGuirl, whose musical training with Fiddle, Whistles, Mandolin and Bodhran was primarily in Belfast. Then add Sarah and Drew Elmer, who were brought up on Celtic and Bluegrass music here in Ontario, and finally Mike McLay – well, the less said about him the better.
ScIrish have a unique sound, with vocals from all the members, and an easy going, humorous delivery to their sets. Strong, foot stomping, sing-along pub/drinking music, haunting ballads, touching love songs and a special set for children of ages who love to sing and dance, all bracketed by Mike’s off the wall banter.
Birds of Prey Show
As presented by the expert animal handlers of Peregrine International, visitors will be introduced *up close* to a number of birds of prey including the falcon and the owl. Watch as the feathered athletes perform tricks and feats for their favourite treats, swoops mere feet above the audience!
Peregrine International are dedicated to the preservation, conservation and protection of falconry, birds of prey and the environment in which the art is practiced, including the quarry species. It is their aim through education to inspire conscientious, capable and informed environmental custodians who will have a lifelong passion for the environment. This will lead to a lifelong commitment to improving the environment.
AND MANY MORE!
