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As renaissance fairs become big business, can they retain their counterculture roots?

As renaissance fairs become big business, can they retain their counterculture roots?

Within moments of entering the Newport Renaissance Faire, you are ushered to a group of fairies. They pass you a scroll and say, “You must seek out the Bone Man for the first hurdle in your quest.” As you navigate the fair, you find many men dressed in bones, both
Katrina Stack, University of Tennessee, Reagan Yessler, Pellissippi State Community College 14 Jun 2026

Montana Renaissance Festival returns to Billings, is taking over MetraPark fairgrounds

After four successful years in Red Lodge, the Montana Renaissance Festival is returning to Billings for its biggest season yet. The 2026 Montana Renaissance Festival will take place June 6-7 at the MetraPark fairgrounds, bringing together knights, pirates, musicians, artisans, performers and thousands of guests from across the region
MSU Exponent Contributor 19 May 2026
Upcoming Magpie Renaissance Faire supports veterans and local artisans

Upcoming Magpie Renaissance Faire supports veterans and local artisans

Hear ye, hear ye! The Magpie Renaissance Faire is returning to the Gallatin Valley for its third year. From Sept. 13 to 14, Rivers Hollow — a patch of land off Frontage Road between Belgrade and Manhattan — will be transformed into an immersive world of fantasy and history with live performances,
Sofia Beers 11 Sep 2025

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