New Entertainment To See and Hear At King Richard's Faire in 2024

New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is getting ready to kick off it's 43rd season with plenty of new performers for guests to enjoy.

Once again, 80-acres of beautiful woodland off Rt. 58 in Carver, Massachusetts will transform into a magical village ruled by King Richard XI, Queen Anne III, and their royal court.

Your fall weekends through October 20th can be filled with immersive Renaissance fun as you enjoy the food, rides, shopping and of course performances.

Each season aerialists, puppeteers, fire-eaters, jugglers, acrobats and more entertain the masses enjoying their time at King Richard's Faire. This season a handful of new acts will also be on the grounds.

For the new season starting on Saturday August 31st, nine new acts will be part of the festivities with their music, comedy and jaw-dropping stunts.

These Are The New Performers at King Richard's Faire For 2024

1. The Rogue Piper

From the front gate to the Tournament Field, Aaron Lindo of Warwick, RI will be providing traditional bagpipe music across the festival

2. Bards of Gungywamp

Music lovers will also enjoy this boisterous group led by Jeff Butler of New London, CT. Using violin, guitars, banjo, percussion and recorder/flutes, this group will put a Celtic spin on everything from sea shanties to punk rock.

3. Thunder's POWER Show

If you're looking for witty banter and suspenseful stunts, this act from Etienne McGinley featuring flame throwing, battle axes, balance and bravery is one you don't want to miss.

4. Cirque Us

The wonder of the circus is taking center stage this season with a modern take on classic stunts. Charles Keidel, Brandon Beall, Clara Duffy from the Boston area will be flying high in the canopy of the trees around the faire grounds.

5. Leaping Leopard

Slack ropes will never seem the same after watching this high energy performer from Canton. Brian Koenig will only be there opening weekend of the faire this season.

6. Hey Nunnie Nunnie!

For the first five weekends this season, guests can enjoy the musical stylings and side splitting comedy of this "sister" act. Dana McCain & Shannon O’Brien of New York are Sister Philomenia Claire and Mother Redempta, nuns full of nonsense that will have the crowd laughing out loud.

7. Loud Mime

For the last three weeks this season, crowds will hear Will Flederman breaking free of his 'box' all across the fairgrounds.

There will also be an all-new Broadway Style Musical Comedy show featuring the main cast of King Richard’s Faire’s characters along with fan favorites like the Washing Well Wenches, the Mud Show, Unicycling Unicorn and more.

All the fun of King Richard's Faire's 43rd season starts Saturday August 31 and runs every weekend through October 20, including Monday holidays September 2 and October 14.

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