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IMPERIAL KNIGHTS

Posted on 4/11/23

Show Times are:
Friday 12:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 & 4:00PM
Saturday afternoon there will be a full contact tournament.
Keep track of your knight’s score
Sunday 3:00PM

Imperial Knights
Tournament of Champions

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Thier jousts are FULL CONTACT! They do not use break-away lances or fake hits like many other companies. Each pass is real and so is the danger! Thier Knights compete nationally and hold many titles and a 2006 Team Championship. When you see them in action you are witnessing a timeless tradition recreated to perfection!
The 40th anniversary of the Calaveras Celtic Faire welcomes back the Imperial Knights Tournament of Champions!
The Imperial Knights' pride themselves on thier large scale tournaments and hand to hand combat performances. Thier experts have knowledge and experience unmatched by any other jousting company. Thier knights have performed for clients in a huge variety of locations and conditions. No matter what the location is like they can create a battle that will delight your audience! From sword fights to a full joust, they provide every combination of knightly skills for the event!

Come and see the beautiful rescue horses and take pictures with your knights!
See more on their website www.imperialknightslive.com

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Link to PRINTABLE SCORE CARD
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Live Combat

Posted on 12/17/26

SCA combatants wear real armor and use swords and spears made of rattan wrapped with duct tape. Similar to bamboo, but with a solid core, rattan is springy enough to absorb some of the force of the blow without snapping, and light enough to approximate the weight of a steel sword. Building armor is more complex – a complete suit has many parts, which can be made from hammered steel, rivets, leather, padded fabric, even rigid plastic (if well-disguised). Some pieces of armor can take many, many hours to construct.

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Novice fighters are trained by the more experienced fighters. They are taught how to use their weapons, how to defend themselves, and how to judge blows received in combat. Every fighter on the field is on their honor to accept a blow they judge sufficient to “wound” or “kill”. At the end of training, if the marshals (our safety officers) decide that the fighter is safe – not necessarily good, but unlikely to hurt themselves or an opponent – then they are authorized to fight. The process of becoming authorized can take from a few weeks to several months.

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KEVIN AXTELL 

Posted on 3/17/21

More than an expert juggler. Kevin is known worldwide as a dynamic entertainer. With his sharp juggling knives, and sharper wit, he blends comedy, juggling, circus, magic, fire (when appropriate), and stunts with upbeat energy and a positve message. 

Kevin axtell 

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The result is unique, inspiring, and memorable. Winner of several international juggling awards and medals. Kevin has a long list of performance credits spanning 25 years.

As director of The Firewalking Center he is an accomplished motivational speaker and firewalking instructor. In 2011 he became a partner in the Flow Arts Institute, the nations leading Flow Arts festival producers. They have now grown to 7 annual events all over the country every year.

Kevin was recently promoted to General Manager of the countries longest running fire and Flow Arts festival FireDrums XIV.

FRIDAY- Kevin will be doing "Learn to Juggle" shows. Come Learn about juggling with your class or family.

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White Rose Forge

Posted on 3/17/21

SATURDAY
11:00 Iron and fire
1:00 Hammer Time
3:00 Shaping up

SUNDAY
11:00 Smashing Steel
1:00 Red Hot
3:00 let the sparks fly

White Rose Forge

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White Rose Forge, Shrewed and Knavishe are renowned for its innovative and immersive theater experiences, proudly announces a series of unique Shakespearean performances at California's Renaissance Faires. Blending entertainment with a historical ambiance, the company is set to bring William Shakespeare's timeless tales to life in a format that's both accessible and captivating. 

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Terpsichore's Hafla

Posted on 1/17/25

Terpsichore's Hafla is a collective of musicians and dancers who represent the nomads that traveled the ancient Silk Road. While crossing the continents, they absorbed the traditions, music, and dance from the multiple cultures they encountered.

Terpsichore's Hafla

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The first groups of these travelers migrated into Great Britain by the end of the 15th century. They were initially welcomed by the local gentry and royalty to camp on the outskirts of towns or just outside city walls, and were often paid for playing music or telling fortunes.

Hearts of Khyber derives its name from the Khyber Pass, an integral, yet often treacherous, part of the ancient Silk Road. Having a heart of Khyber means you have the strength and fortitude to be the hardiest of travelers!

Come and visit the Hearts of Khyber encampment and watch these mysterious travelers perform live, historical music and dance!"

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The Celtic Caterer

Posted on 12/17/23

The Celtic Caterer with Chef Eric W. McBride is a unique Catering and Culinary Educational site, dedicated to the epicurean delights of the 8 Celtic Nations, (Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Manx, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia & Asturia).

SATURDAY
11:00 Baked Potato with Wild Mushroom Rusala
1:00 Cream Saffron & Garlic Soup
2:45 Ultimate Irish Stew
4:30 Apple Oatmeal Crumble Pie

SUNDAY
11:00 Wild Mushroom Bacon Balls
1:00 Irish Root Soup
3:00 Irish Shortbread Pie

The Celtic Caterer

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Chef McBride has created a fusion between many favorite traditional Celtic delights with that of 21st Century American cooking techniques and ingredients.

He and his award winning recipes have been featured at numerous Celtic Festivals from Estes Park CO, to Daytona Beach FL, Long Beach CA, to Albany, NY, from Detroit MI, to Dallas TX, and not forgetting to take that left turn at Albuquerque all the way to Portland OR. Chef McBride’s numerous Celtic Cookbooks, and Celtic Spices have revolutionized the way people view and taste traditional Celtic Food.

Author of 6x Celtic Cook books
Book I: Scottish Recipes Book II: Irish Recipes
Book III. Wales & Manx
Special Print:
Celtic-Style Vegetarian recipes
Bacon Celtic Cook Book
NEW BOOK -Soups, Sauces, Stocks & Stews
Check out our Face Book page as well
The Celtic Caterer & Chef Eric W. McBride

Just days until the Celtic New Year's Celebration!
at the Frogtown Fairgrounds in Angels Camp, CA.