Posted on 2/14/25
St. Andrew’s Noble Order of Royal Scots is a non-profit educational group. focused on education by traveling to schools and Scottish Festivals to bring to life the Court of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland as it was in the year 1562. their Youth Outreach Program, focusing on the seventh grade, brings history to life for students studying the Renaissance.
Posted on 2/14/26
The Scottish Halberdiers are a 16th century military re-enactment guild. they are involved in California and Nevada Highland Games, Celtic Festivals, and certain Renaissance faires.
Posted on 2/14/25
Dark Boar is a non-profit educational group. We are a collaboration of like-minded enthusiast’s from all over California who enjoy educating and entertaining on the Viking era of 8th-11th centuries.
They recreate a portrait of Viking life by demonstrating a wide variety of skills, vocations, and resourcefulness through their activities. Dark Boar,s display includes various structures that provide an example of traditional A-frames and meeting halls that would have been used during the Viking time period. They provide demonstrations of combat, explanations of Viking history and geography, and examples of Viking crafts. They are an open group who enjoy engaging with the public, answering questions, and meeting with those who share their appreciation for history.
Posted on 2/17/25
Stirling Mercenaries Present the life mercenary companies in Medieval Europe, Primarily of the 12th century.
Stirling Mercenaries Present the life mercenary companies in Medieval Europe, Primarily of the 12th century. This was a time marked by wars in both Christendom and afar as well as an influx of trade, technology advancement, and migrations between distant, and in some cases isolated, peoples. The Stirling Mercenaries Function as both a living history and martial arts group dedicated to the concept of learning from the past in a hands on manner. Through activities such as hands on weapons and armour displays, training patrons, and presentation of skills, the Mercenaries allow the audience that same opportunity.
Posted on 2/14/25
Mead and MeadowCrafter’s Guild providesan intimate look into how a majority of the citizens lived and worked during the Middle Ages in Europe.
Get a glimpse of skills that were used in everyday life to cook and preserve food, the brewing of mead and ale,breaking down flax to be made into linen,the identification of plants and the methods forproducing medicine and herbal remedies for household use, the tools and methods for managing their plot of land,and much more.
Posted on 2/14/25
PICTLAND is a Living History Guild set in the first century in Caledonia (Scotland).
We conduct educational and entertaining oral presentations on the history of the Pictish people in Caledonia and the early development of the pre-Scottish society. Presentations go on to include the early years and notable events of Scotland’s struggle to remain a free people. Our interactive Living History Guild display includes tools of the era, artisan workers of wood, leather, metals, textiles and paint. Our display includes full scale representations of Celtic standing stones, a round house, and art from the region along with discussions on the life of the Picts. Our mission is to educate today’s generation about the people of so long ago that helped shape the world we live in. We do this in a crowd engaging way through presentation and demonstration. We desire to share this educational experience in an engaging, entertaining and safe atmosphere.
Posted on 2/14/25
The Portcullis Players are honored to present a reenactment of the Scots Irish in the time of the American War of Independence (1775 – 1783), focusing primarily on the later period of the war in the Southern Theater.
Covering the Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia colonies, this is the time of such battles as King’s Mountain, Cowpens, and Guilford Courthouse, showcasing the contribution of Patriot back-country militias composed by many of Scots Irish descent. The Portcullis Players will be demonstrating and/or talking about: the day and the life of the militia and Continental Army soldiers, domestic activities such as fiber arts and spinning, spying and spy craft during the war, cooking and baking (demonstrations as fire code permits), coffee and coffee houses, and the all-important distillation of whiskey. Please join us to learn about the time period and the Scots Irish, as well as the Scottish (primarily on the side of the British), participation during the American Revolution.
Posted on 2/14/26
Saint Sebastian holds the distinction of being the only twice martyred saint. He was one of the patron saints of archers and archery.
St. Sebastian's Archery has been proudly demonstrating the skills in both the use and making of the longbow. The longbow became a central part of society, and the military, throughout the British Isles for centuries. We have bowyers, fletchers, and storytellers to help make this integral part of history come alive.
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House of Tudor is a group that specialize in educating, presenting and performing the daily life of peasantry up through nobility of the Renaissance time period.
MWF
Posted on 2/14/26
Pirates Club of Calaveras Founded by Captain B, the Pirates Club of Calaveras sails under the Jolly Roger, blending the spirit of the age of sail and Celtic faire with community fellowship.
Through authentic garb and lively, family-friendly interaction, we bring high-seas fun to the Celtic Faire
Posted on 2/14/26
Formerly Casa Crew has been raiding the ports of Sacramento for many of years. This hi energy group of scaly wags have been shaping their knifes and whiting for someone to rob of their booty.
Through authentic garb and lively, family-friendly interaction, we bring high-seas fun to the Celtic Faire
Posted on 2/14/26
Legio II Avgvsta is a living history reenactment group, portraying the Roman Legions from the invasion of Britain to the end of the empire.
Demonstrations: Combat demonstrations and spear throwing.