Tentative Schedule.
What we are hoping to bring about on the 2nd weekend of June, 2027 at the Lovely Skagit County Fairgrounds in. Mt Vernon, WA.
Friday Soft Opening. Free. Limited hours.
Concerts at the Arena (ticketed event) Friday Night 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Faire: Sat (June 12, 2027) 10:00 AM 6:30 PM, then Concerts in the Area 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM)
Faire: Sun (June 13, 2027)
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
FIVE Period Encampments for discussion/engagement.
1) Light Armor Foam Fighters.
2) Historic European Martial Arts
3) HardSuit, Cut & Slash, Rapier.
4) HardSuit Full Body & Grappling.
5) Buhurt (Full Contact, Grappling, Teams, and Steel Weapons)
II - ARENA GRANDSTANDS:
BATTLES featuring each of the Groups.
BATTLES - YES! But NONE are choreographed.
Horse Showcase. Tilting at the Rings.
The 5 Battle Styles PLUS
5CC Pro-Wrestling doing Shakespeare’s Verse while bringing the pain! (These are professionals, folks)
Full Armor Battle Scenarios. Huge Melee’s
ARENA @ NIGHT!
The Big Concerts!
III - Titania’s Bower.
Fantasy, Faerie, Fae, Furry, Mermaid, Magic Lands, Quests, Labyrinths.
The First Full-Weekend Skagit Valley Renaissance Festival
Sat - Sun June 13-14, 2026 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mt Vernon
10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Saturday
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday
IV - Central Lands: Shakespeare Competitions,
The O’ (for a Muse of Fire!) Lympics. Competitions for Thousands of Dollars of Prizes for the participating non-profit Theatre Companies.
MUSIC in every area. Royal Courts. Several Different Food Areas. Turkey Legs. A Beer Garden. Plays. Demonstrations. Interactive Classes.
V - The Pavilion. Archery & Thrown Weapons. Try Your Aim! Arts & Sciences Demonstrations. Concerts & Plays in front of the Raked Audience Stands. AND Local & Visiting Artists during the Day in the Wings.
Shuttle Buses.
First Aid area.
Cooling Areas.
Free Water Access.
ADA flush Bathrooms & Showers (plus portable toilets).
Diaper Changing Area &
a private area for Nursing.
A Quite Area for calming vibes.
Security Patrols.
Delightful Merchants.
Costume Rental.
Lost & Found. Random Drawings. Contests. Quests.
Discount Ticket QR Codes found at: C & W Fencing-Mt Vernon. Chuckanut Brewery-Burlington. Discount Ticket QR Codes found at: Zahntech Automotive-Kirkland. Cardinal Brewing-Burlington. Hawkwood's Troupe HEMA Bellingham. Discount Ticket QR Codes found at: Garden Path Fermentation-Burlington. NW Brewers Supply-Burlington. Raven's Cup Coffee-La Conner. Discount Ticket QR Codes found at: Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Mt Vernon Senior Center.
Discount Ticket QR Codes found at: C & W Fencing-Mt Vernon. Chuckanut Brewery-Burlington. Discount Ticket QR Codes found at: Zahntech Automotive-Kirkland. Cardinal Brewing-Burlington. Hawkwood's Troupe HEMA Bellingham. Discount Ticket QR Codes found at: Garden Path Fermentation-Burlington. NW Brewers Supply-Burlington. Raven's Cup Coffee-La Conner. Discount Ticket QR Codes found at: Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Mt Vernon Senior Center.
Pre-order now for the lowest price!
Prices at gate will be $25.00 each day, per adult, plus parking.
Faire du Well
Welcome to the Shakespearean / Renaissance Festival in Mt Vernon, WA - a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of many Renaissances from many Lands.
Step into our world, where Lutes & Laughter, Chivalry, Costumes, Food & Frivolity join with Merry Merchants, Jesters, Libations, & Shenanigans ~ all welcoming you to be your most Noble self.
Here, History dances with fantasy, does Battle with Boredom, and every turn of path reveals a character ready to whisk you into tales of intrigue, romance, and merriment.
Become Part of the Art - Become your best Character from Shakespeare (So much to inspire).
Be Royalty! A Faerie, Pirate, Ghost or a Knight!
Be a Clown, Jester, Foole, or Philosopher!
Take a class, learn a skill! All against the backdrop of Mt Vernon’s lush landscapes.
Costumed players recite Shakespeare and ask you to take a part!
Sing Along with the Musicians. Learn a Craft. Dance a MayPole!
This is no mere gathering—it’s an immersive romp through the Renaissance, filled with playful revelry, mouthwatering feasting, and a parade of characters who invite you to join the weaving of history and whimsy.
In Mt Vernon Washington, the Renaissance (learning from the past) lives, laughs, loves, and teaches us how to enjoy all of our Histories.
We will LIVE it! To YOUR Imagination!!
“Lord” level Sponsors
C&W Fencing
Mt Vernon
Sponsors
Visit the Sponsor Hall! And all our other on-site Sponsors! HUZZAH!
Holboy Entertainments
Video & Editing
WSF Thanks Dairy Valley for Logistics
& Storage
Thanks to Skagit County & Mt Vernon LTACs
For significant Technical & Financial Planning Assistance
Advertising Partners:
WSF Thanks The Barony of Aquaterra for History Demonstrations, Martial Arts Displays, & more.
WSF Thanks The Empire of Medieval Pursuits for Encampments, Martial Arts Displays, and more.
Toll Bridge Brewing
Woodinville WA
PyroDancers LLC. Click to book an Entertainment.
PyroDancers LLC is a Performance Sponsor of Faire du Well. Their illuminating & inspiring shows bring amazement and awe to your eyes, and thrilling spectacle to your hearts.
20% off Costume
Rental/Purchase before the Faire
At A Masquerade Costumes of Redmond when you show them your Faire du Well Ticket confirmation
Entertainers
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Headliner: Joshua the Ventriloquist
& Red Ridinghood & Her Tales!
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Hamlet & Cheese Shakespeare Improv
Shakespearean Dramatics (& Comedics)! Hyped Up and Happily Crazed.
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Shakespeare has Wrestling Scenes... and HERE THEY ARE!
5 CC Wrestling Presents! For the First Time!! Shakespeare’s Wrestling Scenes - done by Pro Wrestlers!!! FEEL THE GROUND SHAKE(speare)
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The Barony of Aquaterra
A local Medieval / Renaissance re-creation group. The Barony of Aquaterra teaches and learns together. Armor, Calligraphy, Heraldry, Music, Theatre, Cooking, Dance… Come see (and try on) the past.
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The Empire of Medieval Pursuits
“The Empire of Medieval Pursuits is a non-profit organization dedicated to the re-creation and enjoyment of the realities, myths, and legends of the Ancient Medieval world. Our purpose is to provide a forum through which individuals can come together in order to share a mutual interest in the celebration of the arts, customs, and ideologies of diverse and ancient cultures.”
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Knights, Sovereigns, Mythical Folk, & More
A Shakespearean Folio FULL of Magic, Faerie, Warriors, Merchants, and More! Come as you are (or, who you TRULY are!)
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DANCING! The MayPole, Tribal Dance, Fire Dancing, Folk Dancing
Come join in the fun. Try on some Armor. Rent a Costume. Eat a Turkey Leg. JOINING IN makes the FUN last ALL DAY LONG!
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Armored Combat from MULTIPLE Armored Companies of Battle
Full Contact, Un-rehearsed Bouts to thrill and entertain you. Multiple Tournaments-a-Foot during the day.
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Mary, Queen of Scots, and Her Court
We have THREE ROYAL COURTS. Mary - Queen of Scots, and a Ducal Court from Italy, and a Faerie Court.
Vendors
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Mighty Mugs Coffee
Mighty Mugs provides high-end Coffees and will be helping run the “Exit - Pursued by a Beer” Garden.
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Squatch Snacks - TURKEY LEGS & a LOT More. Legendary!
Delicious, Artisanal Festival Foods
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Beyla Brewing
Beyla Brewing features some of the finest Art in Mead Making around. Come Sip some honeyed delight.
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Toll Bridge Brewing
Toll Bridge Brewing is our featured Provider of Unique Specialty Brewings & Belgian Beers. One of our First Sponsors. Based in Woodinville Washington.
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Stanford Metalworx
StanfordMetalworx@Gmail.com
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Fir & Fizz Dirty Sodas!
At Fir & Fizz, we believe the best moments happen around a great drink and even better company. Born in the Pacific Northwest, we craft dirty sodas and dirty energy drinks that are as bold and refreshing as the region we call home — layered with syrups, creamy twists, and unexpected flavor combinations you won't find anywhere else. Pair your drink with one of our cookies or chips, and you've got yourself a moment worth savoring. Whether you're stopping by a local market or catching us at a community festival, we're here to pour something special, share something sweet, and make you feel right at home.”
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Pit Stop Soda Shop
Sweet Stop on your Ren Faire Journey.
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Drifters Desserts (ice cream vendor)
June Heat CAN be beat. These aren’s JUST DESSERTS, they are Drifters Desserts!
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Myca Macha
Myca Matcha serves premium first-harvest matcha from Shizuoka, Japan, hand-whisked to create smooth, vibrant, and authentic matcha drinks.
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Sugarbill Bakery
My philosophy: there are at least two things everyone fundamentally deserves in this world -- love, and cookies. Thank you for inviting me to be part of your story, whether it be through making you cookies for an event, or just because.
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Morrigan's Nest
Morrigan’s Nest. Wonder in a Ren Faire Booth
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Junie Moon
Clothing, Light and Delightful Scarves, Wooden Swords, and much more.
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CaribBean Cuisine
CaribBean (Belizean Cuisine)
Large Belizean Banana Leaf tamales:
Belizean Burritos chicken or veggie
Quesadillas
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Shelfscape Nooks and Miniatures
Shelfscape Nooks and Miniatures. An imaginative boost to your book collection. An entire story, in a glimpse. A spark on a darkened shelf.
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Experiences with Intention
I created a business to give everyone a way to have experiences at home. To the mom who cant always take a craft class, or the worker who's hours don’t meet the experiences hours. We want every one to be able to have an experience even at home.
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Trossfaire - Leather Works & Armor
Trossfaire: Leatherwork & Armor.
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Axes n Horns
Loud call Legends - Axe & Horns!
Skal! The Stories - Battle’s Song.
Sing the SwordTale - Swing the Edge!
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RomanRocks Jewelry
RomanRocks Jewelry
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Living Lens Photography
Living Lens Photography
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Coventry Collegia
Teaching the young at heart. Inspiring creativity and basic craft skills since March, 2011.
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Curious Compass Gifts
Curious Compass Gifts offers unique, handcrafted treasures designed to inspire creativity—from jeweled keepsakes and journals to candles & mirrors.
Volunteer
The Community/Family that a Ren Faire creates is a magical reality that lasts long after the last Patron goes home. That is how The Washington Shakespearean Festival works. We value your time, your ideas, your creativity. We work to bring JOY to the Patrons and to our Ren Faire Family. Everyone can get sun-burned and have a great time doing so at the same time.
We are under 35 days away from Opening Gate. Volunteers are the life-blood of this kind of effort. We can use your skills, no matter what they are. Below are SOME of the Committees and Teams we are forming now. Some just require a little time and feet on the ground. Some jobs require certifications and training. But all are welcomed. ALL!
We have volunteer opportunities in…
Logistics
A Thousand Errands Need to be done... a little at a time.
When we print 1,000 posters and 5,000 fliers, we need people to distribute them to markets, offices, barbershops, florists, schools, houses of worship and service groups, restaurants (and more - like your friends). Even Posting about the Faire on your Social Media helps!!!
Many hands = light work.
We will need help with logistics (parking, setting up/tearing down, taking tickets, customer service, giving merchants breaks, helping with the sound equipment… ) Building Props and Stages. Making Costumes, Games, and Signs.
And help with coordinating all these volunteers.
Administration
Tens of Thousands of Dollars will need to be tracked. Government entities need to be coordinated with and kept informed. Garbage, Power, Sewer, Health Permits, Talent Contracts… all have to be signed onto and made certain to be up to date and fairly monitored.
We need: Accountants, Book keepers, Liaisons with the City, County, Police, Fire, Hospitals, Security, Services, and more. We need banking services, Craft Services, Transportation, ADA, Hotel Coordination, and a Team to coordinate all the Performing Artists.
Schedule!
Tentative, but fun!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Vendor camping at the event?
See: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/camping-information-for-faire-du-well
This link has the various camping options. Tent Camping is allowed at $20 a night (this money goes to the Fairgrounds for the Hot Water Showers, etc.)
We also have RV Camping (No Water. No Electricity) and RV Camping WITH City Water and Electrical Hookups. The prices are in that webpage linked to above.
If so, what type of area and amenities are provided for camping? GR: There are flush biffies and hot water showers on site. Walk around Security overnight as well. do I need to find lodging for the weekend? GR: Let me know if you need hotel info. Some of the local hotels have discounts for people associated with the Faire. The camping is available on site. It just encourages an extra charge because we pay that to the Fairgrounds. -
There are flush toilets and hot water showers on site. They. are open 24 hours a day. Some of the shower rooms are ADA accessible and lockable. The Fairgrounds are fenced.
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https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Fairgrounds/lodging.htm
The Fairgrounds have a relationship with the Hotels listed here. Mention you are at the Fairgrounds for a discount.
Candlewood Suites | Book with a Discount Code here!
Skagit Valley’s exclusive Extended Stay Hotel. Stay one night or one year this apartment-style hotel features full kitchens in each room, complimentary guest laundry, Gym and Candlewood Cupboard store. Our clean rooms and friendly staff will make your next trip to Skagit Valley an experience to remember.Cocusa Motel
Classic motor-inn style motel with all outside entrances. Newly remodeled Lobby and renovations that include a breakfast area and business center. Large RV/truck parking in back. Pet friendly rooms available.
Promo code to enter on website: FAIR (all CAPS).
Hampton Inn & Suites | Book with a Discount Code here!
Feel our award winning Hamptonality! Clean, comfortable beds, friendly staff, FREE hot breakfast, FREE wireless internet, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness and business center. Easy access off I-5, near shopping and restaurants. Minutes from Skagit Fair grounds. -
The policy of the Skagit County Fairgrounds (it is their property we are renting) is that service dogs are allowed, but not non-service pets.
So if you have a dog, that is a service animal, they are welcomed! They must of course remain on a leash and must adhere (of course) to all the behaviors expected of a service animal.
Sadly, if the animal is a pet, not a service animal, we ask that there be other options explored and understand some may not be able to attend because of that. I’m having to arrange care separately for my own dog and it is a hassle I recognize.
If any animal (dog or person) is not able to behave, is a threat, is disruptive, or is a bully, they will be escorted from the premises.
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Yes, we have a state permitted license for a Beer Garden, which is serving "Toll Bridge Brewery” specialty beers and Belgians. And Beyla Brewing is bringing their tasty Meads.
One must be 21+ top be in the Beer Garden. There are many food options right near by.
Beyla Brewing will have another booth across the pathways (near building F) where they will sell their bottled products for OFF-SITE consumption. Alcohol on-site is only to be consumed within the “Exit - Pursued by a Beer” Garden. -
We have Trade Tokens for sale at $5.00 each. They are gold-coloured reproduction coins based on the most popular gold coin of Queen Elizabeth the 1st’s Reign. They were called “Angels” because of the face (St George slaying a Dragon.) Some coins feature the period reverse (Queen Elizabeth the 1st’s Flagship) and newer ones feature the Logo of the Washington Shakespearean Festival.
All Merchants and Entertainers, Food and Drink Vendors will accept them just like a $5.00 USD bill. You may trade them back in as you leave for $5.00 each, or keep them as a souvenir. If you find one in your pocket later, save it for Faire du Well 2027 June 11-13, 2027 (2nd weekend of June). Same location.
Skagit County Fairgrounds Event Site
Saturday & Sunday, June 13-14 2026
501 Taylor Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Car Entry: South Gate
Location
Event Map!
Placements are tentative as the Faire continues to grow & Change
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