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Much Ado About Sebastopol

                                                                            
5th Annual

                                  Much Ado About Sebastopol

                                    A
Very Special Renaissance Harvest Faire

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                                        Saturday, September 13, 2014 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

                                                                               
Sunday, September 14, 2014 10
a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Ives
Park, 7400 Willow Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472

 

Queen Elizabeth, Shakespeare, Sir Francis Drake, members of
the St. George and St. Michael's
Guild and other Renaissance travelers will be attending the fourth annual Much
Ado About Sebastopol. This very special 16th century Renaissance
harvest faire comes to life during the apple harvest of the mythic hamlet of
Fenford. Two days of historical re-enactments, entertainment, games and
refreshments for the entire family take place 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, September 13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
September 14. All events held at Sebastopol’s historic Ives Park, 7400 Willow
Street.



 



Proceeds from this historically accurate faire co-sponsored
by the Sebastopol Educational Foundation and The Guild of St. George, Inc.
benefit three of Sebastopol’s public schools: Park Side Elementary, Brook Haven
K – 8 and Analy High School. Last
year’s faire raised more than $45,000.



 



Interactive living history performances, parades,
storytelling and sword fighting will be among the activities planned for both
days. “The faire
celebrates Fenford’s apple harvest; villagers are honored that the Queen and
members of her royal court will be attending
both days,” said Andrea Hagan, faire co-director. “While there, faire goers
will see first-hand how Renaissance craftspeople, performers, farmers and
merchants lived. It’s a perfect opportunity to also see what English country
life was like in 1578.”





Ongoing
entertainment
ranges from musical and theatrical performances to
storytelling and juggling to archery and swords. Faire highlights also include a
Renaissance scavenger hunt for kids of all ages,  make & take craft booths - herbal soap
making, leatherwork, falcons, and more historical demonstrations and workshops
about spinning, chainmaille, cheese-making, and Elizabethan spies.



 



The 16th century style marketplace
includes fortune tellers, herbs, jewelry, floral garlands, wearable art, meade
mugs, and more. Refreshments range from grilled turkey legs and sausages to
gallettes and crepes to seafood, artisan cheeses, chocolates, and more.  



 



Fenford's Pip and Vine Tavern (sponsored by Lagunitas
Brewing Company) will serve local high-end wine, hard cider and beer.



 



The Sebastopol Educational Foundation is a non-profit
organization that raises funds to provide education and enrichment programs to the Sebastopol Union School District. The Guild
of St. George, Inc. is a non-profit, public benefit educational corporation
dedicated to teaching history through interactive theater. 



 



The family-friendly Much Ado About Sebastopol draws costumed
Renaissance Faire goers and audiences from all around the North Bay area. More
than 4,000 people attended last year’s event. This year’s attendees will again have
an opportunity to enjoy the privileges of becoming citizens of Fenford.



 



Single day tickets: $15 adults, $10 students (ages 12 – 17). Weekend Pass: $25 adults - $15
students.  Children 11 and under are
free. Pre-sale discount tickets: $8-$20. 
For more information about the faire or about becoming a Fenford citizen
call 707-481-8213 or visit www.muchadoaboutsebastopol.com.




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