Calendar of Events
Subject to change, please check back for updates as we approach the event
Saturday Opening Ceremony
Leading ceremonies and spread throughout the festival are the cast of the NRV Ren Fest. These interactive actors will bring the joy and whimsey of the festival to life. Will you receive a quest from a mysterious stranger, sit with the royal court for a toast, or receive a gift from a fae wonderer? Prepare to be taken to a different world, with our talented cast.
Wild Tribe Falconry
Learn about the majestic Red Tailed Hawk as Piet Bain introduces you to these majestic animals with a flight demonstration!
Cyanwoode
Be transported as Cyanwoode sets the scene with enchanting, tavern-inspired music. The duo blends Irish whistle, hammered dulcimer, lute dulcimer, and voice to create magical, original arrangements of videogame music and Celtic traditional songs.
Geoff the Fiddler and the Flat Caps
Playing fiddle with musicians of all genres and styles all over Roanoke and beyond, Geoff combines elements of Celtic, Appalachian, and a touch of Cajun fiddling. The result is a unique and authentic American-Celtic style.
Oak Lichatree
Wait, what?
You read that right.
The Worlds Strongest Gnome!
Oak Lichatree is a “Professional” Strong Gnome who takes joy in performing, educating and entertaining.
Witch Hunt
The kingdom’s resident witch hunter has been inspecting festival goers and passing out scrolls of accusation to those suspected of performing witchcraft. Make your case to the royal court in this fun interactive event.
Halloween Costume Contest
Will you be crowned best costume of the festival? Show off your craftsmanship and strut your stuff as you are judged by the royal court. Saturday is best Halloween outfit. Sunday is best Ren Fest outfit. Registration for the contest will be happening on the day of the festival.
Witches of Floyd
A fun group of individuals who dance for fun in our wacky clothes. We celebrate life, love, & peace.
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Renate Kehlenbeck
Renate Kehlenbeck is a classical guitarist based in the NRV who loves to perform pieces from the Spanish and South American guitar repertoire.
Cyanwoode
Be transported as Cyanwoode sets the scene with enchanting, tavern-inspired music. The duo blends Irish whistle, hammered dulcimer, lute dulcimer, and voice to create magical, original arrangements of videogame music and Celtic traditional songs.
Sunday Opening Ceremony
Leading ceremonies and spread throughout the festival are the cast of the NRV Ren Fest. These interactive actors will bring the joy and whimsey of the festival to life. Will you receive a quest from a mysterious stranger, sit with the royal court for a toast, or receive a gift from a fae wonderer? Prepare to be taken to a different world, with our talented cast.
Fluidity
The drums beat. A hush falls over the grounds. Then, somewhere above your head, a figure unfurls from the rigging on a ribbon of silk. Fluidity Performance is bringing its talented stilt walker and aerialist to the New River Valley Renaissance Festival. Be amazed at the acrobatic prowess of their aerial performance and be immersed in the fantasy setting as their stilt walker tours the grounds!
Cyanwoode
Be transported as Cyanwoode sets the scene with enchanting, tavern-inspired music. The duo blends Irish whistle, hammered dulcimer, lute dulcimer, and voice to create magical, original arrangements of videogame music and Celtic traditional songs.
Neighborhood Watch
Fantasy and Rock collide with Neighborhood Watch. Featuring both classic cover songs and original material, this five piece rock band blends electric guitars, synthesizers, and drums into music both faithfully classic and refreshingly new.
HEMA Exhibition
The Umbral Blades is a martial arts study group formed in the Spring of 2020. The founding members were previously members of the Blacksburg Blades, the students and locals HEMA group of Virginia Tech. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, practice for the Blacksburg Blades was suspended, and a small number of the local members branched off privately. After the pandemic restrictions were lifted, we decided to continue separately under our new group name.
Oak Lichatree
Wait, what?
You read that right.
The Worlds Strongest Gnome!
Oak Lichatree is a “Professional” Strong Gnome who takes joy in performing, educating and entertaining.
Fluidity
The drums beat. A hush falls over the grounds. Then, somewhere above your head, a figure unfurls from the rigging on a ribbon of silk. Fluidity Performance is bringing its talented stilt walker and aerialist to the New River Valley Renaissance Festival. Be amazed at the acrobatic prowess of their aerial performance and be immersed in the fantasy setting as their stilt walker tours the grounds!
The Iowa Goatsinger
Combining puppetry, music, spoken word, and theatrical storytelling. His work has appeared in festivals, live performance showcases, and community arts events throughout the region.
Costume Contest
Will you be crowned best costume of the festival? Show off your craftsmanship and strut your stuff as you are judged by the royal court. Saturday is best Halloween outfit. Sunday is best Ren Fest outfit. Registration for the contest will be happening on the day of the festival.
Cyanwoode
Be transported as Cyanwoode sets the scene with enchanting, tavern-inspired music. The duo blends Irish whistle, hammered dulcimer, lute dulcimer, and voice to create magical, original arrangements of videogame music and Celtic traditional songs.