At The Illinois Renaissance Festival, you can step back in time to the 16th Century and relive history and traditions of long ago. This full scale, live re-enactment experience is like no other. The Festival offers you a chance to visit the days of... Learn More

During the first weekend in October, Stronghold transforms itself from a modern retreat and meeting facility to the site of the Olde English Faire. Wandering players perform both onstage and off as crafters and merchants display their wares. Minstrel... Learn More

The Springfield Highland Games and Celtic Festival is an event of the St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois. The Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to keeping Celtic traditions alive. Our membership works tirelessly to teach our culture... Learn More

The World of Faeries is proud to host its 6th annual World of Faeries Festival as a "Celebration of the Greenman: Spirit of the Wild Wood" in the Fox Valley area. The World of Faeries is a business founded and operated by Gloria and David Y... Learn More

The two-day festival includes a variety of acts on several stages including: Highland athletics and Celtic games, strongman contest, jousting troupe, martial arts demonstrations, music and more. Learn More

The Pirate Section will be a part of the HOI fair where patrons will leave this world and go back 300 to 400 years to the time when Pirates and Privateers ruled. Patrons can shop, see live pirate shows and play games. Wandering merchants and street c... Learn More