( NOTE: The special events listed below are "NOT" Friends of Faire related events or sanctioned by them, Bristol or Ren Corp in any way. Even though some of the people that attend may belong to FOF, they are just regular friends gathering to have fun. Please do not confuse the two when planning your activities. Thanks, Clisto )

(Also: Keep in mind that some of these more personal events like birthdays and anniversarys etc. are the sole responsibility of the person wanting the event, and any arrangements as to band, DJ, space, date, time or combining the day with someone else, rests with each individual and not with anyone else. Remember, it isn't someone elses responsibility to plan your day unless they decide to do so for you. So, if you don't see your name on a particular event, please don't shoot the messenger. Once finished, I will gladly post the information. Clisto )

May 10th 2008, - Eighth Annual Outlander Weapons Cleaning Gathering and Cookout. This event is open to any Outlander member and starts at 1:00pm. This year it is being held at Kaleigh and Silent Bobs house in Illinois. Bring whatever weapons you want to clean for faire season, as well as something to cook on the grill and a dish to pass. Also bring chairs, change of clothes in case of the weather changes and anything special you want to drink. Whomever has cleaning or polishing products, buffing wheels, and the like, please bring them. This is always a great event and a chance for other members to get together. E-mail Kaleigh for directions at: LdyFANTA@aol.com , or watch the Outlander board for information.

May 17-18, 2008, Saturday - Sunday - Annual St Louis Ren Faire Trip. It's that time again, to hop in the carriages and make the journey down to St Louis. This has been an event for some time that many seem to attend. Cost of Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for senior and students, $6 for children. There is a $2.00 off discount coupon on their website as well. For more information, visit their website at: Greater St Louis Renaissance Festival

June 7th, 2008, Saturday - The Milwaukee Scottish Highland Games Opens. Cost is $10.00 for adults and seniors. Come see the meeting of the clans as well as great piping, dancing, sheep dog demonstrations, weaving, sword demos and games competition. There is also an excellent variety of food and drink. So stop on by for a great time rain or shine. For further details, check out their website at Scottish Highland Games Listings--- and look for Wisconsin on the left frame. Otherwise e-mail me at: sirclisto@sbcglobal.net.

June 14-15 to July 12-13, 2008, Saturdays and Sundays - Upper Wisconsin Medieval Faire to be held in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE PLAGUE!!! This is the third year for this event and it is a great new faire. Set in 1345 Medieval Scotland in Doon Douglass, this faire has all the fun and excitement with the English influence on the borders. This faire runs for 5 weekends and has permanent structures, with specifically 4, count em, 4 covered pubs, jousting, belly dancing, great minstrals, food, drink and much more. Many changes and new performers this year as well. Come to this faire and fall into the great past of medieval times. E-mail me for directions at: sirclisto@sbcglobal.net. .

July 5-6 through Labor Day, 2008, Saturday/Sunday/Monday labor Day - Bristol Renaissance Faire Opens Time to don your period garb and hit the faire for 2008. Come start the seasons merriment with all your old friends, make new ones, catch the shows, and eat and drink to your hearts content. The faire runs from 10:00am to 7:00pm rain or shine. Tickets are $18.50 Adult, $7.50 kids 5 to 12, season pass for $85.00 and special senior and student discounts as well as discounted coupons. Remember, as a Friends of Faire member, you can get "regular" tickets for a good reduced price. And, if you use your Renaissance Visa card, you also get 10% off any Ren Corp Purchase. For more information on the faire, contact their web site at Bristol Renaissance Faire or e-mail me at: sirclisto@sbcglobal.net.

August 30to September 1st, 2008, Saturday through Monday Labor Day - Michigan Renaissance Faire Annual Trip Keep this day open folks. It is always a fun time when getting together here. Faire opens 10:00am to 7:00pm in the town of Holly. Tickets are $15.95 for adults and $6.95 for children 5 to 12 years of age. Food, drink, entertainment and atmosphere are great. take it from Bristols Lord of the Forest, Aragorn, the Turkey legs are one the best at any faire. For more information, e-mail me at: sirclisto@sbcglobal.net

September 2008, Saturday/Sunday - (Due to other circumstances, this faire may not happen this year. Please keep an eye out for future details) - Return to Camelot Medieval Faire. This little faire is fantastic and runs for one weekend. The proceeds go to the Historic Camelot Project. This faire is located in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. Call them for more details at- 920-219-1260 or go to their web site at - Return to Camelot Fayre.

October 4-5, 2008, Saturday/Sunday - Stronghold's Olde English Faire. It's that time again, to brave whatever weather there is and hit this Fall faire. Small yet personal, it fills that last void of the season for many. Call them for more details at - 815-732-6111 or go to their web site at - Stronghold Faire.

October 2008 - Ohio Renaissance Faire Annual Trip Two dates seem to be it for this year with the majority going on the 10-20/21-07. It is always a fun time when getting together here. Faire opens 10:30am to 6:00pm in the town of Harveysburg. Tickets are $16.99 for adults and $9.99 for children 5 to 12 years of age. This is a great time and the Food, drink and entertainment are super. For more information, e-mail me at: sirclisto@sbcglobal.net

October 2008, Saturday - Talon & Ladyhawkes' Annual Halloween Party/Bonfire. Once again it is time to don costumes of any sort and join in the fun of Talon and Ladyhawkes Halloween Bash. You need to bring your beverage of choice and a dish to pass as well as a chair or two to sit in. Also, something warm to wrap up in since it can get a bit chilly until the fire gets going. Other then that, there are places to pitch a tent and camp on the property for the night if you like and it's all fun. If you have musical instruments, bring them to play around the fire. For more information, contact me at sirclisto@sbcglobal.net.

November, 2008, To Be Announced Saturday - Jamie, Lady Ann, Christy, Stilla P'An Diazz (Yvonne) and Cindy's Birthday Bash. Well, it's time once again to start the partys since faire season has past. What better way then to kick it off here. All the birthday people look forward to everyone coming out and having fun. So, come on down and help them celebrate their birthdays. The more the merrier. This is a non-garbed or costumed event. I, as usual, will be getting there by 7:00PM to grab some tables, since it fills up on a Saturday. So, from 7 on stop on by and party, party, party. It will once again be at McAuliffe's Pub, 3700 Meachem Rd, Racine, WI 53405 - (262) 554-9695. This should be a great time as always. So let's kick the off-season party stuff off right. For more information you can call their number, or e-mail me at: sirclisto@sbcglobal.net.

January, 2008, Date to be announced, Sunday - The Traditional Robert Burns Supper. This is a Scottish event which is a tradition throughout the world. It has piping, speeches, poems, drink and of course a full dinner featuring Haggis. It is held at Klemmer's Williamsburg Inn, 10401 West Oklahoma Avenue, West Allis, WI. For more information on this event, keep watching their website for updated announcements at: Robert Burnes Club of Milwaukee then click on their link to their events calendar

February (To Be Announced), 2009, Saturday - The 11th Annual Renaissance Reunion Party. Once again it is time to don the garb and come out to party. This is the annual event that seems to jump start our faire season for the new year. A $30.00 advanced cover charge gets you Music and food. Drinks as well as a raffle will fill the night and are not included in the cover charge. It is $35.00 at the door.It will be held from 5:00 P.M. till 12:00 A.M. at the Bristol Oak Country Club, 16801 75th Street, Bristol, WI 53104. For more information on how to get there, call the Country club at : (262) 857 - 2302 or you can contact me, Clisto at: sirclisto@sbcglobal.net.

March , 2009, Saturday (To Be Announced)- Birthday Bash for Aragorn, Magnus, Mary, Pops, Michelle, Chris and Griffin. Come on down and help them celebrate their birthdays. HUZZAH!!!! Anyway, this is a non-garbed event, unless ya fancy yer kilt since it is an Irish pub, and anyone is welcome. The more the merrier. So, from 7 on stop on by and party, party, party. They would love to see everyone. Should be getting a DJ service so people can request music and dance. It will once again be at McAuliffe's Pub, 3700 Meachem Rd, Racine, WI 53405 - (262) 554-9695. This should be a great time as always. For more information you can call their number, or e-mail me at: sirclisto@sbcglobal.net.

April , 2008, Saturday (To Be Announced)- Sunday - Ashville Viking Festival, Ohio. It's that time again, to pillage the town of Ashville for Viking Festival 2007. This festival is great with Viking games, merchandise, encampments, historical reenactments, music and more. It is a smaller event, but has grown over the years to become one of the premiere viking gatherings. So, if you are a viking and are looking for great deals or a great time, this is for you. I went last year for a day and really enjoyed it. There are hotels in the area as well. The Village of Ashville (located 30 minutes South of Downtown Columbus, Ohio) has volunteered the use of the Village Park for the location of a gathering of various Historic/Living History groups from throughout the area. The primary time being depicted will be 10th century Viking, but for educational purposes, other time periods may be represented. So, come on down and enjoy the event. For more information, visit their website at: Ashville Viking Festival