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| Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:25AM |
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10:25 AM - Near-record attendance in Nebraska. (posted by
JohnPaul
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It sounds like, had the first weekend weather not been so crappy, that the Nebraska Renaissance Faire may have had its best year yet. I would love to hear some feedback from those who attended this year, as I had $1.64 to my name and couldn't afford a trip.
I am told they sold out of turkey legs and had one of the best years for food sales yet. Feedback coming in about the event has been the best I have ever seen too (http://www.nebfaire.com to give your comments). It seems the event may be spun off to new management next year, so this is a strong way to make that transition.
More news if I get any. Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I am a bit out of the loop.
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| Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:49PM |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:38PM |
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2:38 PM - NY ren group has kickstarter to get to Iowa to perform. (posted by
JohnPaul
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A Renaissance festival group currently located in New York is wanting to come perform at the Iowa Renaissance Festival... If they can get the money... They have a kickstarter comapaign going for a few more days:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/465160995/the-ravenous-sirens
Check it out.
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| Sunday, March 10, 2013 4:25PM |
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4:25 PM - Discount Nebraska Ren Faire tickets. (posted by
JohnPaul
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I am not sure if they have ever offered discount tickets before, but they are this year. Until March 15th, at least:
http://nerenfaire.eventbrite.com
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| Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:26AM |
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11:26 AM - Midwest Ren Fest owner in an accident? (posted by
JohnPaul
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This was just passed along to me... There's a report that Don Losole, owner of Scary Acres in Omaha and former operator of the Midwest Renaissance Festival, died in a car accident a few days ago. I checked the news postings and there are articles, but they don't make any mention of the man being the Scary Acres owner - only referring to him as a cousin of a restaurant operator of the same name. Anyone know if this is our Don? I so... Yikes.
Update: confirmed on the Scary Acres Facebook page... rest in peace, Don, and condolences to his family. He was a fascinating man I enjoyed visiting with on the times I got to.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scary-Acres/130271462973
http://www.omaha.com/article/20130214/NEWS/702149867/1707
http://m.ketv.com/news/Speed-alcohol-investigated-in-Tuesday-night-crash/-/17419034/18526926/-/3w3j6qz/-/index.html
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11:21 AM - Ames British Foods has a restaurant... (posted by
JohnPaul
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The visitor favorite of the Des Moines Renaissance Faire for a few years was Ames British Foods, and although they were not at the event in 2912, there is a place locals can go to enjoy their offerings. They have a restaurant location in Ames, Iowa called The Chip Shop:
http://www.thechipshopia.com/home
They are located at 3100 S Duff, which is right down the road (on the other side of the highway) from the famous Hickory Park Restauarant in Ames. Check it out when you are there next. I know I will be.
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| Friday, January 4, 2013 7:53PM |
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7:53 PM - Iowa Renaissance Festival 2013 (posted by
JohnPaul
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IOWA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL & Gathering o'Celts
Middle Amana Park, Amana Colonies
May 25-26-27th [11am to 6pm] Memorial Day Weekend
This 22nd annual celebration of European History & World Culture has been named "Iowa's Best Family Fest." Six stages of professional entertainment, a jousting arena, artisan merchants bazaar, living history encampments, games of skill, demonstrations & exhibits, food court, beer garden & wine shop, hands-on activities and 200 costumed village characters.
Admission: $10 adults, $6 kids, tots free. Free Parking.
Two-day pass - $16, Three-day pass - $20
Directions: http://www.amanacolonies.com
Event Info: http://www.iowarenfest.com greg@festint.com
Tel. #641-357-5177
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| Friday, December 14, 2012 9:22PM |
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9:22 PM - We miss ya, Midwest Ren Fest (posted by
JohnPaul
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Tonight I was checking in on Jeremiah of http://www.jltradingco.com and I looked at his Faires links. One of them went to the Midwest Renaissance Festival in Omaha:
http://www.midwestrenfest.com
I suppose there's little hope of it returning now that their domain is gone, and points to some Japanese site.
You will be missed! It's rare an event operator puts as much money in to building up infrastructure -- great jousting arena, plenty of shaded seating, wooden benches at the wooden stages... I wonder where all the former Renaissance Faire of the Midlands props and stuff will end up next?
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