Colorado Renaissance Festival

Character Spotlight:
Laird Arlen “The Giggling Fiddler” MacNaughton
The King’s Fiddler

Gather ye close, good folk, and prithee still thy chatter (or at least soften it to a polite titter), for here is told the merry tale of Laird Arlen MacNaughton—known far and wide as The Giggling Fiddler.

For fourteen years hath he served as the King’s own fiddler, and in all that time hath he ne’er met a tune he knew not. Aye, it is said (and loudly by himself) that he knoweth every song, melody, and merry jig ever writ—or that shall e’er be writ in ages yet to come. Should a tune be missing, fear not—he shall invent it ere supper.

Oft may he be found wandering the lanes, bow in hand and laughter in throat, striking up such lively strains that even the most solemn soul might betray a snort, a chuckle, or—heaven forfend—a full-bellied guffaw.

Most curious of all, this same Laird doth claim to have invented a sport of his own devising—one so grand and confounding that, in centuries hence, it shall give rise to all modern sports. What be the rules, thou askest? Alas, they change as oft as he giggles… which is to say, constantly.

Mark him well: where Arlen plays, mirth aboundeth, toes tap unbidden, and dignity is oft misplaced entirely.

Huzzah and Well Met, Good Gentles!

The villagers of Larkspurshire do humbly thank thee for making our Opening Weekend a most wondrous success! Thy laughter filled our lanes, thy cheers rang throughout the Realm, and thy presence brought life and merriment once more unto our fair village.

Yet whilst we rejoice, troubling tidings arrive from afar...

Dark sails have been espied upon the horizon, and whispers abound that a horde of unruly Pirates doth make haste toward our peaceful shores! The tavern keepers hoard their ale, the merchants secure their wares, and the town watch keepeth a wary eye upon the sea.

Join us on the 20th and 21st days of June for Pirate Invasion Weekend, when scallywags, corsairs, privateers, and ne'er-do-wells shall descend upon Larkspurshire in search of adventure, treasure, and perhaps a bit of trouble!

Gather thy crew, don thy finest pirate attire, and prepare thyself for a weekend of swashbuckling revelry!

Huzzah! The calm before the storm hath passed... the Pirates be coming!

Opening day of the 49th Annual Colorado Renaissance Festival is coming to a close…we’ll see you all tomorrow.

Hear ye! Opening Weekend hath arrived at the Colorado Renaissance Festival!

The village gates now stand open, and the magic and mystique of the Renaissance awaken once more. Join us for merriment, music, valor, and wonder beyond imagining.

Gather thy friends, don thy finest garb, and step into the realm. The adventure begins this very weekend!