August 18th, 2018
10am - 6pm
Thompson Park
Watertown, NY
2018 entertainment will be announced soon!
Keep an eye out for updates!
2018 Entertainment
Making your event magical!
Merry Mischief!
Merlyn & Harry. Bards of many music styles, from Renaissance to Erie Canal to Country to Celtic to Pirate sea shanties...to whatever song we decide we need to bring forward in time! Aye, Merry Mischief....bringing life to great moldy oldies :)
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Merry Mischief is a fun, harmonious duo dedicated to harmony, fun, and mischief! Making the world a more Merry and Mischievous place with every song and bad joke. Would you like to be a Mischievite?
Presenting...
Veils of the Nile
"VEILS OF THE NILE" is a group of ladies who love belly dancing and performing locally to share the art of this beautiful dance.
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Alice & Her Puppet Friends!
Look for the most colorful little booth on the faire grounds and you will find the stage of Alice and her puppet friends!
At the stage you will be able to meet Alice’s version of the Punch and Judy characters, and her big mouth puppets, Talullah, Contessa Vanessa, Danny the Goat, and Tayka Gander (aka Goose), to name a few.
ARFF the Dragon is Alice's largest puppet. Although he might look a little fierce, ARFF is a gentle giant that you may encounter as he strolls about the grounds of the faire. He is always smiling and ready for “selfies” or posing for photos with young and old alike.
Ilse the Fairie Grandmother (a character Alice portrays) will also appear. Slightly addle-brained, Ilse delights in the fact that she knows the wishes people make. Her imaginative bucket stories are always a big hit with the audiences!
Popular with children and adults alike, Alice offers personalized puppet shows for a variety of events. From birthday parties to renaissance faires; school programs to presentations for organizations, Alice and her puppet friends perform shows that are crafted individually for each occasion.
For More Information, Visit Alice' Facebook HERE!
Bobert the Great!
Master Magician, Bobert The Great, has performed in Korea, Japan, Israel, Puerto Rico, UK and The United States. He was the Official Magician for Circle Line Cruises and a Magic Demonstrator and Teacher at The Houdini Museum of NYC. He is also a re-occurring
Magician at NYC’s #1 Magic Show A Taste of Magic.
He performs for corporations, Festivals and Family Events.
Magickally appearing at Thompson Park this Aug 19 is the amazing Bobert the GREAT!! Bringing magick from far and wide producing smiles from ear to ear.
For more information on Bobert, or to just stop by and give him a like, visit his Facebook page by clicking the link below!
For More Information, Visit Bobert's Facebook HERE!
The Paddy Nappers
It seems that this rowdy bunch of buccaneers with a hankerin' fer music, mayhem and merriment will be making port and marauding their way to Thompson Park this year also.
Welcome back to the Paddy Nappers!! Just keep an eye out for your gold!!
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So, come see QtrMstr William Morton, Lady BaileyQ, Lady Sarah, Lady Linda, Arabella the Celt, Pirate Queen Quigley, and Sean O'Shea at the FAE fest on August 19th!
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"Makin' music an' creatin' merry mayhem where'er we be!"
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For more information about the Paddy Nappers, or just to give them a like, Visit their Facebook Page using the link below!
For More Information, Visit the Paddy Napper's Facebook HERE!
Larry Meyerhoff
Guess who's back? Back Again? Larry's back, tell a friend!!
Yes, Larry Meyerhoff is back with his wonderful blowing of the sacred bagpipes!!
Glad to have you back Larry!!
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Come and see the Legendary Larry Meyerhoff at the FAE Fest this fall!
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For more information about Larry, or just want to say hello, Visit his facebook by clicking the link below!
For More Information, Visit Larry's Facebook HERE!
Arethusa
Arethusa (pronounced Ar-eh-thoose-a) Central New York Musical Character Group, perform Renaissance, Victorian, Gypsy, and Celtic music in period garb as a stand alone performance or enhancing a festival of fair.
Arethusa is also known for painting ‘musical portraits’ of people, anyone will be ‘automatically rendered most fondly in song” in exchange for a wink and a curtsey, according to T. Virgil Parker.
The father-and-son duo is famous for their improvisational skill as strolling players at Renaissance Fairs. They often kick off their stage performances with their song Loxley’s Bow, in which T. Virgil Parker plays two English flutes at the same time, and T. Blake Parker plays the Irish bodhran. They then perform on many instruments ranging from the Peruvian Tarka to the guitar lute, even the African talking drum.
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Stop by their facebook for more information or just to give them a like by using the links below!
Arethusa
Arethusa (pronounced Ar-eh-thoose-a) Central New York Musical Character Group, perform Renaissance, Victorian, Gypsy, and Celtic music in period garb as a stand alone performance or enhancing a festival of fair.
Arethusa is also known for painting ‘musical portraits’ of people, anyone will be ‘automatically rendered most fondly in song” in exchange for a wink and a curtsey, according to T. Virgil Parker.
The father-and-son duo is famous for their improvisational skill as strolling players at Renaissance Fairs. They often kick off their stage performances with their song Loxley’s Bow, in which T. Virgil Parker plays two English flutes at the same time, and T. Blake Parker plays the Irish bodhran. They then perform on many instruments ranging from the Peruvian Tarka to the guitar lute, even the African talking drum.
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Stop by their facebook for more information or just to give them a like by using the links below!
Fifi DClown
Sarah Hovey is a dedicated fun performer who has been entertaining families in the Watertown / Ft. Drum area for over 18 years.
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She will make your party or event a huge hit with her silly comedy magic show, balloons, face-painting, and general goofiness!
She can entertain in clown or as a regular family entertainer. It’s all Fun!
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Her clown character, Fifi D. Clown, was born at a Lyric Theater production of “Barnum, the Circus Musical” and Sarah is very active in community theater in Watertown.
Fifi is not a scary clown and loves to dance. She thinks she has some great ideas and magic, but her tricks don’t always work out as planned. In the end, everyone has had a good time.
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Sarah loves to face-paint and makes some awesome balloon animals. She can definitely make a mouse , but is still working on making a hamster. She plans to be a famous artist someday. She just has to learn to draw first.
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Sarah is a proud member of these organizations:
Shire of Wyntersett
The Shire of Wyntersett is a local chapter of The Society for Creative Anachronism (S.C.A.).
They are located in Jefferson, Lewis, and northern Herkimer Counties in New York State. Which is the farthest northern region of
The Shire of Wyntersett has volunteered again to be with us this year! They will perform Heavy Weapons demonstrations throughout the day!!
Now, who doesn't like to see people dressed in knight's armor and beating each other with sticks and swords?
I know, we enjoy it.
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Indulge in these amazing and educational displays!
For More Information, visit the Shire of Wyntersett Website HERE!
Graveyard Fresh
Bringing a little dark fun to the Faery and Earth Festival, Graveyard fresh will be attending with their dark faeries to 'seize' the attention of adults and children alike! With magnetic acts, and a fresh perspective on entertainment, they'll 'knock you dead'!
For more information, and to give them a like, check out the Graveyard Fresh Facebook HERE!
As always, Graveyard Fresh is eager to give you a ride...even if it is your last!
Deirdre McCarthy
Born and raised in Limerick City, Ireland, Deirdre McCarthy (nee Mulcahy) now resides in Central Square, NY with her husband, Jim, and two sons, Cian & Shane.
Deirdre will be joining us at the FAE Fest again this year with her beautiful music, and will also be holding a workshop!
Deirdre has been sharing her love of her homeland in schools, libraries and festivals all across New York State since 1995. She has performed for the Irish-American Cultural Institute and, as a member of AmeriCorps, presented a year-long series of Irish Culture presentations in schools throughout Oswego County in 2002.
Deirdre was also the featured storyteller at the 2005 Memphis-In-May International Festival.
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In addition, Deirdre teaches Irish language lessons at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY; Irish dance lessons at Central Square Intermediate School and she performs with The Syracuse Irish Session and The Rose Tree, both traditional Irish groups.
And since 2007, Deirdre has been thrilled to be performing with her family, The McCarthy Family Singers, at the New York State Fair. A CD is available by emailing Deirdre.