Merit Academy Renaissance Faire
LET'S PLAY
Date: May 1, 2026
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm
place: Merit Soccer Field
LET'S PLAY
Merit Academy Renaissance Faire
ACTIVITIES
COAT OF ARMS COMPETITION
Design a Coat of Arms for your class team. Winning heraldry will be on display throughout the Renaissance Faire!
Design Deadline: April 15
Class Voting: April 17
For more information, click HERE.
COSPLAY COMPETITION
Come dressed as your favorite Renaissance character: lords, ladies, knights, jesters, plague doctors, and even fairies, elves, or a troll. Magical, mythical, or factual, we are an equal opportunity Renaissance event!
IMPORTANT! Please read the Merit High School Renaissance Faire Safety & Conduct Statement to ensure your costume meets the required standards.
Renaissance Village
Stroll through our Renaissance Village to learn about what life was like in Renaissance England. Of course, there will be shopping--you can browse Renaissance curiosities like love potions, ancient spells, or antique momentos.
As you catch the spirit of the Renaissance, you may even want to dress up in period costumes and take fun photos with your friends.
ENTERTAINMENT
Music
The Roots Band, a bagpipist, and other guest artists will be performing at this year’s Renaissance Faire.
Come get your jig on!
FORTUNES
Will you be rich? Will you be successful and famous? Or, will you die of the black plague? David Buckley’s Astronomy class will provide Astrological horoscopes to forecast your future.
Disclaimer: No refunds on bad fortunes; no guarantees on good fortunes. Sorry folks, we don’t make ‘em; we just read ‘em.
STREET PERFORMERS
Jugglers, magicians, and even poets will be on hand to provide amaze and entertain.
Petition: Can you juggle, do magic tricks, walk on stilts, or other amazing feats? If so, SIGN UP to be one of the street entertainers at the Faire!
GAMES
GAMES
Come join the fun and play games to win points for your class team.
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SWORDSMANSHIP
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SWORD PLAY
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JAVELIN THROW
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AXE THROW
BATTLE OF WITS
For those who prefer a battle of the mind, engage in Nine Men's Morris or Alquerque under the canopy of the forest, led by our festival scholars.
STOCKS
Of course, no Renaissance Faire would be complete without imprisonment. Our team of henchmen will patrol the faire to throw offensive and offending citizenry in the stocks where they will be subjected to public mockery and water sponge throwing. Be sure to stop by– It will be loads of fun!
FOOD
FOOD, TREATS, AND SNACKS
When you’re done playing games, you’ll certainly be hungry, so plan on stopping by for a Renaissance Feast!!
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Homemade root beer grace of Xanthe’s Chemistry class
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Missy and the kitchen team are roasting drumsticks fit for a king!
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The Cooking Class will whip up a cornucopia of delectable treats
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Mrs. Moody will be selling homemade breads for Mtulu
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The Math department is providing π--with or without 4 and 20 blackbirds
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Cotton Candy
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And much more!
