Windows in Time
From jousting to a knighting to the firing of a civil war rifle to the pounding of a blacksmith's hammer. There is always something going on. The many guilds who visit our faire highlight Celtic culture throughout history. From the 1st century BCE through the late 1860s.
As you pass through the faire, you will see barbarians with painted faces, the queen and her court, and civil war soldiers.
Academie of Saint Clair
We are a mix of noble and middle-class characters, mostly noble, and we represent the dowager Countess of Devon and the family of one of her retainers, Sir Daniel Hawkridge, wife, children and servants.
Castlewood Re-enactment Guild
Castlewood re-enactment guild portrays the household of Anthony Browne, Viscount Montague and his family. A noble must travel in style and that entails a large establishment all working to maintain the comfort and appearances of their masters. From the Lord to the scullery maid, everyone knows their place and their duties to maintain the proper order of life and society.
Clan Iain Abrach
Clan Iain Abrach is a Renaissance Guild specializing in 16th Century Highland Historical Re-enactment. We excel in portraying everyday life. We have many artisans and crafts people in our group. Our home is based in the San Francisco East Bay. In a Faire Season, we participate in many events throughout California and Nevada. We are family oriented, with a very strong cohesive house.
Cruinneachadh Nan Gaidheal
The Gathering of the Gaels" is a group of first-person interpreters who portray the the culture and lifestyle of the Highlanders and Islanders of Scotland in the 16th century. Our goal, through the use of "guerilla teaching", is to educate the patrons in differences, and similarities, between that way of life and their own.
Dark Boar Cairn
We are an ecclectic group of individuals who enjoy gathering together to educate the public about Medieval Viking society and culture through reenactment and fellowship. We are located in the Central Valley of California. We as a clan, participate in celtic fairs and events in California. We are always looking for new members in the Central Valley, CA area.
Dirtyscots Tavern
We are a traveling tavern that caters more to the nobility class. At some of the faires you can find us traveling with the house of gordons showing off the brewing of Lady Gordon. We have many brewers in our guild and many nationalities from the low peasants to the higher lords and ladies.
Friends of Faire
Friends of Faire is a support organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting Faire patrons wanting to become more fully involved with the Renaissance Faire. Faire patrons, through their membership, are afforded many opportunities.
Gaesatae
Late Iron Age continental Celtic warriors and craftspeople.
Guild of St. Bernard : Constables
We are a Comedy Improv street group who portray the 16th Century Constabulary
M&M Blacksmithing
Irish tradesman blacksmith, maker of fine iron objects for Queen and country.
Merrie Pryanksters
English country dancers
Rogers Rangers
18th century Colonial America militia. In the service of King George, the firstin the French and Indian Wars.
Saint Genieve
St Genieve's is a street improvisational group of English middle class and peasant women. You can see them go about their daily activities of producting their crafts, gossiping, planning and plotting community activities, and exploring the travelers in our village.
Saint Vibiana's
Village common folk, including craftsmen, fishmongers and washing women.
Sierra Spiral Dancers
Belly Dance Troupe of Mixed Nationalities
St. John's Guild
Reenactment of the Knights of St. John. A multinational, religous military organization. Most of our members portray English, a couple Irish.
The Guilds of St. Barbara & St. Genesius
A guild complete with period games, crafts and "mini" trebuchet.
The Trayn'd Bande of the Blackfriars
Some of the most accomplished swordsmen in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth could be found in a place called the Blackfriars.
The Villayge Idyots
Street entertainers bent on causing all kinds of entertaining "trouble" in the streets