🎉 "A Renaissance pleasure, transient as the morning dew." Here ye, here ye! Let it be known far and wide, "Ye Olde May Fest" beckons thee once again for revelry, feasting and discovery to fill even an ol' Bard with glee.
👉 WHEN
SATURDAY, MAY 31
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
💸 FREE ADMISSION!
Entry to the pageantry shall not cost you even a pence.
👑 Come clad in Renaissance attire! Who, amidst our noble throng, shall be hailed as the fairest? Whose valor and virtue shall earn the knighthood's accolade? Come forth, fair citizens!
🏰 The outdoor grounds will take on the look of an outdoor medieval fair featuring a large Maypole, Merry Merchants Row (see below for vendor info), Kids' Crafting Kingdom (free make-n-take projects even big kids can enjoy), stockade (next to the kids' area, of course!), Photo Wizardry (Joliet Public Library's green screen magic with a castle and dragon & we provide the props), Shakespeare Quest (visit vendors for clues), Masters of Mystery (magician both days), Community Mural (add your touch!), Royal Throne Photo Op, live music, dancers and food!
🎪 VENDORS
Seeking crafters, artists and merchants that have sale items, space decorated and simple activity with a renaissance theme. Get creative! Vendors will be a part of the Shakespeare quest (to help drive people to you!). Space is 10x10 feet. You bring your own tent, tables and chairs. Fee is $30 . . . $0 if you stay the complete fest on both days! Email for form:
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🚗 FREE PARKING
South of the Jefferson Street bridge
(Turn right at the base of the Jefferson Street bridge)
🎭 SHAKESPEARE SHOWS AFTER THE FEST
Rumor has it, 2 Shakespeare productions shall appear AFTER
THE FEST (so stay on!) in the indoor theatre for a wee fee.
👉 "Illyria" Musical
🎟$10 adults/ $5 students & seniors * CARD ONLY
Fr 5/30 @ 7 pm (the night before May Fest)
Sa 5/31 @ 7 pm
Su 6/1 @ 2 pm
👉 "The Complete Works of Shakespeare" (Abridged) [Revised] (Again)" Comedy
🎟 $5 all ages * CARD ONLY
FREE for "Illyria" audience members
Fr 5/30 @ 9:30 pm (the night before May Fest)
Sa 5/31 @ 9:30 pm
☎ CONTACT
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815-724-3761
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