Major change made for New England’s largest Renaissance faire

New England's largest and longest-running Renaissance festival will be held in a new location this year.

The 44th annual King Richard's Faire will open at an all-new site in Carver on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Formerly held at 235 Main St., this year's faire will be held at 5 Pine St. on the grounds of Edaville Family Theme Park, which has been reimagined as Edaville Entertainment Venue.

The faire's new home is said to have enhanced accessibility, scenic cranberry bogs and a mirrored pond. While King Richard's Faire is switching locations, visitors can still expect the same lineup of immersive and magical celebrations.

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King Richard's Faire will feature live entertainment from social media stars to comedic sketches. A selection of Renaissance-inspired bites — including the faire's signature two-pound turkey legs — will also be available.

Meanwhile, visitors can shop for hand-crafted trinkets from local and international vendors at the artisan marketplace. Visitors can also mingle with knights and fairies, laugh with jesters and cheer on their favorite champions in the tournament field.

Here's a list of featured performers:

• New:Grievance by Proxy — Swordplay so you don't have to.

• New:Royal Musical — A Broadway-style comedic spoof starring the King and his Court.

• New:Circa Brava — Daring acrobatics and aerial artistry to dazzle the crowd.

• New:The Coreys — A musical duo serving amped up traditional tunes. 

• New:Rowdy Bardlings — Upstart musicians full of mischief and melody.

• New:Broon (Weekend 1) — A sharp-tongued juggler with razor wit.

• The Rogue Piper – Leading a rousing soundtrack of Celtic revelry.

• Washing Well Wenches — Hysterical, high-energy laundresses serving up sudsy comedy.

• Sturdy Beggars (Mud Show) — Slapstick shenanigans in the mud pit, rain or shine.

• Loud Mime — A flamboyant favorite from New Orleans, back to silently (and loudly) entertain.

• The Wonder Show — Mind-bending magic and immersive illusions.

• Unicycling Unicorn — A 14-foot-high comedy act like no other (Guinness Book of World Records holder).

• Miracle Fish Puppet Theatre — Giant puppets with a big heart and hometown flair.

• Mystikals — Whimsical woodland creatures weaving magic with yarn.

• Muttville Comix — Delightfully talented canines with tricks for days.

• El Zappo — Knife-throwing, whip-cracking sideshow veteran.

• Hamm Lynn Hyper Piper — The witty and long-winded piper.

• Buzzards Bay Buccaneers — Pirate musicians both on land and sea.

• Hey Nunnie Nunnie! (Weekends 1–5) — A habit-forming comedy act full of sinfully good fun.

• Jacques Ze Whipper (Weekends 6–8) — TikTok-famous whip master turning tricks into art (Guinness Book of World Records holder).

King Richard's Faire runs weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from Aug. 30 through Oct. 19. The faire is open on Labor Day and Columbus Day.

Parking is free and tickets can be purchased online . They are $46 for adults and $26 for children ages 4-11. Kids under 3 get in for free.

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