IRONWOOD, MI - Sunday, June 22, 2008 - The 2008 Lake Superior Renaissance Faire, located in the majestic setting of Norrie Park in Ironwood, Michigan along side the beautiful Montreal River, began yesterday and will continue today.

According to the Ren Faire website, www.lakesuperiorrenfaire.com, "The Faire has been 'Reborn' after a long hiatus. Plans for this  years Faire are grander and  more active with twice the area to play with. More games, more authenticity and more enthusiasm than ever before. Medieval and Renaissance enthusiasts from near and far are joining together to give the Faire real flare and excitement. Join us for a festive romp in the mystical 'Shire of Lochenwold' as we relive the best of times between the Seventh and the Seventeenth Centuries."

An Actors' and Bards' Guilde provides entertainment for all tastes. The Artisans' Guilde showcases a variety of artists and craftsmen at work, and gives faire-goers the opportunity for hands-on participation. The 'Field of Honor' and 'Soft-Sword' courts have always been popular with faire visitors, and some friendly competitions in these venues are at this year's faire.

Tour the Medieval Encampment, watch Fencing Demonstrations in the fighting rings, shop for Handcrafted items in the Marketplace and indulge in excellent Food and Drink from proud purveyors.

Entrance fee: $5.00 per day for Adults, $4.00 for Adults in costume, Children  6 yrs and under are free.

Weapons with sharp edges or blades must be "peace tied" and remain sheathed. No weapons will be allowed on Faire Grounds that present a potential hazard to other fairegoers (This does however exclude actors and vendors in appropriate areas.)

• Please, No Pets!
• Any animals included in Demonstrations or Acts must be Verified by the Faire Board. Dogs providing assistance are, of course, welcome.
• Parking is free!

The Lake Superior Renaissance Faire is a community event brought to you by Area Businesses,  and Local Enthusiasts! The following are contributors to the 2008 Lake Superior Renaissance Faire: 

• Royalty of the Realm - contributions of $200 or more.
  Bessemer Plywood
  D'Signs
  Great Lakes Woodworks
  Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce
  Ironwood Plastics
  Lake Road Veterinary Clinic
  River Valley State Bank
  Snow Country Real Estate
• Lords and Ladies of the Realm - contributions of $100 - $199
  Beacon Ambulance
  Bell Chalet
  Classic Motor Inn
  Forslund Building Supply
  Stanley Gresham, DDS
  Indianhead Motel
  Iron County Miner
  Little of This... Little of That
  Mike's Restaurant
  N.P.L. Labs
  Olde Suffolk Ale House
  Pine Tree Gallery
  Kathy Richards Management
  Roman's Enterprises, Incorporated
  Rowe White Cross Pharmacy
  Super 8 Motel
  Superior Shoes
  Tacconelli's Downtown
  Wells Fargo Bank
• Knight of the Realm - contributions of $50 - $99
  Aukee Chiropractic
  Broadway Automotive
  European Car Service
  Fabric Patch
  Giovanoni True Value Hardware
  Gogebic Range Bank
  Handsome Prints
  Hitt's Fine Furniture
  Hurley Honda - Toyota
  Ironwood Area Business & Professional Women
  Steve Lahti
  Mattson's TV & Appliance
  McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home
  NAPA
  Northstar Electronics
  Northwoods Rental
  Rudolph Perhalla
  Perttula's Auto Repair
  Range Animal Hospital
  Dave Riegler - Edward Jones
  State Farm Insurance (John Oberto)
  Uptown Cafe
• Other Contributors - not all are financial contributions, some are materials, supplies, ad-space, elbow grease, etc.
  The Abelman Company
  Art Unlimited
  Bessemer Small Engine
  C & M Oil Company
  Chief Oil Company
  County Clipper
  Creative Spirits
  D'Signs
  Elle Stevens Jewelers 
  Floors n' Mor
  Guardian Title Company
  Ironwood Antiques
  Ironwood Glass
  David Kuklenski, CPA
  Nature's Picks Rock & Gift Shop
  Northstar Physical Therapy
  Northwoods Niche
  Paw Prints
  Range Motor Sports
  Ray's Mobil
  Reflections Salon
  Silver Street Wireless
  Steiger's Home Center
  Jerry Synkelma
  US 2 Service Center

For additional information: Call Karen, 906-932-3621. Do yourself a favor and go to the Lake Superior Renaissance Faire today!