Order of Epona - Veteran and woman owned, the esteemed Order of Epona traces its roots back to 2010, when a fellowship of kindred spirits, bound by a passion for horses and the allure of bygone eras, embarked upon a noble quest. What began as a mere gathering of friends has since blossomed into a renowned troupe of Knights, Ladies, and their noble steeds, captivating audiences far and wide with their awe-inspiring performances.
The Courting Jesters - Not merely jesters of the court, but courters of the very heart! This delightful duo of delightful fools—Ace and Rosie—shall leave thee breathless with laughter and amazement.
Knight's Tourney - Gather 'round, good folk, and prepare yourselves for a rollicking good time at the Knight's Tourney! Led by the dynamic duo of Matt Vidal and Chris Wheeler, seasoned performers of the stage in the illustrious Black Hills, this spectacle promises to be a riotous blend of action, romance, thrills, and comedy - all topped off with the pièce de résistance: two knights engaged in glorious combat!
Black Moon Free Company - The Black Moon Free Company is a noble band of armored warriors hailing from the fair city of Rapid, within the realm of South Dakota. Devoted to the chivalric art of Buhurt—a sport most fierce and full-contact—they don armor of steel and wield weapons of rattan and metal, clashing in glorious melee as true knights of old.
Aluma the Littlest Dragon - Through much praise, a sprinkle of charm, and perhaps a goblet or two of mead, Kazimir hath convinced the small—yet most mighty—Aluma the Littlest Dragon to join him on this grand adventure!
The Dashing Pirate - The Dashing Pirate, who didst first arrive as a humble guest last year, did so charm the crowd (and our hearts) that we hath invited him back as an official performer! With snark in his speech and a twinkle in his eye, he’s sure to plunder a smile—or perchance a coin—from thee!
Black Hills Historical European Martial Arts - Learn and find information resources for starting your journey into historical fencing and medieval swordsmanship. Train to use the long sword, buckler, rapier, montante / zweihänder, British military sabres and more swords from this industrious group!
Punk and Bloat - Two magicians full of mischief and shenanigans that just might actually be good at they do - or at leas they try to!
The Mystics Mercenaries - Gather ye, brave adventurers of every ilk, for the Mystic Mercenaries make their grand return! These cunning wayfarers shall lead thee upon a quest of enchantment and discovery, offering riddles, clues, and secrets most arcane to guide thy journey.
Kazimir's Sword-Swallowing Danger Show - Kazimir the Hungry is a performer with decades of experience in various dangerous arts, including Sword Swallowing, Fire Eating and Breathing, Glass Eating, Bed of Nails, and more!
Sara the Siren- Graced our lanes since the festival’s very first days! With a personality as enchanting as the sea herself and a wit as sharp as a pirate’s cutlass, she bringeth mirth, magic, and just a touch of sass to all she encounters.
Medieval Minstrels - Cellist, flautist, and drummer performing medieval/renaissance era classical music
And many more!