PIRATES INVADE THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
... Encounter History Through Fantasy ...
CAN THE GUARDIANS OF THE BLACK FOREST OF SCOTLAND SAVE KING JAMES THE FIRST FROM THE PIRATE KING & QUEEN & THEIR ROGUES ?
Introducing ... the Denmark Iowa Renaissance Faire
Guardians of the Black Forest Living History Reenactment & Walled Historic Village
Explore Iowa's only Renaissance Fair built on private land. Construction with on-site timber begins in June, July, and August 2024. Sign up to help build or decorate!
The Guardians of the Black Forest will break ground on their new home and begin an exciting and long-anticipated years' long project: a historical village built from and walled in with on-site timber.
Authentic Highland Games of the Quad Cities Were Going To Compete Live
Two months before our Faire, the Springfield Area Highland Games announced they would hold their event over our same dates, which drew all the athletes to them. Instead of watching Highland Games, now you can try YOUR hand at them! Two groups of professionals will guide the strong and brave through the Caber Toss and Sheaf Toss. Test your mettle and become the Highland Games!
Pirate King & Queen of the Royal Rogues & Renegades: Notorious for Shenanigans & Villainy with Panache
Specializing in live, all-day entertainment and dance battles, these Royal Rogues have years of experience terrorizing the shores of New Orleans in French Louisiana and sandy beaches of the mythical land of Vegas. Whether adult or child, these two have a quest for you, but beware their Shenanigans of the highest degree!
Imagine the fantasy and excitement of Captain Hook and Neverland, brought together with the beautiful Technicolor Rococo Swashbuckling moving pictures of the 40's and 50's (1740s, of course). Boasting a homemade wardrobe of over 70 of the fanciest historical costumes ever seen, this duo is the most flamboyant and unforgettable part of any world they raid.
Secluded Private Property, Riverfront Shopping & Shows, NO City Lights or Sounds for a Full Immersion Experience
Join two days of interactive family fun as
history lives through fantasy!
Dappled shade along our riverfront for you to explore.
Become the Highland Games competition as you try your hand at an ancient sport.
Rest and enjoy one of three stages.
Twenty tents of Living History
and dozens of merchants.
Sunshine and shade rimming
the open sky of the Highlands field.
Two natural amphitheaters created
by the bordering forested hills.
Your belly full of hot food during
local music and performances.
Talented Local Community Front-and-Center
Want to take your performance to the stage? Good!
We want Southeastern Iowa local talent for our community event.
An All-ages offer! Any act of any length:
Song, music, dance, acrobatics, stunts, comedy, classic plays, etc.
Four 10-minute stage openings,
Eight 30-minute stage openings,
Two 1-hour openings.
Behind-The-Scenes Opportunities
Want to be involved in the production stages? Me, too!
Volunteer to build and paint props
or to add your own wild ideas!
Build & paint signs & stage backdrops,
terraform paths for accessibility.
This year's volunteers are the
first hires in years to come.
Construction begins in June, July & August of 2024.
Sponsors of the DIRF & DIRF Giving Back to the Community
10% of Ticket Sales goes to Burlington Area Homeless Shelter
