Montana Renaissance Festival

04/03/2025

Throwback Thursday
To the glorious days of Montana Renaissance Festival 2019 at ZooMontana!

Hark! Journey with us back through time to a weekend filled with magic, mirth, and mayhem! From knights clashing steel on the tourney field, to fairies enchanting wee ones in the grove, from delicious turkey legs to the thunderous roar of cannon fire — our merry gathering had it all!

Feast thine eyes upon a bounty of photos and videos capturing the spirit of the festival — the laughter, the costumes, the vendors, the music, and the unforgettable moments that made this year’s faire one for the ages!

Whether thou didst wander the artisan lanes, cheer thy champion at the joust, or sip a cold mead by the stage, thank thee for being part of our magical realm.

👉 Share thy favorite memories in the comments! Tag thy friends 🎭

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04/03/2025

03/29/2025

Stocks: the official negotiation tactic of Captain Scurvy's Black Dragon Pub.

🐙 "All I said was we need a bigger fryer and a second oven... and suddenly I'm the villain?"

The Brocktapus is making a solid case for some shiny new kitchen upgrades—but Kenneth seems less than thrilled about opening the coin purse.

Stocks: the official negotiation tactic of Captain Scurvy's Black Dragon Pub.

03/27/2025

Blast from the Past – 2018 Edition!

Just posted a new album full of familiar (if slightly younger!) faces. Take a look and tag yourself—or your friends if they’re being shy!

And here’s a challenge for the memory keepers:

Who remembers whose wedding that was with the sword and parasol arch? 🗡️☂️💍

Let’s hear your stories in the comments!

03/27/2025

🦅✨ They soar, they swoop, they strike awe into the hearts of all who behold them…

Join us at the 2025 Montana Renaissance Festival for the triumphant return of Raptor Events LLC—a breathtaking and feather-filled spectacle featuring falcons, hawks, owls, and other magnificent raptors!

🍃 Marvel at the majesty of our Royal Falconer and the winged warriors who rule the skies. These thrilling flight demonstrations will leave thee breathless—and every cheer helps, as a portion of the proceeds goes directly to raptor conservation!

📸 Hast thou crossed paths with one of our skyborne legends in years past?

Share thy favorite photo with a falcon or owl and tag us—we’d love to see thy memories take flight!

Use the hashtag for a chance to be featured!

🎟️ Tickets await thee, noble friend:
(And remember… early birds don’t just catch the worm—they get better parking!) 🪙

03/26/2025

🔥🐉 DRAGON SIGHTING ALERT! 🐉🔥

The artisans at Buckets N' Stuff have done it again! Behold the latest treasure forged by their clever hands—a massive dragon skull destined to grace the Montana Renaissance Festival!

Dare ye gaze upon the bones of a beast so mighty?
📽️ Watch the video below and witness the craftsmanship worthy of legend!

Then grab thy tickets, lest the dragons wake and find thee unprepared:
2025 Montana Renaissance Festival

03/24/2025

The Legend of Friar Franklin :-)

The Legend of Friar Franklin

They say he wandered in one stormy night—soaked, scruffy, and dragging a half-eaten turkey leg larger than his entire body.

No one knows where Friar Franklin came from. Some claim he was once the beloved pet of a monastery sacked by pirates. Others insist he was a cursed friar himself, transformed into a schnauzer for preaching too long during Sunday feasts. A few believe he simply chose the Black Dragon Pub after tasting Scurvy’s stew and realizing there was no holier calling than guarding the kitchen door.

Whatever the truth, Friar Franklin never left.

With his little brown robe, his ale-stained collar, and a bark that can silence a brawl, he became the heart of the pub—part mascot, part priest, part four-legged judge of character. Newcomers learn quickly: if Franklin growls at you, settle your tab and leave.

He’s been known to break up fights, sniff out lies, and once allegedly chased a tax collector off the island. The Brocktapus swears he saw the schnauzer outdrink a dockhand, while Deborah insists Franklin understands Latin. Giovanni just pets him and mutters, “That’s not a dog, that’s a miracle.”

On feast days, he’s fed first. On stormy nights, he curls up by the hearth. And if you ask Kenneth the Humble, he’ll smile and say:

“Even the fiercest pirates need a friar to bless the rum.”

Photos by the talented Casey Page

03/22/2025

Avast, good folk! Be sure to read the fine article penned by the noble Lady Lillian all about Captain Scurvy's Black Dragon Pub Learn the tale behind the sails, the vision, and the merriment soon to grace our lands. Raise a mug and dive into the details, if ye dare! ☠️🍻🐉

Captain Scurvy's Black Dragon Pub occupies for former Fieldhouse space at 2601 Minnesota Avenue and is set to open in May.

03/22/2025

Arrr mateys! Captain Scurvy be puttin’ out the call!

In search of: old or damaged siding — any size, any color, no plunder too small! I be buildin’ a brand-new, redesigned pirate ship fit to sail 'round the Montana Renaissance Festival, but alas… me usual supplier be caught in the doldrums of delay.

So if ye or someone ye know be removin’ siding from a house or barn, I’d be most grateful to come haul it off and give it new life upon the high seas o’ our festival grounds. I swear on me hook, it'll be repurposed in the most piratical of ways!

Thank ye kindly in advance, and may fair winds find ye! ☠️🏴‍☠️⚓

03/21/2025

03/21/2025

🏴‍☠️💰 Check THESE out! 💰🏴‍☠️

We just got our hands on some actual DOUBLOONS—and aye, they’re gorgeous!

(Alright, me photos could be better, but trust us—these beauties shine like dragon gold in person! 🐉✨)

We’re puttin’ together a contest where YOU could win one of these fine coins for yer own collection!

💡 Got ideas for what kind of contest would be worthy of a doubloon?

Costumes? Pirate accents? Shanty singin’?

Let us know in the comments!

Feast yer eyes on the treasure below, and stay tuned… the games be comin’ soon! ⚔️📸👇

03/19/2025

🏆✨ We Did It! ✨🏆

Thanks to YOU, our incredible patrons, performers, vendors, and community, the Montana Renaissance Festival has been named the 4th Best Renaissance Festival in the USA by the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards!

We are beyond honored to be recognized on a national level, and it’s all because of your unwavering support, love for the festival, and boundless enthusiasm for the magic we create together.

From the depths of our hearts—THANK YOU! 🎭⚔️🏹🍗

This is not just our win, but yours. Here’s to making next year even more legendary! 🏰🔥

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03/18/2025

🎉 Huzzah and Congratulations to JIm MacKenzie 🎭🎶

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate one of our newest performers, Jim McKenzie, Comedian with Mad Skills, for winning Favorite Stage Solo Instrumental Performer in the 2024 Renaissance Festival Awards! 🏆👏

Jim’s incredible talent, sharp wit, and jaw-dropping musical skills have captivated audiences far and wide, and we are honored to have him as part of our festival family. If you haven’t had the chance to witness his mad skills in action yet, be sure to catch him June 7-8 in Red Lodge —you won’t want to miss it!

Let’s all raise a goblet and give a resounding HUZZAH! for Jim McKenzie! 🏰🥁🎶

Oh, yeah, on the same day as my first gig as a solo musician I can also announce this…

03/17/2025

🍀 Hark, ye merry revelers! 🍀

On this most fortuitous day of Saint Patrick, let us cast aside the dull utterances of modern tongues and embrace a speech most befitting of noblefolk and scoundrels alike! Should ye find thyself in need of merriment, refreshment, or simply a touch of the ol’ Irish charm, let these fine phrases be thy guide:

🍺 Instead of "Let's get a drink," say: "Let’s wet the shamrock and find some good craic!"
🍀 Instead of "You're so lucky," say: "You’ve got the luck of the Irish, you do!"
🎭 Instead of "That was amazing!", say: "Sure, that was grand altogether!"
👋 Instead of "Goodbye, see you later," say: "May the road rise to meet you, ‘til next we meet!"
🏰 Instead of "Let's go have fun," say: "Time for a bit o’ mischief and merriment!"

So don thy finest green garb, raise a flagon of mead or an ale most frothy, and let us revel in the spirit of Éire with cheer and mirth! Sláinte to thee, and may thy tankard never empty! 🍻⚔️☘️