King Richard’s Faire
2012
Special Event Contests
Weekend – 1
Carver Day!
Weekend – 2
Cleavage Contest
(Must be 18 and over)
- The “Faire ladies of the realm” are invited to be daring without baring it all at the King Richard’s Faire Cleavage Contest, to be held at 4pm on Saturday, September 8th(rain date, Sunday, September 9th).
- Pre-registration is not required, contestants merely need to line up at the stage shortly before judging begins, and show proof of age.
- Prizes will be awarded in three categories:
1. Most authentic 16th century renaissance dress revealing cleavage.
2. Most buxom wench.
3. Most daring neckline.
- Winners in each category will receive a pair of complimentary tickets to King Richard’s Faire for another weekend, a rose, a surprise at the end and will be invited to accompany the King and his royal court onto the dais for the 5pm joust.
- Authentic 16th century women’s dress often featured bodices with square or rounded necklines, which were always cut across the top of the nipple line, never below this line. Women often wore corsets to smooth the lines of the torso, compressing it into a smooth cone shape. The waist was not overly compressed, and the breasts were flattened, resulting in a high, mounded bust line.
Cleavage Contest Rules:
- Minimum Age – The Cleavage Contest is open to all females over the age of 18. Please bring proof of ID.
- Cleavage Defined – Cleavage typically refers to the hollow between a woman’s breasts, as defined by the neckline of the garment worn.
- Disqualification – Bare breasts, flashing, or topless outfits will not be allowed and will result in immediate disqualification.
- Disclaimer – All photos taken of contestants and contest winners become the property of King Richard’s Faire and may be used for publicity purposes without further remuneration to said contestants or winners of the Cleavage Contest.
- Eligibility – All employees of King Richard’s Faire and their families, including vendors, staff, and performers, are not eligible to participate.
Weekend – 3
TBD
Weekend – 4
Knights of the Round Table Contest
(Must be 18 and over)
- Contest to be held at 4pm on Saturday, September 22 (rain date, Sunday, September 23rd ) in the Tournament Field. Contestants will meet at the King’s Stage first.
- Contestants will enter 3 skill challenging contests to determine whether they are The Knight of Carvershire!
- Each participant will compete in Knightly events to test their skills (such as):
- Archery
- Test of Strength, endurance and skill
- Running the Tournament Field and chugging a “yard of beer”
- The King will then “Knight the winner.”
- The newly appointed Knight will be able to watch the 5pm joust on the dais with the King and his royal court. He will also receive a pair of tickets for another weekend, a 30th anniversary season King Richard’s Faire shirt.
- Pre-registration is not required. Contestants should line up at the King’s stage just prior to the contest.
Weekend – 5
Prince & Princess Costume Contest:
Here Ye! Here Ye! All hail the King! And Your Majesty’s Prince and Princess of course!
- All children age 12 years and younger are invited to participate in Prince and Princess Contest at King Richard’s Faire.
- The contest will be held at 4pm on the King’s Stage on Saturday, September 29th (rain date Sunday, September 30th).
- Pre-registration is not required. Contestants should line up at the stage just prior to the contest.
- King Richard will choose the Prince and Princess who best represent the Realm in manner and dress. Pomp and circumstance will not be spared as the pair is ceremoniously crowned!
- King Richard’s Faire will select one special Prince and one special Princess who will be knighted on the King’s Stage following the contest.
- The Prince will be presented with sword and shield (wooden) to protect thy Kingdom, while the Princess will receive an exquisite tiara.
- Winners and their parents will accompany the King and his royal court onto the dais for the 5 p.m. Joust.
Prince and Princess Contest Rules:
- The Royal Duo – Contestants with the best costume representing 16th century royalty and the best manners suiting the Realm will be selected as Prince and Princess.
- Disqualification – Children over the age of 12 are not eligible. King Richard’s Faire vendors, staff, performers and their families are ineligible from participating.
Weekend – 6
The Royal Ink/Tattoo Contest
Show off your ink in King Richard’s Tattoo Contest!
(Must be 18 to enter – ID required)
- OnSaturday, October 6th (rain date Sunday, October 7th) at 4pm, King Richard’s Faire will hold a Tattoo Contest
- Pre-registration is not required. Contestants should line up at the stage just prior to the contest.
- Prizes will be awarded in three categories: (there will be one female and one male winner for each category)
- Best Renaissance Themed Tattoo
- Most Exotic Tattoo
- Most Regrettable Tattoo
- Each of the six winners of the Tattoo Contest will receive a complimentary pair of King Richard’s Faire tickets to use for another weekend and a gift certificate from one of New England’s premier tattoo parlors.
- Winners will accompany the King and his royal court onto the dais for the 5 p.m. Joust.
Tattoo Contest Rules:
1) Location of Tattoo – Tattoo must be located on an area of the body not covered by a traditional swimsuit. For women, this means a two-piece swimsuit. For men, this means a “Speedo” style swimsuit. String bikinis and thongs are not considered traditional swimsuits in this case.
2) Disqualification – Tattoos with obscene words, graphics or gestures will not qualify. Contestants demonstrating obscene behavior during contest will be disqualified. King Richard’s Faire vendors, staff, performers and their families are ineligible from participating.
Participants of King Richard’s Faire including performers, artisans and their employees are not eligible for any of the special event contests.
All photos taken of contestants and contest winners become the property of King Richard’s Faire and may be used for publicity and advertising purposes without further remuneration to said contestants or winners.
