Themed Events

King Richard’s Faire

2012

Special Event Contests

Weekend – 1

Carver Day

*All Carver residents with proper ID are admitted free on Saturday, Sept. 1st!

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

“Vow Renewal”

• Open to all married Lords & Ladies wanting to renew their wedding vows to one another.  Lord Percival Dégagée, an ordained minister will perform the ceremony.
• Renewal to be held at 4pm on Saturday, September 15th  (rain date, Sunday, September 16th ) on the King’s Stage.  

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.

 

Weekend – 4

 Biker’s Weekend

The Royal Ink Contest & The Royal “Steeds” (Motorcycle) Contest

(Must be 18 and over, ID required)

          ROYAL “INK” CONTEST

• The Royal Ink Contest to be held at 4pm on Saturday, September 22 (rain date, Sunday, September 23^rd ) on the King’s Stage.  Contestants will meet at the King’s Stage first.
• 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 Coverage 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, as well as a one of kind special prize
• 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.

ROYAL “STEED” (Motorcycle) CONTEST

• The Royal Steed Contest to be held at 3pm on Saturday, September 22 (rain date, Sunday, September 23^rd ) outside the front gate.  
• Pre-registration is required.  The first 20 Contestants to email info@kingrichardsfaire.net with their name and description of their motorcycle will be entered.
• Contestants will then be able to have VIP parking on Saturday, Sept. 22 outside the front gate (parking crew will have your name and will direct you where to park.
• Contestants will meet at the entrance at 2:50pm.
• “Steeds” will be judged by King Richard X and a surprise guest.
• Prizes will be awarded in three categories: 
• Best Renaissance themed “steed”
• Most Exotic “Steed”
• Most Decked Out “Steed”
• Each of the three winners of the Steed Contest will receive a complimentary pair of King Richard’s Faire tickets to use for another weekend and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
• Winners will accompany the King and his royal court onto the dais for the 5 p.m. Joust along with the 6 winners of the Tattoo 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 11 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:

1. 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.

1. Disqualification – Children over the age of 11 are not eligible. King Richard’s Faire vendors, staff, performers and their families are ineligible from participating.

Weekend – 6

Carvershire’s Got Talent

• On Saturday, October 6^th (rain date Sunday, October 7th) at 4pm, King Richard’s Faire will hold a local dance talent contest.
• Pre-registration is 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)Each participating school will receive a pair of complimentary tickets for each student to King Richard’s Faire 2013 season.

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.

 Weekend – 7

Beard & Moustache Contest

(Must be 18 or older)

• Saturday, October 6th at 4pm on the King’s Stage.  (Rain date is Sunday, October 7th.)
• No pre-registration required.  Contestants can line-up at the stage prior to the contest.
• Judging will be for the following categories:
  • Longest Beard/Moustache
  • Most creative Beard/Moustache
  • Most renaissance Beard/Moustache

• 2 Winners in each category will win 2 tickets to the 2013 season of King Richard’s Faire, a restaurant gift card  and accompany the King and his royal court onto the dais for the 5:00 pm Joust.

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.

 

Weekend – 8