Come one, come all! Steel String Brewery is hosting one of the grandest affairs on the 14th of November! We invite you to our Fools Faire, a renaissance festival on the fields of Pluck Farm! Fantastical beverages, craft vendors & artisans, cosplay contest, birds of prey showcase, fighting knights, bouncy castle, a bonfire and more!
–↠ ITINERARY ↞–
12:00 pm Fair opens
1:00 pm Sword Fighting: Knightly Order of the Fiat Lux
1:30 pm Live Music: The Flamboyant Foppes
3:00 pm Costume Contest (prizes for both young and old!)
3:30 pm Live Music: The Flamboyant Foppes
4:30 pm Sword Fighting: Knightly Order of the Fiat Lux
5:00 pm Lighting of Bonfire
8:00 pm Fair ends
–↠ CRAFT MARKET & ACTIVITIES ↞– 12pm-5pm
↠ Knightly Order of the Fiat Lux
Build-a-Boffer workshop, and Fight-a-Knight! Don’t miss their full-speed, full-contact sword combat demonstrations at 1:00PM and 4:30PM!
The Knightly Order of the Fiat Lux are nonprofit organization run by volunteers. Please consider giving a donation and/or buy merch to support their cause! https://www.tkofl.com/
↠ Birds Of Prey Showcase – CLAWS INC
Meet owls, falcons, hawks and corvids up close!
CLAWS is an all volunteer run organization rescuing, rehabilitating and speaking for North Carolina Wildlife. Support their cause! https://www.nc-claws.org
–↠ MARKET VENDORS ↞– 12pm-5pm
Finklepott’s Fairy Hair – Sparkling hair applications by a certified winged professional
Riley Rose Studio – Handmade art, stationary and jewelry from Chapel Hill, NC
Fifth Season Gardening – Fairy garden kits, mead making materials and homebrew supplies from Carrboro and Raleigh
Galactic Gemstones – Handmade and natural crystals, gemstones and jewelry
Kid Clover – Kid friendly, delicious herbal teas, also information on plant-based workshops for curious kids and families
Herd & Hive – Premium hand-poured candles using locally sourced North Carolina tallow and beeswax, combining heritage materials with modern fragrance performance
Old Door Forge – Local blacksmith offering demonstrations of handmade metalwork
Glitter Found Vintage – Saxapahaw-based collector of vintage jewelry, collectibles, postcards, and more!
The Witch’s Mercantile – Local fantasy author, zine maker, and creator of The Faefolk Fables, a family tabletop game
9Designsbynat – Custom jewelry, paint and resin work from Carrboro
Taurean Treasures – Offering taxidermied insects in shadow boxes and terrariums with preserved and foraged bones, mushrooms, and flora
Abuela’s Crafts – Handmade items including hand-painted hats, handmade jewelry, basket bags made out of recycled plastic and so much more
The Changeling Studio – Costumes and jewelry, wire based “fairy ear cuffs” and other costume accessories added seasonally.
Terra Astra – Botanical magician and divine designer specializing in myth and magick through herbals, jewelry, and art
VKittyKnitty – Hand crafted knit and crochet accessories
Crafted By Cass – Whimsical handmade goods, such as cosmetic bags, purses, bag charms, art prints, and other accessories, using second-hand fabrics and supplies.
Benevolence Farm – body care and fragrance infused with herbs and flowers from their 13 acre farm, supporting a living wage program for formerly incarcerated women and nonbinary folks
–↠ FOOD & DRINKS ↞– 12pm-8pm
Hickory Turkey BBQ – Turkey Legs and Turkey BBQ
Merkato Ethiopian – Meat and vegan Ethiopian dishes. Gluten- and dairy-free!
Harry’s Hot Dogs – Fancy hot dogs with innovative toppings, fries and more!
FREE event for the whole family (even the four-legged ones)
Bring cash in case some vendors don’t accept card.
Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
Parking is limited. Please carpool if possible
