The Jousting Championship is on hiatus for 2008. Maybe we'll be back in 2009. In the mean time, check out Hooliefest!, a brand new music festival in Sonora, coming September, 2008. New special events Friday! Knight's Feast and Media Day. Three stages with jesters, jugglers and renaissance entertainers. Check out the Music Schedule. Take our survey. Acres of renaissance village with over 1000 costumed reenactors plus food, drink and vendors Check out last year's photos . A totally immersive, all outdoor event The most riders we've ever had! Sword fighting, armored tournament and longbow archery Expanded layout, better parking, more music.

Joining Stand Easy on the outdoor main stage will be the faire's new San Fransisco friends, Culann's Hounds, who had so much fun last year they just had to come back for more. We're happy to welcome them back for another rockin good show.

The Black Irish Band will be on stage as well, with their blend of Irish, Italian, and American folk music, along with sea songs, ethnic pieces, and a number of original pieces.

And of course, Saturday Night, we can rock the evening away with Tempest.

Pirate's Ball Saturday Night!

Renaissance Faire
Step back to a time where armored knights traveled the countryside competing for fortune and fame. Sit down at one of the outdoor stages and enjoy a performance by one of the faire's stage acts - juggling perhaps? Magic? Fire eating? Browse the faire's vendors and see wares from clothing and jewelry to swords and armor. Then grab a drink and head to the jousting arena, where you'll see some of the world's top competitors fighting for a piece of the prize purse (and maybe some bragging rights).

Join us this year as we grow into new site with more of everything than last year. More music, more actors, a bigger village, and of course, hard-hitting, lance-splitting jousting.
About the Faire
The Jousting Championships and Renaissance Faire takes place every September at the Calaveras Fairgrounds in Angels Camp, CA. The heavy-armor jousting tournament is held over the course of both days, with two heats daily. Between the daily jousts the faire is filled with music, stages, vendors, food, and drink. This is a family friendly event, "ins and outs" are allowed, and camping is available at the fairgrounds. The event was brought to life in 2003 by the clowns who host the Calaveras Celtic Faire.