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We are thrilled to bring you FOUR WEEKENDS of pure entertainment, starting from the last two weekends in May, all the way through the first two weekends in June. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience even more of the Shire of New Crossford! Each weekend will be filled with enchantment, adventure, and new surprises that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible event. Join us on this journey to a world of wonder and magic!

We are thrilled to bring you FOUR WEEKENDS of pure entertainment, starting from the last two weekends in May, all the way through the first two weekends in June. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience even more of the Shire of New Crossford! Each weekend will be filled with enchantment, adventure, and new surprises that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible event. Join us on this journey to a world of wonder and magic!

Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. ACen happens once a year in the Spring (around April or May) less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, in Rosemont, IL. The convention is held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, IL.

As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more!

Throughout the centuries, the tradition and charm behind the music, dance and stories of the Celtic peoples have captivated the world. The contributions of the Irish, Scots Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Bretons, and Galecians/Asturians not only fill libraries and castles but also pubs, homes and our hearts. The Celtic Fling & Highland Games, as an unbridled celebration of Celtic Culture, offers a first-hand tour of these compelling cultures as it salutes both traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage

Anthrocon began as Albany Anthrocon in 1997, and since then has grown into one of the largest anthropomorphics conventions in the world with a membership in 2022 of over 9,700 attendees and over $450,000 raised for various charities. All of the finer aspects of anthropomorphic, or more commonly, “Furry” fandom, are celebrated here.

Pennsic is an annual event, in the guise of a “War”, between the Kingdoms of the East and the Middle of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Pennsic is also the largest Society event, with attendance in recent years exceeding 10,000. The scheduled activities include large melee battles, tournaments, archery, stage performances, dancing, and hundreds of classes on medieval topics. The marketplace has over 200 merchants selling a variety of wares.

Get ready to live the excitement and adventure of jousting knights and royal delights with colorfully costumed villagers and merrymakers ready to make your visit an unforgettable experience. Musical, stunt and theatrical performances, magic acts and comical mud beggars are just a few of the many daily shows! Immerse yourself in the days of Merrie Olde England, steeped in the allure of bygone days and knights!

King Richard’s Faire is the largest, biggest, and best Renaissance festival in the six states of New England. Visit us and escape YOUR reality in our world of magic and merriment, and be prepared to make memories to last a lifetime.