DATES/TIMES:

• Saturdays & Sundays

• June 10th thru July 2nd, 2023

• 10am-6pm

• Rain or shine!

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Tickets:

• Tickets can be purchased online by card in advance or at our ticket booth by cash only during the festival day.

• Online tickets will open for sale in the Spring 2023.​

• Tiny Tots (3 & under) FREE

• Young Lads & Maidens (4-17 yrs) $10

• Masters & Mistresses (18+ yrs) $15

• Life Experienced (65+ yrs) $10

• PLEASE NOTE:Internet connection on the festival grounds is spotty at best.

• As such, we do not have credit card capabilities at this time for ticket sales on the grounds - CASH ONLY. 

• All sales are final. There are no returnes, exchanges or refunds. 

• Tickets can be used one time, for one person on any one day of the run for the current season. 

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PARKING:

• There will be a very small cash fee for parking; the money will go to the local organizations (youth sports, church groups, school clubs) who are working as our parking attendants. 

• Parking is located just outside the main entrance.

• No vehicles are allowed on the grounds.

• Please respect the handicapped spaces, located right next to the main gate. They are reserved for those individuals who really need them. 

• Vehicle owners assume all responsibility for their vehicle when in the parking lot/festival grounds. 

• Vehicle owner is responsible for safely parking their vehicle and is asked to please be respectful of others and their vehicles in the parking lot.

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ALCOHOL POLICY: 

• Specific vendors will provide a selection of alcoholic beverages for purchase. 

• Wisconsin legal age is 21

• Valid picture ID is required for alcohol purchase and consumption.

• The festival requests all guests who are choosing to partake in alcohol be responsible. Remember this is a family friendly event. Please be appropriate.

• The festival has the right to deny sale of alcohol to patrons.

• The festival has the right to remove anyone from the property who is abusing alcohol and causing trouble.

• Underage guests are not allowed into the "tavern" areas unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or spouse of legal drinking age. 

• Absolutely no carry-ins or carry-outs allowed. 

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PHOTO/VIDEO WAIVER:

• By entering the grounds of Newbourne Village all guests and participants grant the management and staff of the festival, and authorized members of the media permission to take photographs and video of them to be used in advertising, promotions, and documentation of the event, and for security purposes, and waive any and all rights regarding use of their image or likeness and for the aforementioned purposes.

• Photos on this website by Larry Edwards, Barry Ortaleza, John Solberg, Gary Krogman, Debbie Abraham, Audrey Prosser & other photographers

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COSTUMES:

• Patrons are highly encouraged to wear Costumes!

• Anything ranging from Medieval or Renaissance to Fantasy would be appropriate for guests.  

• Our festival's "look" centers around the years circa 1560 through 1585.

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ORIGIN OF THE NAME NEWBOURNE & WHY IS IT SPELLED LIKE THAT:

• The name was chosen for several reasons. 

• 1. A name was desired that reflected a real place, yet lent itself to a fairytale feel. The spelling is derived from the old english spelling.  

• 2. The names of some of the most respected and successful festivals in the country go by names that represent a real place, historical event or a feeling rather than a region in the U.S.A.

• 3. Since Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival is not the first festival to ever take place on the grounds, a name needed to be chosen that would distinctly differentiate us from the former fairs. Also it's been over a decade since a festival was on the grounds and we feel that we are like the phoenix - a festival born anew. 

• 4. The word Renaissance means "Rebirth". It was a celebration of life and all that was best in humanity. So, "Newbourne" or "New Born" is a play on that.    

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ATM MACHINES:

• We do have an ATM in our Village.

• Most vendors will have credit card capabilities, but not all.

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PATRON PETS:​

• Only SERVICE DOGS are permitted on the festival grounds.

• No other patron dogs/pets are permitted on the festival grounds.

• Owners are fully responsible for their service dog.

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WEAPONS POLICY:

• Absolutely no firearms are permitted on the festival grounds. 

• Other weapons must be peace-tied at all times: this means that the weapon is tied, strapped or otherwise secured so that it cannot be drawn or wielded.

• Any guest wielding, holding, or displaying an untied weapon will be ejected from the fair. 

• We reserve the right not to allow a weapon to be brought into the fare for any reason.

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ASSUMPTION OF RISK & PERSONAL HEALTH RESPONSIBILITY:

• Newbourne Village will have several basic first aid kits on site for minor injuries (ie: small cut or scrape). 

• In case of a major health incident call 911-emergency. 

• Anyone attending the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival takes full responsibility for their own personal health & safety and acquiring the appropriate assistance should a need arise. 

• Anyone attending the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival assumes all risks, hazards, and dangers arising from their presence on the grounds or relating in any way to the risk of contracting a communicable disease or illness.

• Including, without limitation, exposure to Covid-19 or any other bacteria, virus, or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness, whether that exposure occurs before, during, or after the event, and regardless of how caused or contracted.

• Anyone attending the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival hereby waive any and all claims and potential claims against the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival, event organizer/promoters, A-Frame Entertainment LLC and its affiliates - relating to such risks, hazards, and dangers.

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Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival Code of Conduct

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At Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival our goal is to provide a safe, clean, and inviting experience for family entertainment. 

 

To ensure all of our guests enjoy their time in our little village, we require every visitor to comply with the following rules and policies included in this code of conduct.

 

Behavior: Guests are asked to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a family-friendly amusement park. Unruly, disruptive, or offensive behavior, including failing to adhere to posted safety regulations, is strictly prohibited. Guests who appear intoxicated, under the influence of illegal substances, or exhibit any other illicit or belligerent behavior will be escorted from the park without refund and/or turned over to the proper authorities.

 

Dress Guidelines: Proper attire is required for the duration of your visit to Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival. In order to maintain an environment suitable for guests of all ages, and in consideration of your personal health and safety, shirts and shoes MUST be worn at all times. Clothing depicting rude, vulgar, and otherwise offensive language or images is not permitted. Clothing in multiple layers is subject to search. We reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that we consider inappropriate or attire that could distract from the experience of other guests. Guests in violation of our dress code will be asked to leave and escorted from the festival grounds.

 

Language: Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival adheres to a zero-tolerance policy regarding offensive language. Visitors using profanity or abusive language, including symbols or gestures, will be escorted from the premises and will not be eligible for a refund.

 

Smoking: For the comfort of all guests, smoking tobacco, e-cigarettes, or other products that produce vapor or smoke are allowed only in designated smoking areas.

 

Supervision of Underage Guests: Please supervise your children at all times. Cast members are NOT babysitters or responsible for any child who does not belong to them. Guests under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a guest age 18 or older to enter the festival grounds.

 

Lost Children: We ask parents and guardians to remain with small children at all times. In the event you are separated from a person under your supervision, please contact the first available Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival participant for assistance. NVRF recommends designating a centrally located meeting place to gather if someone in your party gets lost. As a guideline any NVRF participant who finds a lost child knows to stay with the child and sit with them on the swing (located at The Crossroads in the center of the village). The NVRF participant will not release the child to anyone unless the child/parent can identify one another. 

 

Commercial Photography: As a condition of entering the property, guests grant the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival permission to be photographed, filmed, and video/audio recorded on-premises without compensation for any reason. Commercial photography of every kind is prohibited within Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival without explicit written consent from management. It is also forbidden to bring ancillary photography/videography equipment into the park without prior written approval, including, but not limited to, lights, tripods, and reflectors.

Alcohol Consumption: Alcoholic beverages purchased in Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival must be consumed on-premises. No outside alcohol is permitted inside the grounds. All patrons are required to produce valid identification to purchase adult beverages, and no one under the age of 21 will be served. Please drink responsibly.

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Animals/Pets: Service dogs are permitted in the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival. All other animals and pets are prohibited. Service dogs must remain on a leash or in a harness and under the control of the owner at all times.  We ask that you do not leave animals on the festival perimeter. In such cases, the appropriate authorities will be notified.

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Wildlife: We do have naturally occurring wildlife on the grounds. Do not remove any animal from the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival for any reason. If you believe there is an injured animal, please alert our management team or participants. During the run of our festival the local turtles make their way across the grounds to lay their eggs. Please do not interfere with them, keep a safe distance. Look, but don’t touch under any circumstances. 

 

Inclement Weather: The Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival reserves the right to temporarily shut down during electrical storms, heavy rain, high winds, or otherwise dangerous weather conditions. There are no refunds for inclement weather.

 

Bag Checks: All persons, bags, parcels, clothing, and other items may be subject to screening/security checks within our site and at the entrance. We reserve the right not to allow any bag, parcel, or other items to be brought into the grounds and to deal with any unattended object in such a way as we consider appropriate. We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.

 

Restricted Items: 

 

The following items are not allowed at the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival:

1. Functional firearms, knives, razor blades, weapons, or objects of any kind capable of causing harm are strictly forbidden. All period-appropriate weaponry must be peace-tied. See NVRF participants for help peace tying your weapon at the gate.

2. Recreational devices such as drones, remote control toys are prohibited. Bicycles, skateboards, shoes with wheels, scooters, and rollerblades are not permitted on the premises.

3. Suitcases, backpacks (with or without wheels) larger than 24” long x 15” wide x 18” high are not permitted. (All allowed bags are subject to search; see “Bag Checks” below for details.)

4. Wheeled mobility devices with less than 3 wheels or devices that cannot maintain stability and balance when stopped, unpowered or unoccupied. Training wheels or similar modifications are not permitted. Devices must be manually or electrically powered and operated at a walking pace. Devices should be single rider and not exceed 36” (92cm) in width and 52” (132cm) in length.

5. Folding chairs are not permitted, as ample seating is available within the site.

6. Glass containers (excluding small containers such as baby food jars) are a possible hazard and are not permitted.

7. Other items that we determine may be harmful or disruptive.

 

Acceptable Outside Refreshments:

 

We offer a variety of fresh, delicious food for our guests to enjoy at our Festival. As a rule no outside food/beverage is allowed to be brought into the festival; however, we understand that guests may need to bring outside food and drink into our Festival if the following applies:

 

Acceptable items:

1. Any food required for medical purposes and medically–indicated nutritional supplements

2. Any food required for special dietary needs

3. Baby food/baby formula

Prohibited items:

1. Picnic lunches

2. Food that requires heating or refrigeration

3. Alcohol and glass containers (excluding baby food jars)

4. Coolers

 

Please be advised that all bags and personal items are subject to inspection.

 

Restricted/Backstage Areas: Restricted areas are off-limits to visitors. Guests attempting to enter restricted areas will be escorted from the Festival without a refund.

 

First Aid Station: Should you or a member of your party require medical assistance, our First Aid Station is located next to the first bathroom which is close to the front gate. We have basic first aid supplies. If you need assistance, please ask any employee for assistance or directions. In case of an emergency please call 911 or have a NVRF participant do so for you. Local police, fire, EMT are on stand by and ready to assist. 

 

Lost & Found: While the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival  is not responsible for lost and stolen personal items, we will do everything we can to help you recover your property. For assistance please visit Lost & Found, located at the ticket booth just outside the front gate. Lost and found items will be kept for the duration of the current season. One week after the closing of NVRF any unclaimed items will be considered forfeit and become the property of the festival to do what they will with said items.  

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Prohibited Activities:

The following activities are not allowed at the Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival :

1. The sale of goods or services or the display of goods or services for sale.

2. The distribution of printed or recorded materials of any kind.

3. Engaging with other Guests or impeding the operation while posing as or portraying any character in costume.

4. Unauthorized events, demonstrations, or speeches, or the usage of any flag, banner, or sign for commercial purposes, or to incite a crowd.

5. Feeding any animals in the park, including birds.

6. Photography, videotaping, or recording of any kind for commercial purposes.

7. Recording or streaming any Entertainment longer than 60 seconds consecutively.

8. Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the festival or any associated facility.

 

Law Compliance: The Newbourne Village Renaissance Festival is committed to providing a safe environment. In addition to our Code of Conduct, guests are required to follow all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and on-site instructions.

 

Company Rights:

1. We may photograph, film, videotape, record, or otherwise reproduce the image and/or voice of any person who enters the Festival and use the same for any purpose without payment to any person.

2. We reserve the right to deny admission or to require a person already admitted to leave the festival, without refund, liability, or compensation if we consider that the circumstances so require.

3. Festival Rules and Regulations are subject to change without notice.