The Guild of St. Matthias (right) The Guild of St. Matthias portrays a company of 16th century English soldiers and their support staff, having returned to England from abroad to seek audience with the regining monarch. Depending upon the time period in which the particular faire is set, we are either the garrison of Calais (pre 1534) or the garrison of Dublin (post 1534).

Saint Vibiana's It is our desire to portray village common folk, including craftsmen, fishmongers and washing women. Our storyline is that the majority of the guild has traveled to any particular region or faire hailing from a border town near the western coast at the southernmost part of Scotland or northernmost part of England. Displaced villagers after the majority of our homes and village was razed by fire, either by accident (argument ensues - "it was the smithy", "no it was the kiln!) or by writ of fire and sword. Craftspersons in the guild exist for pottery, woodworking, smithy and leathercraft in addition to experienced members in storytelling and period games.

Sierra Spiral Dancers (right) As an ever-evolving caravan of performers, you can expect to see dancers that include all ages and come from a variety of ethnic and dance backgrounds.

St. John's Guild The Knights of St. John, a multinational, religous military organization.

The Guild of Santa Maria (left) A historical re-enactment group that performs at Renaissance Faires and other events along the West Coast and beyond. We portray an ambassadorial entourage from the Medici Court in Florence sent to call upon the Courts of Elizabeth and Mary as they travel throughout their own countryside in an attempt to avoid London's summer bouts of the Plague. From encampment we wait until Her Majesty has time to have an audience and in the interim we spend our days haggling with the local merchants in working out new trade agreements, drilling our troops should the need arise for a military action, receiving and sending dispatches, and holding court - and in short, trying to make the best of being so far from home. In addition to entertaining the faire's audience, we also seek to educate, both though continual improvisational theater directed both at other performers as well as towards any patron who would care to join in the play, and through activities such as period weapons instruction, blackwork, music, painting, and much more.
Clann Fraser (left) Clann Fraser is made up of wee ones to older than dirt. We a Scottish traveling encampment of Fraser Earl of Lovat with a fair representation of crofter to Noble.

The Villayge Idyots We are a group of street entertainers bent on causing all kinds of entertaining "trouble" in the streets of faire. Made up of peasants (and a handful of pirates!) from mixed nationalities (mostly English and Scottish), our sole purpose is to bring laughter and merriment throughout the streets of the faire by playing dozens of games and performing dozens of humorous acts that are sure to have visitors and patrons alike clutching their sides in laughter. We leave almost no stone unturned, but are sure to keep it appropriate for the wee ones as well. A handful of our members are also crew members of the pirate ship Reaper, the nemesis crew of the Privateers of the Dauntless who, when the Dauntless is in attendance at a faire, provide a massive crowd-drawing act of peril, tragedy, and comedy for an unforgettable event that thousands have loved and thousands more are sure to enjoy.

Peasant Rats (right) A faire-folk gave concept of 'mud begger' at Calaveras Cetlic Faire in 2007. On June 1, 2007 Peasant Rats blasted full-speed ahead and made the first appearance and offical gatelist at the Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe.

Academie of Saint Clair We are a mix of noble and middle-class characters, mostly noble, and we represent the dowager Countess of Devon and the family of one of her retainers, Sir Daniel Hawkridge, wife, children and servants.

Trey Cromwell: Professional Showoff! (left) Professional Showoff is a one man danger variety act. Each show includes extreme juggling, audience interaction, comedy and feats of utterly ridiculous behavior. Pieces you will see are: The Human Pretzel (contortion) Juggler Flambe (fire juggling/eating) The Most Creative Use Of A Balloon EVER

Myth & Magic With a combined stage experience of over 40 years Myth & Magic will entertain your patrons with their gut busting comedy and mind boggling feats of magic for the entire Family, with lots of audience participation. When not on stage you will find Myth & Magic performing walk around magic.

Castlewood Re-enactment Guild (right) English Nobles with a working household

Merchants of the Phoenix We all come from various places, travelling through the lands for many reasons. We recover goods, and gain the profit. Some may call us merchants others may call us pirates. We prefer to be called merchants. We sell, buy, and trade goods along the many trade routes, making stops into villages and cities alike before taking our leave back onto the open sea. May it be our knowledge, transport or our blades we make our way, and help you through yours.

The Trayn'd Bande of the Blackfriars (left) Some of the most accomplished swordsmen in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth could be found in a place called the Blackfriars. Once a Dominican monastery, the estates of the priory came to be commonly known as "Blackfriars" due to the black vestments of the Dominican monks. The friars had gained permission from the London City authorities to have the whole of the Blackfriars precinct be named a "liberty", and therefore outside City jurisdiction, even though within the City walls. In the Blackfriars many swordsman found the freedom to practice swordsmanship outside the regulations set down by the London masters of defence. It was quite common to see Italian, German or Spanish styles of swordplay being practiced in the Blackfriars along with traditional English swordsmanship. Because of the renown of the swordsmen who frequent the Blackfriars, the Queen has tasked them with the responsibility of testing the capabilities of England's militia and introducing the militia to the latest fighting techniques and weapons forms. Thus was born "The Trayn'd Bande of the Blackfriars". During the course of testing the Blackfriars can be seen using such weapons forms as; sword and buckler (a common battlefield combination), rapier and dagger (common with civil attire), and maybe even longsword.

Clan Iain Abrach (right) Clan Iain Abrach is a Renaissance Guild specializing in 16th Century Highland Historical Re-enactment. We excel in portraying everyday life. We have many artisans and crafts people in our group.

Thistle House Actor's Guild Guild Master & Mistress Cheryl & Andrew Whitney Guild Secretary Kathy Wells Nationality: Isle of Man, Peasant, Merchant, Crafter, Noble, Royal Court

St. Andrews Guild (left) The Saint Andrews Noble Order of Royal Scots is a non-profit re-enactment organizations that portrays the Nobles of Scotland.

Dark Boar Carin (right) An group of individuals who enjoy gathering together to educate the public about Medieval Viking society and culture through reenactment and fellowship. We are located in the Central Valley of California.

St. Sebastians An archers guild keen on showcasing period archery.

Theme Actors Group(left) Elizabethan "Sea Rovers" or privateers with an encampment in a sea faring theme.

Tuath Ui Niall (right) 6th century Northern Ireland band of Ulster soldiers. Soldiers and camp consist of: Scottish heavy infantry, known as Galloglaigh & lightly armored Ceathairne (Irish Kern) and our Mban Bruthainneach (Women).