12th Annual Renaissance Faire Returns to Twig

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12th Annual Renaissance Faire Returns to Twig

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Jun 14, 2009 at 8:11 PM CST

Story Updated: Jun 14, 2009 at 8:11 PM CST

It's easy to drive past the small town of Twig, just Northwest of Duluth, but had you passed the tiny town this weekend you would have snuck a double-take.

What looks like a scene out of Robin Hood is actually a full-blown Renaissance Fair that was born from a small craft gathering 12 years ago.

Now, it brings live full-contact jousting, true period costuming, and artisan merchants together for a memorable weekend.

3 stages of entertainment and 40 merchants selling everything from costumes to bows and arrows, aim to emphasize the historic nature of the period rather than the theatrical.

The event considers itself a family based happening.

There's even pony trail rides available for the kids.

Tuesday, Jun 16 at 5:50 AM annie wrote ...

Every year I hear of this event after the fact. What's up with that? Do they know about advertising or are they trying to stay small??

Monday, Jun 15 at 6:09 AM Toni wrote ...

I totally agree!!

Sunday, Jun 14 at 8:57 PM scott wrote ...

would have been nice to hear about this BEFORE it happened, instead of after.

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