“The Brass Ring Thing XII”-a Renaissance Festival

 

The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum (180 Thompson Street North Tonawanda, NY (716) 693-1885 info@carrouselmuseum) is seeking artisans and crafters who wish to sell their creations at “The Brass Ring Thing XII”-a Renaissance Festival to be held on Saturday, June 2nd from 11AM-6 PM . Hand made jewelry, wooden articles, laces, knitting, crochet, candles, and herbs are examples of appropriate items for sale. Vendors are requested to register before the event by calling the museum at 693-1885 for a registration form. The booth fee is $20. Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism pay $10 with ID card. Vendors supply their own table and cover. The museum supplies the space and promotion.

Faire-goers will enjoy a day of swashbuckling sword duels, dangerously accurate knife and axe throwers, gentle lords, beautiful ladies, medieval songsters, and skillful jugglers. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 2 –12. For an additional $5 guests may purchase an unlimited game bracelet which includes catapults, castle bounce, dragon swing, pillow joust, rat pucking, sheep throwing, dragon spears and more! There will also be artisan demonstrations, silent and theme tray auctions, and food and beverages available for purchase.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is housed in the historic Allan Herschell Company Factory building at 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda. For directions and further information about special events, programs, or group tours, visit our web site: www.carrouselmuseum.org or contact us at 716-693-1885 or info@carrouselmuseum.org. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel, band organ, and amusement device industries on the Niagara Frontier for people of all ages, so that it may be preserved, enjoyed and shared with future generations. Through educational, cultural, and recreational programming, visitors will experience the places, people, stories, and artifacts associated with the production of carousels, band organs and amusement devices on the Niagara Frontier. The museum is housed in the historic Allan Herschell Company Factory building at 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda. Hours vary seasonally.

2012 Operating Hours:

January 2 – April 3: Closed for the season. Open for group tours (call or email in advance).

April 4 – June 15: Spring Hours 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Wednesdays – Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. June 16 – September 4: Summer Hours 10:00am – 4:00pm, Mondays – Saturdays; 12:00pm – 4:00pm Sundays. September 5 – December 30: Fall Hours 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Wednesdays – Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

The museum is closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.