Fans of King Richard’s Faire, New England’s oldest Renaissance fair, will have to wait until 2021 to get their medieval clothing, food, and fun.
The fair, scheduled for September 5 to October 25, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Tuesday. Thousands of people attend the fair each year, offering live entertainment, attractions, food, games, and costumed revelers at an 80-acre wooded site in Carver.
“Closing the doors this season is heartbreaking for our loyal Faire fans and our entire team,” founder Bonnie Shapiro said in a press release. “While King Richard’s Fair is a land of magic and fantasy, COVID-19 is very real. Our primary focus is to protect our beloved clients, the cast and staff who together bring magic and joy through the gates of Carvershire each year. As a family business and mainstay at Carver, safety is always our number one concern. King Richard’s Faire is a legacy in New England, and we will do everything in our royal power to come back and meet in a glorious season of the king’s 40th anniversary. “
King Richard’s Faire plans to open on September 4, 2021 for its 40th anniversary season. The fair will return with never-before-seen acts, new foods and special anniversary functions, according to Aimée Shapiro Sedley, co-producer and general manager of the event.
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