A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians - A Renaissance Faire

A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians - A Renaissance Faire A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians - A weekend of fun & revelry in Southern Wisconsin the 2nd weekend of October Hark!

Shakespeare on the Edge of Monroe doth cordially invite thee to our Annual Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians, a most wondrous Renaissance Faire, held upon the second weekend of October. Prepare thyself for two days of unbridled merriment and revelry! Though our faire be modest in size, verily it is grand in delight! A plethora of performers await to enchant thee: singers with voices that charm, mus

icians whose melodies bewitch, jugglers with hands of nimble grace, and thespians who bring tales to vivid life. Behold the valor of military reenactors, displaying their mighty arms and sharing the splendor of Renaissance living. Truly, there is such abundance that none shall depart in disappointment. For our young Lords and Ladies, the Kids Kingdom beckons with daring adventures—siege the castle or launch a catapult against a ship! The entire family may test their mettle with spear and axe throwing or don the armor of a gallant knight. Miss not the heart-pounding spectacle of the joust at high noon and again at 3pm each day, where thou might even find thyself part of the thrilling contest! For those of more seasoned years, the Pickled Gizzard Pub offers respite with a tankard of beer whilst enjoying the talents of our many esteemed entertainers and artisans from far and wide. Savor a vast array of ales, including the finest brews of Wisconsin and New Glarus. Our vendors also proffer sweet mead and crisp cider. Stroll among the stalls of entertainers, crafters, artisans, and merchants, all eager to exchange their marvelous wares for thy gold. Discover the region's finest artisans and delight in the culinary wonders of Calli's Pub and other delectable food stands. Where else might one find such boundless joy at so modest a price? Join us for a weekend of splendor and gaiety, fit for all ages! Dost thou yearn to be part of our grand Faire as volunteer or participant? Pray, send us a message to learn how thou might join in the frolicsome revelry we call A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians.

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of our dear friend, Queen Anne Boleyn. Her vivacious spirit...
03/08/2026

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of our dear friend, Queen Anne Boleyn. Her vivacious spirit, kindness, and ability to connect to all people will be so very missed. Queen Anne loved all you Rogues and Ruffians. The last words she spoke as she left the faire in October was that she hoped to live to see another season of our faire.
She had an immense fondness and respect for the joust, and even held a knighting ceremony for the knights. We were honored to know her. We hope that you each had an encounter with Queen Anne. Anne’s spirit will live on at Rogues and Ruffians. RIP dear friend, may your soul live on forever.

✨Rogues and Ruffians has been awarded 1st in Favorite Midwest Renaissance Festival! We are honored to win this outstandi...
03/02/2026

✨Rogues and Ruffians has been awarded 1st in Favorite Midwest Renaissance Festival! We are honored to win this outstanding award. Thank you to everyone who voted, everyone who makes our amazing faire possible, our families, all of our patrons, and the Renaissance Festival Awards Committee.

Thank you to all you Rogues & Ruffians!✨

✨Be There! October 10 & 11, 2026 for our 18th Annual A Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians!✨

✨We were so honored to have Sauk Prairie Schools—Merrimac—learning outside of the classroom, at Shakespeare on the Edge’...
10/15/2025

✨We were so honored to have Sauk Prairie Schools—Merrimac—learning outside of the classroom, at Shakespeare on the Edge’s A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians - A Renaissance Faire, where the art of living history comes to life! Thank you 3rd, 4th and 5th graders for attending our School Field Trip Day on Friday, Oct 10! We hope you return next year!✨

✨Look at the Trinket I was given—                       ✨I love him!✨     What trinkets did you take from the           ...
10/14/2025

✨Look at the Trinket I was given—
✨I love him!✨
What trinkets did you take from the
new Trinket Trading Post?
Our ❤️’s were filled when we saw
hundreds of people sharing in the
spirit of the Trinket Trading Post.
✨We want to see your trinkets
from Rogues & Ruffians.✨

10/13/2025

✨”And the last one out of the circus has to lock up everything.” 🐘
We’ve packed OUR circus & left town.
Til next year—Huzzah! 🎪

✨HUZZAH✨
10/12/2025

✨HUZZAH✨

✨YOU CAN’T BELIEVE THE          CHARACTERS THAT SHOW UP AT                ROGUES & RUFFIANS!✨           BE HERE TODAY BE...
10/12/2025

✨YOU CAN’T BELIEVE THE
CHARACTERS THAT SHOW UP AT
ROGUES & RUFFIANS!✨
BE HERE TODAY BEFORE WE
LEAVE FOR ANOTHER YEAR!
✨10-5–Circus World, Baraboo, WI✨
✨So much magic, food, & revelry✨

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

✨Day 2 of Rogues & Ruffians! Don’t miss the amazing-ness of this faire! Be There! 10-5✨

10/11/2025

Does anyone know Abigail Vonruden who was at the faire today? Could she please message us?

✨Click on this QR code for all your faire info and updates and scan the QR Code around the faire Oct 11 & 12.✨
10/11/2025

✨Click on this QR code for all your faire info and updates and scan the QR Code around the faire Oct 11 & 12.✨

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Baraboo, WI
53913

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Sunday 10am - 5pm

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