Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Description

Our fun and fantasy in the forest serves a purpose every year. Every dollar raised from this event goes to the teachers and students in Lake County Public Schools. The event is an important part of our community and has over a 2 million dollar economic impact on our county. It is this event that creates futures for many less fortunate. The year is 1604 and rumors abound about growing plots that threaten the King. Shaken and looking for a distraction the King and his Court have decided to make their way to the country. Traveling with the King are his Royal Court, Foreign Ambassadors seeking Royal Matches and talks of Treaties, and the King’s cousin, Lady Arabella Stuart. Considered the rightful successor to the throne by some, her designs are set on securing royal permission to marry her lover William Seymour, Duke of Somerset. Greeting his Majesty along the way are numerous people of Shrewsbury. Unbeknown to the King, the gunpoweder plot conspirators lead by Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes, Anne Vaux , and Martha Wright have gathered at the town among the people of Shrewsbury along the route of the Kings progress looking to recruit you to their cause! Growing concerned that his sport will be ruined by court business, or worse, an Assassination Plot, his Majesty is determined to enjoy the festival leaving the royal Guards, led by Captain Malcolm Wolfe to ensure the safety of his person, and all of his guests. It is race to route out the conspirators before they succeed in their disastrous plans!