Axel the Sot	Heard on DOCTOR DEMENTO! Ahoy Matey! Climb on board with the original Drunken Sailor for a Pub Show filled with Naughty Songs, Toasts, and Jokes & Limericks. A visit to the festival just isn't complete without hoisting a brew with this seasoned and salty sailor!
Rio Blue	See his antics as he provides percussive accompaniment at the joust, the Chess match & other village events throughout the day. You can also find him with Owain Phyfe for most wonderous music.
Owain Phyfe	A vocalist of the New World Renaissance Band, playing the "Greatest Hits" of ancient times, this well-traveled minstrel returns to our shire with music from abroad. Ancient songs in English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Welsh, Provencal, Hungarian, and Ukrainian are presented for your pleasure. Ah, romance! Just added - APPEARING FINAL WEEKEND! (replacing Odd's Bodkins on the cottage stage)
Gibbon the Troubadour	Gibbon's songs will delight and entertain you with their simple beauty. A traveling minstrel in the truest sense, his music spans centuries and his wit spans much more.
Menagerie Music	Due to personal reasons, Menagerie Music will not be appearing this season.
Will "The Fiddler" Kradlak	Will is best known for his work with the band MacAlum. Join Will as he plays some of his favorite celtic tunes for all to enjoy! July 11th - August 9th, only
Porter & Stout	With guitars, drums, whistles, an a strangley non-pirate-like harp, these two will amaze you with a broad spectrum of tunes. It's music, plunder, and really bad eggs - what more could you ask for?
Empty Hats	Giacomo the Jester & Looney Lucy present: "Songs in the key of Blue!" From the sublime to the ridiculous and back again!!! July 11th - August 2nd, only
Silent Lion	Intense instrumentals and lyrics of a Medieval mysticism reveal Silent Lion to be genuinely enchanted. Spirited and romantic or passionate and brooding, Silent Lion will bring you into their own magical world.
Barrett Taylor	Through the lanes of the shire this wandering piper roams, and the melodies of the Highlands will be heard by all.
Michael Manderen	Be swept away by the melodious tunes of our Medieval Minstrel, played on lute and viola da gamba as he meanders through our magical lanes.
Lady Judy, the Village Fiddler	Nimble fingers and a dazzling array of melodies graciously come from Lady Judy and her violin. Sure to enchant and mesmerize one and all throughout the shire. Come and listen wherever you find her playing either alone, or with others, and you surely will not be disappointed. Just added - APPEARING FINAL WEEKEND! (replacing Odd's Bodkins on the cottage stage)
Circa Paleo (formerly Elysium & Emuziki)	The violin sings ancient melodies. Ethnic drums paint a lush rhythmscape. These minstrels breathe new life into instrumental folk songs of old. Experience a passionate musical journey from East to West.

Robin Hood and Marion	Magical Storytelling! Two different stories: St. George and the Dragon, and Tales of Robin Hood. Featuring six members of the audience in a high-energy, highly interactive romp, narrated by Robin Hood & Maid Marian. Children laughing, families cheering and hilarity ensues! July 11/12, only
Terry Griffith, the Irish Troubadour	Terry is able to make an audience laugh with songs of Irish humor and then weep with ballads that touch the soul. His guitar melds with his voice to create one instrument that stirs the imagination and captures the heart. July 11/12, only
Aerial Acrobatics	Aerial acrobatics! A family show suitable for all ages, featuring juggling, contortion, partner balancing, aerial silks and aerial static trapeze! Exciting artistry, dare-devil skills and a light-hearted sense of humor make this show a family favorite! July 18/19, only
The Harper & The Minstrel	Celtic harps, flutes, recorders, penny whistle, bowed psaltery, guitar and beautiful vocal harmonies will transport you to another place and time. Specializing in ballads and airs, the Harper & the Minstrel perform renaissance music from the Celtic lands and beyond. July 18/19, only
Wonderfool the Pirate	It's Wonderfool, but this time he's a Pirate. YAARRGGHH!!! See what he has in store for you on this Pirate Invasion Weekend! (see Wonderfool's act description above) July 25/26, only
Red McWilliams	Combine a dynamic baritone voice with percussion and a 12-string guitar, mix with stories, silliness and humor and you have singer/songwriter/guitarist/storyteller/balladeer/jokester..."Red McWilliams. America's Celt" Total Entertainer! Total Entertainment! July 25/26, only
Matthew Abelson	Amazing hammered dulcimer artistry! Dynamic and Beautiful. August 1/2, only
Danny Malloy	Appealing to audiences young and old, Danny has captured the hearts of his listeners with songs of life, love and rollicking sing-a-longs. Danny Malloy brings joy and laughter to all! August 1/2, only
The Great Lakes Pipe Band	The Great Lakes Pipe Band boasts some of the top bagpipe and drumming instructors in the Cleveland, Ohio area. We don't need all the players, just the right ones. August 1, only
The Geauga Highlanders Pipes and Drums Band	Our purpose is to preserve and promote an interest in Gaelic heritage, culture, and music. To educate and advance band members in the Gaelic music theory and skills required for highland bagpiping and highland drumming. August 2, only
Zoltan the Adequate	Brilliant? Amazing? No, just adequate! Come see feats of bizarre geek magic and stunts of sheer stupidity! Watch and cringe as Zoltan plays with fire, swallows a four-foot balloon, and more. Surely, a curiosity to be reckoned with. August 8/9, only
Naughty Bawdy Babes	Two beautiful and naughty wenches singing songs to blush by. August 8/9, only
Odd's Bodkins	Odd's Bodkin is a new trio playing original and traditional Irish and Folk songs, Gypsy tunes, Sea Shanties and Fiddle Tunes on fiddle, flute, mandolin, guitar and bass. Songs of Mythology, Folklore and Goth Girl Love! August 8/9
Dr. John Vohlidka	Dr. John Vohlidka, Instructor of History at Gannon U, will give a lecture on executioners in late Medieval Germany, who were paid by their town or city to torture suspected criminals and witches, and execute the guilty. But they also had a side practice: medicine. This talk will examine how such executioners had a thriving medical practice on the side and explain how they performed these duties, why they were good at it, what kind of practices they were allowed to perform and why they were popular healers. Stage times: 2:15pm on the Sherwood Stage; 3:45pm on the Stumbull Inn Stage; and 5:00pm on the Harmony Glen Stage.   Saturday August 8th, only
Danger Slash	One half of the famous "Hack & Slash Show!" Watch Slash as he performs dangerous acts of questionable sanity. Will he survive? Don't miss it! August 15/16, only
Forsythe Special	This three-man Celtic music band will enhance your day with their lively tunes of traditional Irish and Scottish music. August 15/16, only
The Madrigals of Shenango Valley Chorale	Step back in time as the Lords and Ladies of The Madrigals perform tunes of court, castle, and church. These talented singers will bring alive the music that tells the tale of brave Knights, sanctifies the cloistered halls of magnificent cathedrals, and professes the beauty of love and friendships true. Attired in the costumes of the high court, these singers will open the portals to a time gone by with their beautiful melodies and spirited chansons. August 15/16, only