BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: \;History and Science Come Together: \n\nThe 2012 Virgin ia Renaissance Faire Opens May 12\nSpotsylvania\, VA\n\n \;&mdash\;T he Virginia Renaissance Faire will open for its 11th year on Saturday\, May 12 for five weekends of historical fun and merriment. Set on the gro unds of beautiful Lake Anna Winery\, 5621 Courthouse Rd.\, Spotsylvania\ , VA\, the Faire is open on Saturdays and Sundays May 12 to June 10 from 10 AM to 5 PM\, rain or shine. Admission is $9 and free for children fi ve and under.\nThis season will focus on new and wondrous inventions and scientific discoveries of the late 16th Century\, during the reign of Q ueen Elizabeth I. Our Village of Stafford features period costume\, shop ping\, music\, hands-on historical crafts and re-enactments\, archery\, and jousting displays for children and adults\, as well as food and drin k.\nLeave behind the 21st Century and learn to swing a sword and carry a pike in military drill\, practice your long bow skills and learn the fi ne art of seamanship. Guests may dance the Maypole\, attend the Court of Common Pleas\, and learn all about the fashion of the period or how a k night suits up for the joust. Children&rsquo\;s activities abound and in clude crafts such as making a horn book\, spinning\, weaving and leather working as well as a knighting ceremony by the Queen.\nThe Virginia Rena issance Faire is filled with craftsmen\, food purveyors and\, of course\ , spirits in the town Pub or Wine Garden. Each weekend has a different t heme and on Military Heritage weekend (May 26-27) active\, retired and r eserve military personnel are admitted free with ID. For more detailed i nformation\, a list of weekend themes and directions\, visit the website at www.VaRF.org or call 703-508-5036.\n \; URL:http://woodbridge-va.patch.com/events/the-2012-virginia-renaissance-f aire SUMMARY:The 2012 Virginia Renaissance Faire LOCATION:5621 Courthouse Rd\, Spotsylvania\, VA 22551: 5621 Courthouse Rd \, Spotsylvania\, VA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR