2-1-2008:Merchant apps for NebFaire and Iowa Ren Fest now downloadable.
NebFaire HAS A NEW LOCATION FOR 2008!

Event Sponsor Hotels: Bellevue Settle Inn / Holiday Inn Express /
Great Adventures Water Resort / Courtyard Downtown

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Join us for food, fun, fact and fantasy.
6th Annual Nebraska Renaissance Faire and Medieval Pageant
May 10-11, 2008 - Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch - near Papillion, NE
(*We are constructing a permanent "themepark" site at
this new location for a multi-weekend run in future years.)

(Do you get the Regional Renaissance Reporter?)

Nebraska Renaissance Faire LogoThe renaissance returns! Come join our rogues, pirates, and wenches for some great family fun.

Latest News:

4/19/2008: Check out our 2008 TV ad (see below).

We'd like to thank our hotel sponsors: downtown Courtyard/Marriott, Great Adventures Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Bellevue Settle Inn.

1/12/2008: Area hotels - want to be listed here? Contact us for details!

Faire Facts:

Dates: May 10-11, 2008

Times: 11am-6pm

Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and under 8 free.

Location: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. 11001 S. 48th St near Papillion, ideally located between Highway 370 and Cornhusker Rd. (in other words, it's at S. 48th & Cornhusker). See Bellevueberryfarm.com for more particulars or call tel. #402-331-5500 to plan your next party, company banquet or wedding.

Map: via Google Maps (with hotels!)

Lodging: Motels/hotels in the area interested in sponsoring this event (with discount room rates), your information could be here! Contact us!

Special Hotel Rates:

Bellevue Settle Inn
800-218-9602
2105 Pratt Avenue
Bellevue, NE 68123
(Near Cornhusker Rd. & Hwy 75)
(2.5 miles - map)
* $10 discount for festival merchants & performers.

Holiday Inn Express logo

Holiday Inn Express
888-465-4329 or 402-502-4500
10804 S 15th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(2.5 miles - map)
* Special rate for "Festival Participants"
** Visiting attendees see current rates.
+ Full breakfast

And More Special Hotels:

Great Adventures Water Resort
402-292-3800
1811 Hillcrest Dr.
Bellevue, NE 68005
* Special Rate to Festival participants - $49.99
* Special Rate to the visiting public - $59.99
* Pool!

Couryard by Marriott logo

Courtyard - Old Market Downtown
402-346-9369
101 S. 10th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(8.7 miles - map)
* Special Rate for Festival participants - $149

Renaissance Weddings

If you are interested in having a renaissance wedding during our festival, contact us immediately so we can help you with a wonderful storybook ceremony.

2008 Participant Information

Merchants and artisans wishing to exhibit this year should contact us now since space will be limited. An cover letter and online merchant application is available for download in Adobe .pdf format (84K). You will need the free Adobe reader (Mac/PC).

Performers and those wishing to volunteer/help out should also contact us.

Television Commercial