Bess and Marley

07/20/2026

With Bristol Renaissance Faire closed all weekend, what is there to do? Join us for a livestream tonight!! We're going live at 7 PM CST to play some tunes, be goofy, and have fun with all the friends that we're missing today. See ya then!

07/20/2026

07/17/2026

Jk we won’t see you tomorrow…. But come out on Sunday! Love you, miss you! Don’t forget to write!

Due to unhealthy air-quality conditions caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires and based on guidance from the WI Department of Natural Resources the Bristol Renaissance Faire will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, July 18.

The health and safety of our guests, cast, artisans and staff must come first. We know many of you were looking forward to spending the day with us, and we share your disappointment. To exchange your VIP parking and pub crawl tickets, please follow the directions here: https://renfair.com/bristol/faqs/ #1583937686120-729323d9-78cd

We expect to make a decision regarding Sunday's schedule by Saturday evening.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Faire soon.

07/16/2026

💥This weekend's schedule!!💥 There's something different in the air, and it's not just wildfire smoke.... come see us at the Kraken stage to find out what!

📸 photocred Brian Schultz

07/10/2026

Lords and Ladies of the greater Chicagoshire and Wisconsinshire regions, the time is nigh!!! Come join us for a theatrical extravaganza at the Bristol Renaissance Faire for the next 9 weekends! This Saturday and Sunday you can find us at the Kraken stage at 10:30, 12:15, 2:15, and 4:15, alongside The Flaming Ginger and The Lynx Show. Should we.... also... swallow swords? Maybe we will? Who knows.

06/23/2026

Our friends at Faire in the Field have a kickstarter for year 2! This faire provides a unique opportunity to bring an accessible faire to Chicago, that fits the energy and needs of the city.

Please support them, so they can come back in 2027 with permits for a longer faire day and bigger audience capacity!! *Plus the backer gifts you can select are so good*

Help us bring the City of Chicago's very own Renaissance Faire back for another year!

06/08/2026

Bess loved getting to sing with the Queen this spring! Ah well, guess it’s time to go back to plain old Bess & Marley for the summer 😉

We’ll see you at Faire in the Field on Saturday!!

04/17/2026

What’s this??? A faire in Chicago???? Come out and party with us at Faire in the Field on 6/13!

It’s Bess and Marley - Join your new best friends for folk tunes, comedy, and Archimedes the carrier pigeon!