Don Juan & Esmeralda

03/03/2026

You did it! You voted and we won!

Favorite Physical Non-Musical Group Variety Show…that’s a mouthful.

Thank you for taking the time to vote and sending us off with a fun little bonus. Now you may ask where you can see this award winning show going forward… you can’t! MwaHahaHahahaHahhaaa

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01/02/2026

If you are so inclined you can vote for us in the Renaissance Festival Podcast Awards!

We were placed in the “Group Variety Show” category.

And look, Esmeralda would just personally find it incredibly funny if we won for our final year and then no one could actually see the show anymore. So if you wanna make her smile go cast that vote!

While you’re there you could also vote for Adam Crack for best “Whipping Performance”.

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12/21/2025

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Two short stories full of magic and delight.

11/18/2025

The final weekend of the Carolina Renaissance Festival is almost here. Can you believe it?!

Join us at the Palace Stage for some sword fighting, whip cracking, and knife throwing fun!

⭐️10:30 ⭐️12:30 ⭐️2:30 ⭐️4:15

Psssst….The flaming swords are in our Weird Show at 4:15. 🔥🔥🔥

📸: Joseph Germano

11/13/2025

What’s that we hear?

Is it the sound of TIE Fighters and a Tardis?

Time Travelers Weekend at the Carolina Renaissance Festival is upon us and we are ready to party like it’s 1999… or 1599. The options are endless this weekend!

Palace Stage!
⭐️11:30⭐️ 12:30⭐️ 2:30⭐️ 4:15

📸: Elizabeth Cook Croot

11/07/2025

We have waited patiently for 2 years to bottle and enjoy Don Juan’s El Bravucon Añejo. Just like the man himself, the aging process has created a smooth spirit. This tequila is perfect sipping, and seductive in cocktails. 🏴‍☠️⚔️🥃

Many people have asked us where you can find Don Juan’s tequila, it is available solely from Mount Hope Estate & Winery’s stores in Pennsylvania. While you can only purchase from the website if you are a Pennsylvania resident I’ve included the link below for those who would like to take a look!

https://mounthope.estate/product/el-bravucon-anejo-tequila/

10/29/2025

It’s time to deck the halls for Pirate Christmas at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, yo ho ho ho!

We got these beautiful ornaments gifted to us last weekend and we couldn’t love them more! They put us in the perfect mood to celebrate this coming weekend’s theme.

Come visit us at the Palace Theatre for 4 shows a day!

10/25/2025

Something wicked this way comes!

And I’m not just talking about the new Stanley cups releasing at Target tomorrow.

It’s Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights at the Carolina Renaissance Festival and we are ready to bring the chills with dangerous stunts and terrifying jokes!

Join us at the Palace Theatre four times a day!
🎃 10:30 🎃 12:30 🎃 2:30 🎃4:15

10/17/2025

Third weekend already!? Time is flying this season!

Come see us at the Palace Theatre 4 times a day.
(I mean you don’t personally have to come to all four shows, you have 4 opportunities, you know what I mean)

⭐️10:30 ⭐️12:30 ⭐️2:30 Renaissance Man Show
⭐️4:15 The Weird Show

10/07/2025

We all know this is the last year for the show and that Don Juan is taking his final bow at the end of the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Lets show him ALL THE LOVE this season!! ❤️❤️❤️

But did you know that after 30 years of performing in the Don Juan and Miguel show and 3 years of this show Esmeralda is also stepping away from performing?

She has had a successful whip making business (Dakitty Whips) for the last 12 years and she will be moving into that business full time. It’s a big change, but we are excited for the future. 💐💐💐

Come see us both for the next 7 weekends at the Palace Theatre! ⭐️10:30 ⭐️12:30 ⭐️2:30 ⭐️4:15.

10/04/2025

I’m so excited for opening weekend of the Carolina Renaissance Festival that I almost forgot to tell you where to find us!

We have four shows a day at the Palace Theatre, but the times are new this year..

⭐️10:30, 12:30, 2:30 -> The Renaissance Man Show
⭐️4:15 -> The WeiRd SHoW!