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A knight rides down the course at the 2019 jousting competition, one of many events held as part of the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire. After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the fair returned last year.
June 8, 2023
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June 9, 2023 1 a.m.
Faire brings Renaissance to life
Annual event taking place this weekend
The Sandpoint Renaissance Faire features everything from music, magic, dancing and comedy to combat, feasting, and aerial arts. Held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the sixth annual event is being held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road. A jousting tournament, featuring the Epona Equestrian Team, will take place at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., both days. In addition, faire organizers said there will be performances by mar=gicians, comedy and more.