Francis Prachthauser
Francis Prachthauser is an established fine artist that specializes in custom bronze jewelry and wearable art. Originally from Parsippany, New Jersey, Francis began his career as a bronze artist in 1982; he first encountered this medium at 17 years old working a summer job on the Jersey Shore. At the time he never expected welding to turn into a career that has now spanned 4 decades. With over 40 years of experience, Francis has had his work featured in a number of institutions including Universal Studios, Cirque Du Soleil and Dior Spain. His art has been collected by patrons on 6 continents (Antarctica is a tough sell) as well as by notable artists and authors such as Anne Rice and Lindsey Stirling (Artemis). Francis has sold his art to thousands of others who have come across his work at trade shows and Renaissance Festivals across the United States. You can find his work at the following shows in 2023: Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival, Kansas City Renaissance Festival, The Bay Area Renaissance Festival (Tampa, FL), The Virginia Renaissance Festival, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire (Gainesville, FL), Sarasota Medieval Faire, and the Central Florida Highland Games.
2024 Show Schedule
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2024 Show Schedule 〰️
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46th Annual Central Florida Highland Games
Weekends, Jan 13th-14th 2024
Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, Florida
“Join the Villagers of Fittlesworth as they invite one and all to the magical 16th Century European village featuring 15 stages of exciting entertainment including: musicians, magicians, jugglers and jousting. Over 100 artisans will fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted goods for a truly fabulous and endless shopping experience. Patrons will interact with memorable characters and enjoy full-contact live armored jousting, 7 theme weekends, and fabulous food fit for royalty!”
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Bay Area Renaissance Festival
Weekends, Feb 17 - April 3rd 2024
12838 Auton Rd. Dade City, Florida
“Join the Villagers of Fittlesworth as they invite one and all to the magical 16th Century European village featuring 15 stages of exciting entertainment including: musicians, magicians, jugglers and jousting. Over 100 artisans will fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted goods for a truly fabulous and endless shopping experience. Patrons will interact with memorable characters and enjoy full-contact live armored jousting, 7 theme weekends, and fabulous food fit for royalty!”
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Virginia Renaissance Festival
Weekends, May 11th - June 9th, 2024
5621 Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania, Virginia
“Music, stage performances, jousting, hound coursing, living history demonstrations, and more! Explore the many things to do and see around our fair village of Staffordshire. Visit our marketplace to shop a wide selection of artisan crafts including jewelry, clothing, decorations, and one of a kind handmade artwork.”
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Celtic Fling at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival
June 22nd-23rd 2024
2773 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, Pennsylvania
“Throughout the centuries, the tradition and charm behind the music, dance and stories of the Celtic peoples have captivated the world. The contributions of the Irish, Scots Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Bretons, and Galecians/Asturians not only fill libraries and castles but also pubs, homes and our hearts. The Celtic Fling & Highland Games, as an unbridled celebration of Celtic Culture, offers a first-hand tour of these compelling cultures as it salutes both traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage. Delight your senses with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this rollicking Celtic celebration. Enjoy traditional pipe bands, modern Celtic rock bands, and everything in between, plus delicious Celtic cuisine, fresh brewed ales, wines, ciders, and more!”
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Great Lakes Medieval Faire
Weekends, July 6th - August 11th, 2024
5621 Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania, Virginia
“Joyous summer once again blesses the shire of Avoloch.”
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Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival
Weekends August 17th - October 27th
2773 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, Pennsylvania
“Get ready to live the excitement and adventure of jousting knights and royal delights with colorfully costumed villagers and merrymakers ready to make your visit an unforgettable experience. Musical, stunt and theatrical performances, magic acts and comical mud beggars are just a few of the many daily shows! Immerse yourself in the days of Merrie Olde England, steeped in the allure of bygone days and knights!”
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DragonCon
Labor Day Weekend 2024
Atlanta, Georgia
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Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Weekends, August 31st - October 14th 2024
633 North 130th Street, Bonner Springs Kansas
“Join the Villagers of Kansas City as they invite one and all to the magical 16th Century European village featuring 15 stages of exciting entertainment including: musicians, magicians, jugglers and jousting. Over 100 artisans will fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted goods for a truly fabulous and endless shopping experience. Patrons will interact with memorable characters and enjoy full-contact live armored jousting, 7 theme weekends, and fabulous food fit for royalty!”
