Get Involved at the Faire:
There are several ways to get involved at the Northern California Renaissance Faire. Naturally being a ticket bearing patron is the easiest way to participate in the fun. Patrons are welcome and encouraged to dress in Renaissance style costuming to enhance their experience but this is certainly not required.
Aside from being a patron, the options for participating at the Northern California Renaissance include becoming a stage or street performer with our Entertainment Department, working in a booth with our Marketplace, or volunteering for various jobs throughout the faire. Occasionally there are some positions available within beverage, staff or production.
2026 registration and workshops for Entertainment to be announced.
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Volunteer Regents Program:
The Northern California Renaissance Faire is always in need of energetic volunteers. The Volunteer Regent Program offers an alternative way to participate at faire other than working in Marketplace or joining a guild. It is a great way for new participants to learn more about the organization and the options at faire. Volunteers may earn a pass through a variety of services that aid and enhance the faire.
Volunteers go through the same pre-faire training and workshops and follow the same costume guidelines as other participants. We have many volunteer positions available from handing out programs, ticket taking, meet & greet and more. Potential volunteers should read the Participate in Entertainment page for more information on the registration process. Please email the Volunteer Coordinator with any questions you may have at volunteer@norcalrenfaire.com. Thank you again for your interest.
Community Service Opportunities for Students at the Renaissance Faire
High School and College students seeking to fulfill community service requirements are invited to email Maureen at mglancy@coastside.net. Students can volunteer for 4 to 5 hours and have the rest of the day to enjoy the Faire. Volunteers wearing appropriate Renaissance attire will be assigned duties in public areas of the faire. Volunteers in street clothes will be able to help behind the scenes. If you need a costume, we will try to help fit you when you arrive.
The minimum number of hours volunteers work at Faire is 4 hours. If you require more hours, arrangements can be made for you to return.
To volunteer and earn your day at Faire, speak with your supervising teacher to be sure this will satisfy school/course requirements then contact Maureen for details. You must plan on being at the ticket booth at 9:00 a.m. to be admitted and to receive your assignment. Bring with you a note from your teacher authorizing you to volunteer and identifying the school and class/course.
Jobs
For those seeking part time work or a fun volunteer position, the faire has many opportunities within the variety of vendors that sell their wares in our Marketplace. Whether it’s a gaming booth such as Archery or Axe Throw, or a food booth selling turkey legs or ice cream or an artisan booth selling their hand crafted jewelry, clothing, or leather goods to name just a few, our vendors are always looking for good help. Marketplace is the foundation of the faire and the business of selling these wares is a major part of our festive and entertaining atmosphere. All the world is a stage at faire so Marketplace workers participate in the recreation of an Elizabethan Market faire with their costuming and language and customer interaction, just like the actors.
The Rules of Play Workshop should be attended by all new marketplace workers and will explain the costume guidelines and general information. Depending upon the booth, the owner may request or require applicants to attend other available workshops. The workshops are free, casual and roughly one hour long.
There are positions available. If you are interested in working at the Faire, please send an email to: NorCalRenFaireMarketplace@gmail.com.