Band of Iron Lions

⚔️ Thank you for kicking off our fall season with us at the Nebraska Renaissance Festival! ⚔️

We hope you had a fantastic time meeting new people, seeing new faces, and catching up with some familiar favorites. We certainly enjoyed having you there!

Didn't get a chance to see us today? Don't worry, we will be around at the Nebraska Renaissance Faire tomorrow with demonstrations at 11:00 and 3:00! Our encampment will be open all day. Come say hi and learn about swords!

☠The Pirate Stage will be a celebration of opposites this weekend! Eclipse Fire Freaks Entertainment bringing the heat, followed by a brand new addition to the stage that will cool it all back down! You won't want to miss this NEW act to our Faire! Circus POP The Giant Bubble Show!

Our Minstrel stage will delight all ages with Sir Singsalot & the Cockatoo Encounter!
And Theater on the Green brings the action with the Band of Iron Lions & Hero of Mime!
Visit the encampments, and find lots of entertainment in the lanes! The village awakens soon!

➡️We've had to make some adjustments to stages & our village as we've gotten last minute calls of illnesses and in some cases loss of loved ones.
💕Our prayers & sympathy go out to those of our Faire family that have said good-bye to loved ones this week.
🙂We also wish a speedy recovery to those that are ill or injured!

Gates open tomorrow at 10am! Look for more fun things added throughout the realm that are not on the schedule!

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This weekend, the Band of Iron Lions will be set up at the Nebraska Renaissance Faire with our shows set for 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. We are excited to see you there, both at our encampment and at our demonstrations!

Coming to you later this fall! Today we had the pleasure of hosting Iowa PBS this Tuesday at one of our classes. Keep your eyes peeled to see us on your TV!

We cannot wait to end our summer break this weekend by traveling to Elkhorn, NE for the Nebraska Renaissance Faire! We will have 2 sword fighting demonstrations per day at 11am and 3pm. We look forward to see you all there! Huzzah!

The Nebraska Renaissance Faire is almost here! 🏰⚔️

Make sure to scan the QR code for our faire app! You have a great chance of some flash discounts popping up all weekend! Plus all the fantastic info right in the palm of your hand!

We’ve got a full weekend of entertainment planned, and there’s something fun happening around every corner!

(Schedule is tentative & will be adjusted if needed)

☠Pirate Stage - Eclipse Fire Freaks Entertainment will be bringing the heat! 🔥 Then, Circus POP The Giant Bubble Show will cool it down!

⚔Theater on the Green - Catch the Band of Iron Lions, and Hero of Mime throughout the day.

🧚Minstrel Stage - Sir Singsalot, and the Cockatoo Encounter will keep you entertained.

And of course, you’ll find plenty of characters, musicians, performers, and surprises wandering the Faire all weekend long! Shaylee the Fluting Faery & Friends, Zeek Elmshade, the Traveler, Osuzumebachi the Hornet Fae, and more!

📅 August 29 & 30 - 10am to 6pm daily, rain or shine
📍 **Elkhorn Shores– 23301 W. Maple Road, Waterloo, NE 68022
⏰ Tickets available online www.midwestfests.com or at the gate cash or card!

We can’t wait to see you! 🏰✨

We had a fun time today outside as part of HEMA Goes Public with the International Federation of HEMA - ifhema! Thanks to all who came out to visit and learn more about our sport. Remember, we have classes twice a week and accept new members all the time. Message us to get started on your HEMA journey today!

Just 2 more days until HEMA Goes Public. Learn about HEMA and join a vibrant community of pracitioners around the world in this exciting sport. Join us for this special event Sunday, August 23rd, from 11a to 1p, at the Ankeny Band Shell, and learn first hand why Historical European Martial Arts are taking off around the world!

Ever been interested in joining one of our classes and learning about HEMA but can't make it to one of our practices during the week? Join us this Sunday, August 23rd, from 11a to 1p, at the Ankeny Band Shell as HEMA Goes Public with the International Federation of HEMA! We'll have gear for you to try out and information on how to join. We look forward to introducing you to your new favorite hobby!