The 26th Annual Renaissance Arts & Craft Fair – Missoula, Montana

If you are one of the thousands of Renaissance Fair participants, and you will be in Missoula, Montana at the end of November 2006 then you may want to stop by the 26th Annual Renaissance Arts and Craft Fair. This event has a long and colorful history in Missoula, and this year promises to maintain that tradition. The Renaissance Fair will be held between Friday November 24 and Sunday November 26, 2006.

Contact Information

For specific information about events, tickets, etc. you will need to contact the Fair’s Coordinators at:

The 26th Annual Renaissance arts & Craft Fair
P.O. Box 1053
Lewistown, Montana 59457
(406) 538-2212 phone number
(406) 538-2857 fax number

Location of the 26th Annual Renaissance Arts & Craft Fair, Missoula

The 26th Annual Renaissance Arts & Craft Fair will be hosted at the Holiday Inn Parkside in Missoula, Montana. This quality hotel is located in beautiful downtown Missoula and it has ample parking and access to local cuisine and fun. To get to this hotel you can take the Orange Street Exit on I-90, stay on Orange Street until you come to the intersection of Orange and Front, turn left onto Front Street, follow Front Street to the intersection of Front and Pattee, turn right on Pattee, and follow this street until you reach the Holiday Inn Parkside.

Holiday Inn Parkside
200 South Pattee Street
Missoula, Montana 59802
(406) 721-8550 phone number
1-800-399-0408 toll free number
http://www.himissoula.com/
info@himissoula.com

If you plan on attending this event and are arriving from out of town, this is an excellent hotel to stay at. They offer ATMs, a bar/lounge, breakfast, an indoor pool, high speed Internet access, lunch service, business services, non-smoking rooms, continental breakfast, dinner service, gift shop, fitness center, fine dining, fax service, in-room coffee, hot tub, handicapped accessible rooms and services, suites, shuttle service from the airport, and vending machines. Their rooms are reasonably priced at about $90 per room. However, since the Renaissance Fair is hosted at this hotel they probably will offer participants for this event a discounted price. You will need to ask the reservation clerk if a discount is offered.

Events

The 26th Annual Renaissance Arts & Craft Fair will offer a wide variety of traditional activities and events. Traditional arts and crafts from local artisans and artists will be on display throughout the fair. Live entertainment, re-enactments, skits, and other festive events will be held during the fair. Other points of interest will include wildlife art, western art, Native American art, music, modern art, food and drink, and performing arts. This is a great event to attend, and a great place to start your holiday shopping.

Also, while you are in Missoula you can take advantage of the city’s attractions. There are dozens of specialty shops located in Downtown Missoula that will offer you a unique shopping experience. If you are interested in wildlife you can walk along one of the many river and nature trails that run through the city. You can also take part in local holiday celebrations and events that will be hosted during the Thanksgiving weekend.