History of Mid Michigan Renaissance Festival
The Dream
For several years Chuck and Wendy H. (aka Lord Dark Wolf and Lady Gwyndolyn) have been attending Renaissance Festivals and talking to the merchants, staff, entertainers, playtrons and patrons. Listening closely to the complaints and compliments on how these festivals are run. Having each person that they talk to tell them what their "ideal" festival would be. Taking all of this information and in their minds and hearts building a Renaissance Festival that would fulfill all of the dreams and desires of the merchants, staff, entertainers, playtrons and patrons. Without them, there is NO FAIRE!!!
Knowing that they themselves want the focus to be on FAMILY, Chuck and Wendy began two special events in Frankenmuth Michigan called the End of Season Renaissance Gathering (November), and the New Years Eve Renaissance Masque (December). The idea of both gatherings was to once again bring their Renaissance Family and Friends together in the celebration of the "Love of Faire". At the same time, being able to bring new people into the large circle of family and friends in hopes that, they too, would fall in love with the Renaissance Festival.
The Reality
After sharing the thoughts of Chuck and Wendy H.'s dream with a Frankenmuth business owner, that set into motion the steps to making their dream a reality. The business owner spoke with a few other local Frankenmuth residents telling them of the dream and talked of how to make this dream happen in the number one tourist town in Michigan. The first local contacted was Vincent K. Vincent has had much contact with local business and has attended and been involved with Frankenmuth events his whole life. After speaking with Vincent, Toni K., Vincent's mother was contacted. Toni owns a large piece of property in Tuscola, Michigan (a short distance from downtown Frankenmuth). The combine force of this group of people brought the dream to an instant reality.
Once everybody had shared their thoughts of making this dream a reality, Vincent and Toni approached the Tuscola Township Planning Commission to obtain their blessing to move forward this event. The Planning Commission received idea with open arms, and the Mid Michigan Renaissance Festival was officially born. Mid Michigan Renaissance Festival is bound to be one of the largest and most successful Renaissance Festivals in the USA.
We at the Mid Michigan Renaissance festival want to keep in mind the wants, dreams and desires of the Renaissance merchants, staff, entertainers and playtrons. We all have joined together to make the dreams of everyone come true. This fall, the dream of Mid Michigan Renaissance Festival will come true.
2008 and 2009 Season
The 2008 and 2009 Seasons of MMRF were an absolute success. We were able to operate all 8 of the days, even with a little rain coming in. We are very thankful for all of our helpers, local businesses, patrons, and family members who helped make this such a success! THANK YOU FROM TONI, WENDY, CHUCK, AND VINCENT! We look forward to 2010 season of MMRF.