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Faire Vendors

galleryguy — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:01:21 CDT

A Celebration of the Italian Renaissance Traditional Early 16th Century and Modern Venetian Festival For a week in February, Ventura will host a series of events celebrating the historic period of the Italian Renaissance Carnevale. These were the times of Michelangelo and de Vinci, vibrant city states and families of the infamous Borgia, Medici and Sforza. Through the centuries, pre-Lenten festivals featured revelers dressed in elaborate and elegant costumes replete with exotic masks. Historical, educational and entertaining activities are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, February 10 to 13 in beautiful downtown Ventura. Events currently being planned include – · Traditional 15th Century Renaissance Faire in Mission Park · Doge’s Masked Ball and entertaining performances · Costume Fashion Shows and “How to” Classes by professional costume designers · Contests for traditional and carnival costumes and masks · George Stuart’s Renaissance Historical Figures® at Museum of Ventura County · Special Renaissance dishes, drink and décor featured at participating restaurants The Carnevale Ventura is a regional event, with invitations going to costuming enthusiasts as well as the general public throughout California. Major cities in Ventura and neighboring counties will be invited to send delegations to the Carnevale. Revelers are strongly urged to elegantly dress and mask in traditional Italian Renaissance attire or modern Venetian carnival-style finery. For more information, please contact – Angel Jones, Faire Director Phone: (805) 258-8694 or email: info@carnevaleventura.com The Carnevale Ventura Commission is owned by the Historical Figures Foundation, a non-profit [501(c)(3)]. The Commission members are volunteers and business persons from the Ventura community. The Commission accepts donations and will arrange sponsorships. Proceeds will be distributed among selected non-profit organizations in the Ventura area. Carnevale Ventura Commission Or email: c/o HISTORICAL FIGURES FOUNDATION info@carnevaleventura.com 35 W. Main Street Ste. B-155 Ventura, CA 93001

A Celebration of the Italian Renaissance

Traditional Early 16th Century and Modern Venetian Festival

For a week in February, Ventura will host a series of events celebrating the historic period of the Italian Renaissance Carnevale. These were the times of Michelangelo and de Vinci, vibrant city states and families of the infamous Borgia, Medici and Sforza. Through the centuries, pre-Lenten festivals featured revelers dressed in elaborate and elegant costumes replete with exotic masks.

Historical, educational and entertaining activities are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, February 10 to 13 in beautiful downtown Ventura. Events currently being planned include –

· Traditional 15th Century Renaissance Faire in Mission Park
· Doge’s Masked Ball and entertaining performances
· Costume Fashion Shows and “How to” Classes by professional costume designers
· Contests for traditional and carnival costumes and masks
· George Stuart’s Renaissance Historical Figures® at Museum of Ventura County
· Special Renaissance dishes, drink and décor featured at participating restaurants

The Carnevale Ventura is a regional event, with invitations going to costuming enthusiasts as well as the general public throughout California. Major cities in Ventura and neighboring counties will be invited to send delegations to the Carnevale. Revelers are strongly urged to elegantly dress and mask in traditional Italian Renaissance attire or modern Venetian carnival-style finery.

For more information, please contact –
Angel Jones, Faire Director
Phone: (805) 258-8694 or email: info@carnevaleventura.com

The Carnevale Ventura Commission is owned by the Historical Figures Foundation, a non-profit [501(c)(3)]. The Commission members are volunteers and business persons from the Ventura community. The Commission accepts donations and will arrange sponsorships. Proceeds will be distributed among selected non-profit organizations in the Ventura area.

Carnevale Ventura Commission Or email:

c/o HISTORICAL FIGURES FOUNDATION info@carnevaleventura.com

35 W. Main Street Ste. B-155
Ventura, CA 93001

Fashion Vendors

galleryguy — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:21:13 CDT

A Celebration of the Italian Renaissance Traditional Early 16th Century and Modern Venetian Festival For a week in February, Ventura will host a series of events celebrating the historic period of the Italian Renaissance Carnevale. These were the times of Michelangelo and de Vinci, vibrant city states and families of the infamous Borgia, Medici and Sforza. Through the centuries, pre-Lenten festivals featured revelers dressed in elaborate and elegant costumes replete with exotic masks. Historical, educational and entertaining activities are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, February 10 to 13 in beautiful downtown Ventura. Events currently being planned include – · Traditional 15th Century Renaissance Faire in Mission Park · Doge’s Masked Ball and entertaining performances · Costume Fashion Shows and “How to” Classes by professional costume designers · Contests for traditional and carnival costumes and masks · George Stuart’s Renaissance Historical Figures® at Museum of Ventura County · Special Renaissance dishes, drink and décor featured at participating restaurants The Carnevale Ventura is a regional event, with invitations going to costuming enthusiasts as well as the general public throughout California. Major cities in Ventura and neighboring counties will be invited to send delegations to the Carnevale. Revelers are strongly urged to elegantly dress and mask in traditional Italian Renaissance attire or modern Venetian carnival-style finery. For more information, please contact – Angel Jones, Faire Director Phone: (805) 258-8694 or email: info@carnevaleventura.com The Carnevale Ventura Commission is owned by the Historical Figures Foundation, a non-profit [501(c)(3)]. The Commission members are volunteers and business persons from the Ventura community. The Commission accepts donations and will arrange sponsorships. Proceeds will be distributed among selected non-profit organizations in the Ventura area. Carnevale Ventura Commission Or email: c/o HISTORICAL FIGURES FOUNDATION info@carnevaleventura.com 35 W. Main Street Ste. B-155 Ventura, CA 93001

A Celebration of the Italian Renaissance

Traditional Early 16th Century and Modern Venetian Festival

· Traditional 15th Century Renaissance Faire in Mission Park
· Doge’s Masked Ball and entertaining performances
· Costume Fashion Shows and “How to” Classes by professional costume designers
· Contests for traditional and carnival costumes and masks
· George Stuart’s Renaissance Historical Figures® at Museum of Ventura County
· Special Renaissance dishes, drink and décor featured at participating restaurants

Carnevale Ventura Commission Or email:

c/o HISTORICAL FIGURES FOUNDATION info@carnevaleventura.com

35 W. Main Street Ste. B-155
Ventura, CA 93001

Festival Builders

galleryguy — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:39:44 CDT

	Renaissance Faire Committee Faire Dates: February 8-10, 2013 Venue: Mission Park in beautiful downtown Ventura, California Space: Approximately 60 booths, 5 guild tents and some walkabout permits. Available to qualified vendors who commit to dress in carnival attire for the 16th Century Italian Renaissance Period or modern Venetian Carnival costumes. Faire Vendor Information Application: email info@carnevaleventura.com or write Carnevale Ventura Commission 35 W. Main St. Ste B-155 Ventura, CA 93001
	Costume Fashion Show Committee Show Date: October 7, 2012. Venue: Ventura, Crowne Plaza Hotel Show: Available to selected designers of period costumes. Exhibit Space: Approximately 50 table top spaces available for designers and suppliers Fashion Show Vendor Information Application: email info@carnevaleventura.com or write Carnevale Ventura Commission 35 W. Main St. Ste B-155 Ventura, CA 93001
	Costume & Mask Classes Committee Class Dates: Dates available here soon. Venue, Sessions & Class Size: To be announced. Content: Introduction to options for making, acquiring or renting costumes and masks. Discussion of materials sources. Hands on Mask painting. Application: email info@carnevaleventura.com or write Carnevale Ventura Commission 35 W. Main St. Ste B-155 Ventura, CA 93001
	Costume Review and Contests Committee Show Date: Date:February 2013 Venue: Ventura, location available here soon. Show: Costumes and masks selected from participants and contest winners. Application: email info@carnevaleventura.com or write Carnevale Ventura Commission 35 W. Main St. Ste B-155 Ventura, CA 93001

	Special Foods & Beverages Committee Activity: Special Italian Renaissance dishes Venue: Leading restaurants in Ventura Dates: During Carnevale Ventura Application: email info@carnevaleventura.com or write Carnevale Ventura Commission 35 W. Main St. Ste B-155 Ventura, CA 93001
	Grand Doge Ball Committee
	Gondola Rides & Photos Committee
	Arts Community Activities Committee
	Schools Committee
	Museum Exhibits Committee

	Sponsors, Gifts & Prizes Committee
	Promotion Committee
	Carnevale Ventura Volunteers

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galleryguy — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:27:36 CDT

February 8-10, 2013, the City of Ventura will host the first Carnevale Ventura, a celebration of the Italian Renaissance. A period fair, parties, masked balls, educational exhibits and performances will feature exquisite costumes and exotic masks of 15th century Italy and modern Venetian carnival. Revelers are encouraged to make or acquire and wear their own personalized period costume and participate in competitions and processions.

Entertainment at the masked balls will range from Renaissance dancers, musicians, acrobats and jugglers performances to reenactments of famous events.

The Museum of Ventura County will exhibit their collection of Historical Figures of the Renaissance and Reformation by artist and historian George Stuart.

Hotels and restaurants are expecting exceptional crowds, and early bookings are encouraged.

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Carnevale Ventura Festival - Recently Updated Pages

Faire Vendors

Fashion Vendors

Festival Builders

Renaissance Faire Committee

Costume Fashion Show Committee

Costume & Mask Classes Committee

Costume Review and Contests Committee

Special Foods & Beverages Committee

Grand Doge Ball Committee

Gondola Rides & Photos Committee

Arts Community Activities Committee

Schools Committee

Museum Exhibits Committee

Sponsors, Gifts & Prizes Committee

Promotion Committee

Carnevale Ventura Volunteers