This year the faire has expanded and there will be even more merchants selling their wares such as handcrafted jewelry, period crafts, clothing and historic weapons. Continuous entertainment of musicians, magicians, jugglers, country dancers, belly dancers and one-act plays takes place at three stages inside the faire. Take part in the amusements of games such as archery, javelin throw, and fencing. A daily highlight is the jousting tournament and the grand joust in which knights on horseback clash for their honor and the Lord Mayor's purse. Children can take part in the children's glade with plenty of games and crafts and this year there will be a petting zoo with Shetland sheep, popular in the 16th century.
Entertainment is at the children's stage with puppet shows and storytellers.
The Valhalla Renaissance Festival continues to gain popularity with the residents and visitors to Lake Tahoe. The event is sponsored by the Tahoe Tallac Association, a nonprofit arts organization, and Camp Richardson Resort. Part of the proceeds will go toward cultural arts programs of the Valhalla Arts and Music Festival, sponsored by the Tahoe Tallac Association, the largest arts organization in El Dorado County. Tickets available in advance through Bass ticket outlets, South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, Tahoe Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Historic Camp Richardson Resort and the Tahoe Tallac Association. Please, no dogs or pets allowed in the festival.