• August 27: Chocolaterie Stam, 7-9:30 p.m., 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
  

• September 4, 5, 6: Des Moines Renaissance Faire, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Des Moines, Iowa, www.dmrenfaire.com
  

• September 25: All Things Scottish Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Usher's Ferry Historic Village, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, www.haggis-iowa.com/celticfest.html
  

• October 2, 3: Kansas City Renaissance Festival, Bonner Springs, Kansas
  

Premiere Pets
Puppies, kittens, and pet supplies galore. Hard-to-find boutique gift items for you and your pet.  (www.premierepets.net)

William and Blackjack
An amazing storyteller and his companion dragon.  (http://mydragonstories.com)

At The Faire
Great information on a handful of the prominent festivals in the Midwest. An invaluable site for the beginner or the festival veteran.  (www.atthefaire.com)

Kingdom of Dragonrock
Visit our good friends who have a nice merchandise section for unique Medieval and fantasy gifts.  (www.geocities.com/nitestarr99)

Theatre of Interactive Drama
Murder mysteries featuring Live Action Role Playing: "Speakeasy" and "The Maltese Falcon." Good Renaissance section.  (www.interdrama.com)

Historical Outfitters
A good source for Medieval and Celtic information throughout the country.  (http://historicaloutfitters.com)

Concentio Agnorum
Medieval and early music on recorder and flute.  (www.agnorum.com)