• March 17: St. Patrick's Day party, 5 p.m., Urbandale, Iowa
  

• May 2: Nebraska Renaissance Festival, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th Street, Papillion, Nebraska, www.iowarenfest.com/nebfaire/index.shtml
  

• May 12: King's Banquet, 5 -7 p.m., Clear Lake, Iowa
  

• May 15: DemiCon, Des Moines, Iowa
  

• May 22-23: Dubuque Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., YMCA Union Park Camp, 11764 JFK Road, Dubuque, Iowa, www.dbqart.com/DMAFaire.htm
  

• May 29-31: Iowa Renaissance Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Middle Amana Park, Amana Colonies, Iowa, www.iowarenfest.com/iowarenfest/index.shtml
  

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)