The above map of the Hollygrove site was scanned from the Festival pamphlet provided to each patron entering the grounds. Entrance to the village is through the enclosure shown in the lower left on the map. Hollygrove is very well laid-out: upon entering the Faire, I turned left and simply followed the inside perimeter until I returned to the main gate, then toured the three inside "islands" of shops--all in less than four hours. That was without haste, mind you, inspecting all the numerous and varied wares each vendor had to offer...and still had time to take in the Tournament, enjoy a leisurely repast while listening to bagpipers play, watch the Maypole dancers and take pictures of the many unusual and colorful costumes worn by patrons and participants alike!
According to THE SCRIBE, the Michigan Renaissance Festival has 12 stages, 150 vendors booths and hosts more than 230,000 patrons during its seven-week run. In 1999, MRF will open on August 14th and close September 24th (weekends only). Closing time is 7pm. To reach the Faire from the Michigan-Ohio border near Toledo (Ohio), take I-75 north through Detroit to the Dixie Hiway Cutoff. Head south on Dixie Hiway, looking for the festival entrance on the right.
PLEASE NOTE: the following pages are graphick intense. You may need to "reload" each page in order to view all the graphix. We regret the inconvenience, but trust you will enjoy your visit. If you have not yet toured the Official MRF Website, we highly recommend you go here first for an overview of everything the MRF has to offer.
ON TO THE FAIRE!
Disclaimer: This--and the Webpages following--are an *Unofficial* look at the Michigan Renaissance Festival held near Holly every year since 1980. The author of these pages is in no way, shape, manner or form connected with the Michigan Renaissance Festival; Festivals, Inc (OFFICE ADDRESS: 120 South Saginaw Holly, MI 48442-1610); and/or any of the sponsors associated with this event. All opinions expressed are strictly this author's own.
The map, above, is provided here strictly for illustration/educational purposes only. As far as is known, the map and festival brochure are ©1996 The Michigan Renaissance Festival, who retain all rights pertaining thereto. No infringement of those rights is intended or implied by this author.
Unless noted otherwise, all photographs are copyright ©1996 by George Laking.
This page created 7 July 1997
This page revised 27 April 1999
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