On The Rhode: King Richard's Faire

(FOX Providence) - Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the King Richard’s Faire’s enchanted 80-acre event site.

Hundreds of talented entertainers perform non-stop throughout the day. Faire-goers can check out any of the eight vivid stages and be enthralled by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, fire eaters, puppeteers and even exotic tigers. Witness the rare Liger, beautiful white lion and cute tiger cubs.

Epicurean pleasures will tantalize your taste buds with the Faire’s choices of scrumptious treats. Spit-roasted giant turkey legs, boules of chowder and stew, ringlets of fryes, champagne, wine and brew are all on the menu.

King Richard's 30th anniversary season is open on weekends from September 3 through October 23, 2011. Including Labor Day and Columbus Day Mondays. Gates open at 10:30am and close a 6:00 p.m.