Mirkwood began life in 1976, seven years after the very first fair (then
called the Renaissance Faire). The name of the booth was taken from the
ever-popular The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkein, in part because of the fair's
magical nature and forested surroundings. The booth has had some repairs over
the years, but has survived yearly spring floods with grace and added character.
Due to the ravages of time, and the inevitable effect of gravity, the loft was
removed before the 1996 fair. We are proud to say that most of the booth
renovations have not detracted from its original weathered appearance.
We hope to see you all there. Stop by and say hello. Over the years, the
handcrafted wares offered for sale at Mirkwood have changed to meet OCF
stringent quality requirements. A small sampling of our wares can be seen under Handcrafted
wares.
All of us at Mirkwood wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone who
has ever helped to make 622 Shady Lane such a success over the years. Special
thanks to all of the wonderful neighbors and fair people who make being a part
of the fair so magical every year. As usual, we look forward to seeing old and
new friends at the fair this year.
