Knights of SantiagoEst., 1995 unofficially.

First Faire officially Pittsburgh, CA 1997

The Knights of Santiago Renaissance Re-enactment Guild grew out of a desire to portray Spain and the Spanish in a truer and more positive light.  Most faire are strongly English or Irish and often the perception of Spain is negative, and that all Spaniards are “bad”. 

 In the beginning we only wanted to open the door and allow patrons to see that the world during the renaissance period was not only England and the British isle. We were the “good” Spanish who bring greeting from our King and our lands.  This idea of the “good guys” has kept us afloat when others would attempt to sinks us.  Through the years we have grown to a great family which representation the different aspects of the Spanish and we hope creates a positive role for guild to attain.

 The Knights of Santiago always welcome those new prospects willing to portray the Spanish in a positive way. As long as we maintain a purpose for the betterment of the Renaissance faire way, we will always be here.

 We will always offer a home for those who have no home of their own, or just may need a place to hang their cap until they are able to see clearer roads. May the ways of Santiago find a path into everyone hearts.

Until we meet at faire, may the Ale masters, continue brewing and may your cup never be empty.