About Us

Greetings M'Lord or M'Lady,

                                         The Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire Committee is so very pleased to invite you to learn more about the Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire to be held on Mother's Day weekend, May 9th, 10th and 11th of 2008.

        Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire is a non-profit corporation that raises funds for the Auburn Education Foundation. Our purpose is to create an educational event for 7th graders in Placer and Nevada Counties who are studying the Renaissance period. In addition, we also aim to create a family-oriented community event which helps parents experience what their children are learning in school. The event supports the E.V. Cain Middle School 7th grade social studies department.

         Our Renaissance Faire began as a small school event on the E. V. Cain Middle School baseball field. It was so successful and well-received that we extended it into a weekend community event so parents, families, and more students outside our area could participate. Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire encompasses one school day on Friday, with hands-on learning-booths in which students can make items (such as wreaths and candles) which were used in the Renaissance era. All the activities are based on the 7th grade social studies curriculum and most of the events extend into the weekend so the entire community can experience them.

              This expansion didn't happen overnight. It took nearly a year of planning from an all-volunteer assemblage of experienced Renaissance Faire individuals and educators from E.V. Cain Middle School. Furthermore, to provide the atmosphere of a Renaissance shire, materials and props for the event were created and donated from individuals, merchants, and businesses in Auburn and the surrounding area.

             This Faire is the highlight of our 7th grade studies of Medieval and Renaissance times. The Faire transforms the Auburn Regional Park into a Renaissance shire in the year 1592 by creating the atmosphere of a marketplace with vendors of food, drink, and wares. There is also a staging area where entertainers and historical re-enactors can perform for the "Queen" and the public. The costumes are lavish, since each re-enactor and each vendor in all the booths are dressed in period costumes.

            We have a large group of volunteers who assist in everything from selling tickets to constructing and creating the shire. Once again, our biggest challenge each year is in raising enough money for costs and supplies. Aside from the re-enactors, we are fortunate that most of the workers are volunteers comprised of teachers, staff, parents and former parents of students who have attended E.V. Cain. The Auburn Education Foundation has also kindly supported us each year.

           Proceeds from Cain's Crossing will benefit the students of Auburn through direct donation of proceeds to the Auburn Education Foundation and ensures that this event will continue to provide an entertaining living history experience for years to come.

          We hope you will join us yearly in presenting a piece of the enigmatic time period known as the Renaissance. Please leave your contact information ASAP if you wish to receive more information on becoming a proud s ponso r or would like to volunteer for Cain's Crossing.

                                                                      Thank you for your time,
                                                                      Cain's Crossing Committee

Deborah McBroom - Director, Stage Acts, Marketing
Shirley Paris - Deputy Director, School Day Coordinator
Joyce Silva - Friday Parent Volunteers, School Day
Suzzette Clothier - Volunteers
Marc Hagerman - Operations
Chris Atkinson - Site Coordinator, Security
Dianna Baird - Wares Vendors
Katie Atkinson - Food and Drink Vendors
Sandy Cook - Guilds, Workshops
John Redgwick - Sponsors
Kevan Kidd - Secretary
Kim Casbeer - Treasurer
Crystal Lee - Coordinating Assistant