Jesters, jugglers, and handcrafted treasures — oh my! Join us for a day of old-world charm, carnival games, artisan vendors, and the best fried dough you’ve ever tasted.
STEP RIGHT UP FOR THE VENETIA FAIR! 🎭✨ the venetia fair
The Venetia Fair was founded in 2006 by lead vocalist and guitarist Charles "Mr. Chark" King . The early lineup underwent several shifts before solidifying around the time they signed with Red Blue Records in 2009. Their debut full-length album, The Circus (2009), introduced their signature "circus-rock" sound—a frantic mix of ragtime piano, brass flourishes, and Santoro’s theatrical, often manic vocal delivery. Jesters, jugglers, and handcrafted treasures — oh my
The band’s philosophy was as blunt as their music. In interviews, they often summed up their message with a nihilistic shrug: "Nothing matters. Life is a toilet, deal with it" . This "don’t be a baby" attitude fueled a live show that they guaranteed was the wildest set you’d ever see—offering to let anyone punch them in the head if they found a band that went crazier. 🎭✨ The Venetia Fair was founded in 2006