Folger Shakespeare Library Shakespeare's Birthday Celebration 2019

Celebrating Shakespeare's Birthday Happy Birthday, Will! Join the Folger for this beloved annual tradition, as we celebrate the birthday of the Bard with a day full of festivities. From Shakespeare performances to stage combat demonstrations to Elizabethan crafts, there's something for everyoneincluding birthday cake! Heres a taste of what to expect: Sword fighting demonstrations Live music Tour the Folger reading rooms and see their paintings and stained glass windows A special appearance by Queen Elizabeth I Discussions from Folger curators and scholars Readings from the winners of the 2019 Sonnet Contest And...free birthday cake! Food truckswill be stationed in Pucks Circle. More Info below.