We are holding a memorial service at Tapestry Folkdance on the Saturday after the Ale, June 3rd at 2-5 PM. All are welcome to attend. 

If you would like a shirt to remember him, please check our t-shirts link.

Arthur Knowles starting dancing Morris in the 70’s. He is a long time member of Minnesota Traditional Morris, and attended the Midwest Morris Ale for many decades. Arthur was know for his twinkling presence and a pint at hand. 

“A more iconic Morris dancer there never was.”

“When asked about his favorite Renaissance Festival breakfast, he held up his nearly full-to-the-brim leather mug and immediately quipped, “I likes a light cereal beverage me self!””

“Ed Stern had a gnome in front of his tent that he and Arthur always would fight about.”

“Looking for a small country to rule.”

“Goddess be with you.”

“I’ll rise but I won’t shine.”

“Over the water to Charlie, under the table to Arthur.”

“Even when you are wrong, you have a beautiful mind.”

“Born again pagan.