ren faire?

My son was really looking forward to to the Wisconsin Renaissance Faire this summer, but when I went to their website, I found a notice saying the 2009 season was canceled.  Can any of you recommend other renaissance faires nearby, or similar events?  Anyplace where a boy could maybe watch knights joust would be ideal!

(Also, I'm curious to know the story behind that cancellation, if anybody knows what's going on.  Are they having problems with money, location, what?)

ETA: Oops, I'd meant to post this to a local Madison lj community, not to my own lj, but I'm glad I accidentally posted here anyway, since apparently friends from all over the country are better able to sort out my faire situation better than I am, at this hour on a Friday evening.  Thanks for the help, guys!