From Jousting To Mermaids

Revel in the atmosphere of 16th century Europe! Explore our 30-acre festival village filled with 13 stages of nonstop entertainment: performances of music, dance, comedy, falconry and acrobatics.

Cheer on your favorite armored knight at a jousting tournament in the 5,000-seat arena. Foolish pleasures mix with artisan treasures as you shop over 200 craft shops, interact and revel with a cast of nearly 2,000 colorfully costumed characters.

Kids love the interactive games and people-powered rides. It is Disneyland unplugged!

There is something for everyone in our shire. Here's an example.

Mermaids Make Merry

Mermaids are making a splash at the 28th Annual AZ. Renaissance Festival and ye shall be mesmerized! Witness the wonder of Living Mermaids, the lovely and charming curiosities of the deep. Guests young and old will revel in the magic and mystery upon seeing the newest attraction at The Royal Faire - Sea Fairies!

Fishermen, sailors and people throughout the world have told their tales of maidens of the deep and now visitors to the 28th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival will have a chance to see these elusive beauties firsthand. Curiosities they are, Pirate Captain Francis Drake shares his tales of meeting the mesmerizing merfolk and how he brought them from the sea to our Festival Village of Fairhaven.

Delight in the Sea Fairies daily at The Royal Faire - a world of wonderment presented exclusively for your enjoyment.

Huzzah!

The annual Arizona Renaissance Festival is back for its 28th season of tomfoolery, feasting, tricks and thrills. This 30-acre village is an eclectic mix of living history, fairytale, fantasy and a bit of Monty Python brought to life.

The Arizona Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday through March 27th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Discount ticket prices are adult, $22.00; children 5-12, $10.00 and may be purchased at Fry's Food stores. Children under 5 are always free. Tickets purchased at the Festival are two dollars more.

Senior discount tickets are $21.00 for those 60 and older, and are available only on Festival days at the front gate ticket booth. Parking is Free.

The Renaissance Festival site is located east of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60, just past Gold Canyon Golf Resort. (12601 East US Hwy 60) For visitor information, directions and more info, visit http://www.RenFestInfo.com, call Sanja Malinovic, marketing director at (520) 463-2700, or email her at Sanja@RenFestInfo.com.