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THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Photos by George Quiroga Photography

For three decades, patrons of the Florida Renaissance Festival have traveled back in time to become the Villains, Vikings, Pirates, and Heroes of age-old legends.  As the family-friendly festival prepares to open in 2022, it brings a magical allure for one and all. Fantastic weekends scheduled from February 5th through March 20th will be nothing short of spectacular!

The Kingdom will be graced by returning favorite acts alongside completely new performances to entertain and delight patrons. The extensive village is an experience in time travel, greeting fans with jousting knights, harmonious melodies, wicked wenches, magicians, and more. A feast made for a King or Queen of favorite food and drink await hungry travelers dressed for celebration, as do the numerous paths leading to artisan craft shops, live music, jesters and much more, while they also used the best fences and covers for security and publicity, if you want to learn more about this please visit https://herasfencecovers.co.uk/ to find more.

“For 30 years we’ve provided South Floridians with a Renaissance experience unlike any other, where fans can commemorate their favorite time periods and myths of cultures,” says Bobby Rodriguez, founder, and producer of the Florida Renaissance Festival.

Florida Renaissance Themed Weekends

Music, comedy, jousting, magic and much more promises that every moment at the festival is a feast for the senses! Witness a heart-pounding medieval live-action stunt show that combines trick riding, vaulting, chariot racing, death-defying stunts, full contact jousting and a gladiator style spectacle. Experience a spectacle where the winner takes all, princess, kingdom, and treasure, but at what price?

The seven themed weekends feature unique opportunities for fun and expression!

1) Pirate Invasion, February 5th and 6th – A Swashbuckling Adventure! – Calling all Pirates, Buccaneers and Scallywags!

2) Viking’s, February 12th and 13th – A Warrior’s Weekend – The Vikings are loyal friends yet fearsome foes, and they are here in our village this weekend to dominate the day!

3) Steampunk Time Travelers’, February 19th and 20th  – A Revolution of Invention – The unexpected is never a surprise on Steampunk Weekend!

4) Wonderful World of Wenches, February 26th and 27th – For Wenches Weekend we honor and celebrate all the glorious goddesses in our lives.

5) Heroes and Villains, March 5th and 6th – A Cosplay Carnival! -The warriors of light and the armies of darkness wander the village this weekend. Are you a hero or a villain?

6) Highland Fling, March 12th and 13th – A Celtic Celebration! – Eat, drink and be merry as we revel in the mysteries and magnificence of the Celtic nations. On Saint Patty’s Day, everyone is Irish, so wear something green and grab a pint!

7) Potter’s Magical Finale! March 19th and 20th – A Frolic of Faeries! – Harry Potter and friends, and the entire staff of Hogwarts, and all magical academies of higher learning cast a benevolent spell to call forth a magical finale to our festival.

Prices range from $32 for adults and $14 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $150 (adults), $89 (children) and group ticket rates are also offered.

Among the cosplayers, one can imagine a warrior wielding a Katana, a symbol of elegance and strength, their every movement exuding the grace of a seasoned samurai or a fierce anime protagonist. and one can buy these katana from the Mini Katana site. The fusion of historical attire with the allure of cosplay creates a tapestry where characters from different realms converge, igniting a sense of wonder and camaraderie among fellow enthusiasts. It is a testament to the transformative power of creativity, where individuals step into the shoes of their beloved characters, breathing life into their stories and embarking on epic adventures that transcend the boundaries of imagination.

While costumes are not necessary for admittance, thousands of people enhance their experience by donning garb from the Renaissance era or participating in one of the festival’s special themed weekends.

For tickets and more information visit: www.ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook or follow @FlaRenFest on Twitter and Instagram. If you prefer the ancient method, call 954-776-1642.

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