Renaissance Fairs in Arizona

Lords and ladies, listen well to the story I tell of rousing medieval adventure and excitement! Sensational swordplay, enticing foods, exquisite crafts, and more await you at renaissance fairs. And there are a number to attend in Arizona.

Arizona Renaissance Festival - Located approximately 40 miles east of Phoenix in Apache Junction, Arizona. This fair will run on weekends from mid-February through March from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Parking will be free. Tickets will be approximately $20 for adults and $8 for kids ages 5 - 12, with children under 5 free. Tickets for seniors age 60 and over will be approximately $17.00. Passes will be available. Those wishing to dress in period costumes will need to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Events include themed weekends such as Fiesta Renaissance, Children's Carnival, It's A Pirate's Life, Magical Merriment, Celtic Nations Celebrations, and Fruit of the Vine. Special Student Days will also be scheduled. Gripping jousting tournaments, enchanting belly dancers, amazing archers, captivating music, and more will delight visitors. Skilled artisans selling fine jewelry, candles, toys, clothing, instruments, weapons, and many more items will tempt attendees as they stroll through the festival feasting on decadent edibles. Games and rides will amuse young and old. More information can be found on their website at http://www.royalfaires.com/ARIZONA.

Renaissance in the Pines - Located approximately 140 miles north of Phoenix in Flagstaff, Arizona. This fair will run the weekend of June 23^rd - 24^th from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Parking will be free. Adult tickets will be $9, kids ages 6-12 will be $5, and children under age 5 will be admitted for free. Passes will be available. Those wishing to attend in period dress are required to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. No alcohol will be sold or permitted. Features will include the Poppets Dell, a place for children with activities, games, and face painting; and the Poppets Quest, where children must search the fair for all the secret symbols in order to earn an introduction to the Queen and receive recognition. Fun games will include the Knife Throw, Axe Throw, and Rogues Tower. Blacksmith and combat demonstrations will impress young and old. Visitors will enjoy dramatic jousting tournaments in between lively music. Find out more on their website at http://www.renaissanceinthepinesinc.com.

Two Rivers Renaissance Faire - Located approximately 185 miles west of Phoenix in Yuma, Arizona. This fair will run in 2008 from February 1^st - February 3^rd from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday. Adult tickets will be $10, kids ages 6 - 12 and military with ID will be $5, and children ages 5 and under will be free. Presale tickets will be available starting November 2007. Attendees in costume will need to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Special events will include a school day on February 1^st. More details are available on their website at http://www.tworiversfaire.com.

So step back in time and savor the dynamic medieval atmosphere at a renaissance fair in Arizona this year!