It’s that Medieval time of year again, the Arizona Renaissance Festival is February 4 through April 2, 2023.
Experience the historic 30-acre village with 14 stages, arts and crafts, jousting tournaments, and feasting all rolled up into one day. Dressing up and going Medieval may sound strange, even odd, but once you have joined the fun and excitement, you’ll come back every year.
Food
Let’s talk about the food. Go with an empty stomach. There’s tons of great food including plenty of food trucks with a Medieval flair. Leave the silverware at home, everything is eaten with your fingers only, especially those turkey legs.
Entertainment
There’s lots of it. From hatchet throwing to fire-eating to jousting. Yep, jousting in full armor both men and women. The plays and comedy shows, the great music, this is true entertainment for the whole family. Can’t forget games and people-powered rides for the kids.
For a schedule of Renaissance Festival entertainment, click here.
History
Period artisans and experts will show you how–blacksmithing, weaving, belly dancing, archery, and much more. You can pick up a few tips or just shop for supplies. The Renaissance Festival will have several stations where you can try these skills hands-on and also learn about life in the Middle Ages. Kids, in particular, will have a great day, but there’s fun for the whole family.
Shopping
You’ll find some amazing finds at the festival. There is everything from local honey, paper, leather products, and the list goes on. Watch an aritsan create usable but beautiful plates, cups, and decorative wares. Whatever you need, you’ll find it back in the Middle Ages at the Renaissance Festival.
Days Open and Parking
Located in Gold Canyon, east of Apache Junction at 12601 East US Highway 60, 85118. Open Saturdays and Sundays from February 4 through April 2. The Festival will also be open on President’s Day, February 20.
It can be pricey, $33 admission for adults and $21 for kids, ages 5 – 12. See below for discount day deals.
Parking is free onsite. Handicap accessible parking is located near the entrance. For more details on directions and parking, click here.
Here’s a Deal
On opening weekend, February 4 and 5, get a Buy One, Get One FREE Adult Admission. Pay $34 adult admission (ages 13 and up) and receive 1 adult admission for free.
This BOGO deal on adult admission is also good on President’s Day, February 20. For the BOGO FREE coupon, brought to you by Hall of Frames, click here.
Afterward, purchase Renaissance Festival tickets here following the procedure from the Hall of Frames coupon.
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a fun way to spend the day with the family this spring. Enjoy this unique festive atmosphere during perfect spring weather surrounded by the incredible views of the majestic Superstition Mountains. See you there.
Arizona Renaissance Festival
12601 E. US Highway 60
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
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