By Rachel Galvin
Huzzah… The Renaissance Festival is Here
Take a break from current events and step back in time to the Renaissance, courtesy of the popular Renaissance Festival, of course. Held through March 23, this event at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach (401 S. Powerline Rd) is a chance to dress up and bring the whole family for a day of fun. This is the 33rd year for this event, which brings in over 100 performers and over 100 artisans to show off their skills and craft.
Walk through one vendor booth after another selling everything from homemade soaps to period costume, leatherworks, pottery and more. These items are great to add to your collection or give away as gifts. Sit for a spell and take in a show. Watch the Washing Wenches, but don’t get too close or you might end up getting all wet. Learn more about Birds of Prey. Watch some dancers dance a jig or musicians play. Hear the boom of the canons. You might see the queen having a tea party or knights in combat. The joust is always a highlight. Grab a turkey leg or shepherd’s pie, grab a pint and feast your eyes on the festivities. There is always a parade of characters to behold and activities in which to participate. Maybe try your hand at fencing, or archery, or throwing some tomatoes, climbing Jacob’s ladder, kayaking, or just getting lost in the maze.
This event is a great way to step into history and teach children what the time period used to be like in an interactive way. But it is fun for all ages.
Every weekend is a little different with themes and some new entertainment too. Upcoming themes include: Feb 15 & 16: Heartstrings and Heraldry – A Valentine’s Weekend! Feb. 22 & 23: Peg Legs and Polly’s – Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew, March 1 & 2: Marketplace Mayhem – Shopeth ‘til you Dropeth!, March 8 & 9: Gears and Gadgets – The Lost Inventions of DaVinci!, March 15 & 16: Gaelic Legends – Tales of the Blarney Stone! March 22 & 23: Enchanted Extravaganza – The Characters are on the Loose…
Tickets for the day for adults are $37, children 6 to 11 are $15 and under 6 are free. For more information, including ticket info on group rates, season passes VIP and pub crawl, visit the website. It has updated schedules of events every weekend and more details. www.ren-fest.com.
