Published: February 2, 2025
Hear ye, hear ye! The Florida Renaissance Festival returns with food and fun fit for royalty.
Meet sword fighters, minstrels, magicians and more as you are transported back to the 16th century throughout eight themed weekends February 1 through March 23. Whether you visit one day, a weekend, or all, each will be a unique experience filled with hundreds of performers, more than 100 artisans, a cornucopia of food, exciting activities and a multitude of games like axe throwing, archery and Water Wars Balloons. Guests are encouraged to dress in historical period attire to experience the true spirit of the Renaissance period.
The festival kicks off February 1 and 2 with a Kid’s Kingdom filled with fun for pint-sized kings and queens. There will be fabulous fairies, juggling jesters and endless lengths of “troll hair” to consume. Best yet, all young squires ages 6-11 enter the gates for free (after paying the required $1.50 County Park fee per child).
Here’s a roundup of the themed weekends. Pick your favorite or try something new. Additional details can be found at http://www.ren-fest.com
Themed Weekends
WEEKEND ONE: Feb. 1-2
Jester’s Jamboree – A Gaggle of Giggles
WEEKEND TWO: Feb. 8-9
Valhalla’s Call – A Saga of Fire and Ice
WEEKEND THREE: Feb. 15-16
A Valentine’s Weekend
WEEKEND FOUR: Feb. 22-23
Peg Legs and Polly’s – Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew…
WEEKEND FIVE: March 1-2
Marketplace Mayhem – Shopeth ‘til you Dropeth
WEEKEND SIX: March 8-9
Gears and Gadgets – The Lost Inventions of DaVinci
WEEKEND SEVEN: March 15-16
Tales of the Blarney Stone
WEEKEND EIGHT: March 22-23
Enchanted Extravaganza – The Characters are on the Loose…
Tickets
$37 for adults and $15 for children (ages 6-11). Children 5 and younger are free. Season passes and group rates are available. The festival is open Saturdays and Sundays only, from 10 a.m. to sunset.
For tickets and more information, call 954-776-1642 or visit http://www.ren-fest.com
