The Renaissance was a fascinating period in history when Europe made the transition from the Dark Ages into the modern era. The transformation was marked by revelry and excess in costume and cuisine, which are demonstrated each year in an annual reenactment at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. The 2012 Florida Renaissance Festival celebrates the event's 20th anniversary.
Days/Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, February 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26, and March 3-4 and 10-11, plus President's Day, Monday, February 20
Hours: 10 a.m. to sunset
Fees: Daily admission is $20 for ages 12 and up and $7 for ages 6-11. For groups of 20 or more, admission is $15 for ages 12 and up and $6 for ages 6-11. Season passes are $50 for ages 12 and up and $20 for ages 6-11. Ages 5 and under are admitted free. The weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
Attractions:
- Crafts Village - including glass blowing, hammered pewter, wooden toys, pottery, clothing
- Performers - including sword fighters, minstrels, magicians, battling knights on horseback
- Hearty Food - including turkey legs, Scotch eggs, love knots (pretzels), queen's buns, tankards of ale and cider
- Games of Chance - including archery, the Test of Strength, Jacob's Ladder
- Rides - including the Carouselle, the Wild Boar, the Flying Swan, the Hurlinator, the Quintain, the Dragon's Maze, Kids' Kingdom, the Gaming Glen
Themes: Celtic Irish Weekend (February 11-12), Pirates' Weekend (February 18-20), Pets' Weekend (February 25-26), Wenches' Weekend (March 3-4), Battle Weekend (March 10-11)
Phone Numbers: 954-775-1642, 1-800-3-REN-FES (373-6337)
Website: www.ren-fest.com
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Phone: 954-357-5100