2011 AZ Ren Fest Brochure cover

Greetings!
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do?
How about a trip to 16th century Europe? Enclosed please find
information & special savings for your guests about the…
Your guests don’t need a passport to Eat, Drink & be Merry!
JOIN US – JOUST FOR THE FUN OF IT!
Maybe you’ve seen an ad…
Maybe you’ve heard people talk about going…
Maybe you’ve been to one…
Now, let’s talk about one of the largest and best in the nation!
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is an outdoor event that combines entertainment
and shopping reminiscent of what may have been found in a village market. Walk
through our gates to be are transported into a Disney unplugged theme park
where history IS the theme. Over 2,000 costumed characters strive to make you
feel as if you have stepped into a village festival during the European Renaissance.
Shop for historical crafts; eat a giant roasted turkey leg; take part in games of
chance and skill (think carnival games but with archery instead of air guns.) There
are 12 different stages where various types of entertainment can be enjoyed:
sword fighting, comedy, magic, music, maybe a duel of wits or jousting knights.
Possibly the most unique experience at the Renaissance Festival is the interaction
with actors on the street who make everyone a part of the VILLAGE AT PLAY.
Those washer wenches don’t just act silly on the stage, they make sure their
audience members make fools of themselves too. The King is not just some guy in
a crown; when you meet royalty at the Festival, it is hard not to bow with everyone
else. Maybe you will be asked to carry a secret message for the Lord Sheriff, or
you may find yourself the object of a poet's admiration or scorn. Don’t shy away
from these encounters…you’ll have so much more fun if you jump right in!
The only real way to find out what the Arizona Renaissance Festival is all about is
to visit and experience the fun for yourself. There are different ways to save – so
come and play at the Arizona Renaissance Festival.
www.RenFestInfo.com
Saturdays, Sundays and Presidents’ Day Monday
February 12th - April 3
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Renaissance Festival is a 30-acre Village with the King & His Court,
Castles & Cottages; Artisans displaying their wares and 12 stages filled
with comedy, swordplay, music and hijinks - all for your enjoyment!!!
Purchase a 2011 SEASON PASS to get UNLIMITED Festival admission!
Save when you PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ON-LINE
www.RenFestInfo.com and PRINT THEM AT HOME!
Season Passes, Admission Tickets and Pleasure Feast Tickets
are GREAT GIFT IDEAS!
The Pleasure Feast ticket includes:
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New Feast Menu! New Feast Show!
New Discount price!
A five-course gourmet meal
Selection of beverages
1 1/2 hours of Royal Entertainment
A souvenir Special Edition
Pleasure Feast Goblet
Admission to Festival ($22 value!)
CONTACT:
Sanja Malinovic
520 - 463 - 2600 x103
VISITOR INFORMATION
520 - 463 - 2700
www.RenFestInfo.com
AN ENCHANTED KINGDOM
AT THE ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Merriment abounds! Get ready to be transported back to the 16th century as one of the largest
and most picturesque Renaissance Festivals in the nation prepares for raucous revelry below the
foothills of the Superstition Mountains in honor of its 23rd season.
Cheer for brave knights and roam a 30-acre festival village filled with castles, cottages, pubs and
12 stages of nonstop performances of music, dance and comedy. Foolish pleasures mix with
artisan treasures as you shop, eat and revel with a cast of nearly 2,000 colorfully costumed
characters. Prepare for new shows, new stages and don’t forget to reserve your seat at the
Pleasure Feast - the most exclusive event within the Festival with a five-course dinner and variety
show!
The Arizona Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday, February 12th through April
3rd, 2011 including Presidents’ Day Monday February 21st, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Advance tickets: save time when purchased on-line at RenFestInfo.com, or save with discount
tickets purchased at Fry’s Food Stores statewide.
Discount ticket prices are Adult $20.00, children 5-12 $10.00, children under 5 are always
FREE. Tickets purchased at the Festival are two dollars more. Senior discount tickets are $19.00
for those 60 and older, available only on Festival days at the front gate ticket booth. Parking is
Free courtesy of Fry’s Food Stores.
The Renaissance Festival site is located east of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60, just past
Gold Canyon Golf Resort.
For visitor information call: 520 - 463 - 2700 or visit www.RenFestInfo.com
HUZZAH!
calendar listing rev 8/10
Raucous Revelry begins with the opening of the
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23 Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival. HUZZAH!
Welcome to our Shire!
Saturday, February 12th & Sunday, February 13th ~Two for One ~ Save $22 on Opening Weekend,
February 12th & 13th by purchasing
two adult tickets for only $22 at the Festival Box Office with a coupon.
Royalty Weekend
Saturday, February 19 – Princess Costume Contest for ages 5 – 12
Sunday, February 20 – Adult Royalty Costume Contest
‘Tis the King’s Birthday!
Monday, February 21st - Kids, meet the King and bring Him a Birthday card.
Time to be announced.
Come Celebrate His Majesty’s Special Day!
Two for One ~ Save $22 on President’s Day, Monday, February 21st by purchasing
two adult tickets for only $22 at the Festival Box Office with a coupon.
Pirate Invasion!
Saturday, February 26 – Kids Pirate Costume Contest
Sunday, February 27 – Adult Pirate Costume Contest
Knights Galore!
Saturday March 5 – Cheer for your favorite Knight at our 5,000 seat arena!
Sunday, March 6 – Adult Renaissance Costume Contest, sponsored by ECHO Magazine
Celtic Weekend
Saturday, March 12 – Adult Sexiest Knees in a Kilt Contest
Sunday, March 13 – Arizona Colleens visit the shire
Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20 “The King’s English”
Practice the King’s English as you make your way through the village.
“Good Morrow” (good morning), “Good day” (afternoon greeting or parting),
“Good eve” (good evening), “God save thee” (A blessing), “Privies” (bathrooms),
“Zounds” (Exclamation of astonishment), “Fantastical” (Amazing), “HUZZAH!” (Hurrah!)
Middle Eastern Mirage
Saturday, March 26 - Belly Dancing Contest
The Final Huzzah!
Saturday, April 2 – Fools Contest
Immerse yourself into a 16th century European market faire with villagers,
merchants & Royalty attending in period costumes for eight weekends of
revelry and mayhem! Saturdays, Sundays & Presidents’ Day, 10am - 6pm.
Activities for Kids of all Ages
Learn to juggle, explore the maze, trace your family name history and visit Mother Goose. Ride the people-powered flying
machine, watch the Birds of Prey and cheer for your favorite
knight!
Crafts
Over 200 artisans exhibit in open-air shops and
galleries, demonstrating techniques
unchanged for centuries. A wide
variety of treasures await you!
Bring a
HEARTY
Appetite!
Experience
Your Best
Day in History!
Info
Tickets
Over 30 acres
of Amusement!
Discount admission is $20 for Adults & $10 for Kids 5-12 available at Fry’s Food Stores
nationwide. Senior ticket (60 & older) is $19 at our box office. Tickets at gate are $2 more.
www.RenFestInfo.com for more information or to buy tickets online