Arizona Renaissance Festival
12601 U.S. 60, Apache Junction, AZ 85118

If you are looking to escape the technology driven world of the 21st century and get back to a simpler time then you should look no further than the annual Arizona Renaissance Festival. The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park. A 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and a feast all rolled into one!

Enjoy the comedic and talented entertainment of the various shows while dining on turkey drumsticks. Check out the wonderful arts and crafts that are available to admire and purchase. Don’t forget to head over to the arena to watch medieval athletes compete in the Arizona Renaissance Festival Jousting Tournament. It’s amazing all the festival has to offer. You might even have to make multiple visits to truly take in all of the entertainment, rides, and crafts in the artisan marketplace.

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is located just East of Phoenix along U.S. 60 and runs Saturdays and Sundays through February and March from 10 am-6 pm rain or shine. Parking is free, but no pets, please. Tickets are available at the gates, online, or at Fry’s Food Stores. Prices vary depending on where you purchase and the age of the guest.

If you think you will be making multiple visits to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, season passes are also available! There is so much to do at the Arizona Renaissance Festival that everyone in the family will be able to find something they enjoy! So load everyone up and take a short trip back to the modern middle ages. Grab a turkey drumstick while you are there!