Arizona Renaissance Festival 2024: Ultimate guide to tickets, food and fun
Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of the article incorrectly reported how to get ticket discounts at Bashas' and Food City. Fair-goers receive $1 off per ticket when they are purchased at the service counter of either store.
It's time to shake the dust off your elf ears and tiaras and pull the chain mail and dragon-slaying swords out of the closet because the Arizona Renaissance Festival is back.
The vibrant Village of Fairhaven, where the historical and mythical intertwine in immersive and interactive entertainment unlike any other, beckons you.
The 50-acre theme park in Gold Canyon east of Phoenix will be open each weekend from Feb. 3-April 1. You'll be dazzled by the performers, jousting knights, acrobats and death-defying stunts entertaining the masses.
Here's everything to know about the 2024 Arizona Renaissance Festival, including dates, ticket prices, discounts and entertainment.
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Does Phoenix have a Renaissance Festival?
Yes, Phoenix does have a Renaissance Festival — sort of!
While it's not based in the city, the Arizona Renaissance Festival takes place about 40 miles southeast of downtown in Gold Canyon.
You'll find it 7 miles east of Apache Junction on U.S. 60.
How long does the Renaissance Festival last in Arizona?
The 2024 Arizona Renaissance Festival will begin on Saturday, Feb. 3 and run every Saturday and Sunday until Sunday, March 31. The festival will also be open on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 19.
The festival will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on the following dates:
Saturday, Feb. 3
Sunday, Feb. 4
Saturday, Feb. 10
Sunday, Feb. 11
Saturday, Feb. 17
Sunday, Feb. 18
Monday, Feb. 19
Saturday, Feb. 24
Sunday, Feb. 25
Saturday, March 2
Sunday, March 3
Saturday, March 9
Sunday, March 10
Saturday, March 16
Sunday, March 17
Saturday, March 23
Sunday, March 24
Saturday, March 30
Sunday, March 31
Arizona Renaissance Festival 2024 ticket prices
Here are the daily ticket prices for the 2024 Renaissance Festival:
$34.
$32 for ages 60 and over.
$22 for ages 5-12.
Free for ages 4 and under.
Season passes cost $120-$265.
Tickets and season passes can be purchased at the gate or online at arizona.renfestinfo.com.
Arizona Renaissance Festival 2024 discount tickets, promo codes
There are a handful of ways to save a little coin on Renaissance Festival tickets.
Bashas' and Food City: You can get $1 off per ticket when purchased at the service counter of either store.
Military: All active and retired military members and their spouses can purchase tickets for $32 with valid ID. Children ages 5-12 of active and retired military personnel can get tickets for $20. These can be purchased online or at will call.
Groups: Gather a gaggle of 15 or more tickets in a single online transaction to save $2 per each ticket. With the discount, tickets cost $32 for age 13 and older and $20 for ages 5-12. The group organizer and tour bus driver will receive a free admission ticket.
Can you bring water to the Arizona Renaissance Festival?
Yes. You can bring a 16- to 24-ounce factory-sealed bottle of water into the Arizona Renaissance Festival. No other food or drinks will be permitted.
You won't want to miss out on the giant turkey legs, deep-fried everything, beer tastings and more.
What vendors are at the Renaissance Festival in Arizona?
The Arizona Renaissance Festival will host over 200 shops offering a wide array of treasures.
You'll be able to purchase decor items for your home, premium leather goods, blown glass masterpieces and artisan jewelry.
Check out the full list of vendors at arizona.renfestinfo.com.
Must-see performances at the 2024 Arizona Renaissance Festival
You'll be entertained the whole day by acrobats, jousters, storytellers, folk dancers, fire eaters, mermaids and more. If you need help deciding, check out The Queen's recommendations for the best things to do.
If you're into people riding horses at each other full speed with giant sticks. There will be three each day:
Noon: The Joust for Royal Favor.
2:30 p.m.: Tournament of Champions.
5 p.m.: A Joust to the Death.
Other acts include Adam Crack's fire whip show, the Barely Balanced acrobats and the Circus Siren Pod mermaids.
Check out the full entertainment schedule at arizona.renfestinfo.com.
Arizona Renaissance Festival's 2024 themed weekends
Have fun with a different theme every weekend of the festival. Guests are encouraged to dress up and compete in the costume contest.
Feb. 3-4: Opening weekend.
Feb. 10-11: Renaissance and Romance weekend.
Feb. 17-19: Royalty weekend.
Feb. 24-25: Time Traveler's weekend.
March 2-3: Pirates and Brew Fest weekend.
March 0-10: Artisan Appreciation and Wizards and Wonder weekend.
March 16-17: Celtic weekend.
March 23-24: Viking Invasion weekend.
March 30-31: Closing weekend.
Arizona Renaissance Festival 2024
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 3-March 31.
Where: 12601 U.S. 60, Gold Canyon.
Admission: $34, $32 for age 60 and over, $22 for ages 5-12, free for age 4 and under.
Details: www.arizona.resfestinfo.com.
Meredith G. White is the entertainment reporter for The Arizona Republic |azcentral.com. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, as @meredithgwhite, and email her at [email protected].
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