The Florida Renaissance Festival March 30 – April 14

A fairy tale’s spell is set to embark upon Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village when the Florida Renaissance Festival returns on March 30 to April 14, 2013.

While entering the magical kingdom of the Florida Renaissance Festival, patrons will experience the Days of Yore, indulge in entertainment fun from the renaissance period, satisfy their medieval palate with authentic food fare and drinks followed by rides, and games of skill and chance.

During the renaissance weekends, guests will also enjoy jousting tournaments by The Freelancers; sword fights by Buckle and Swash; widely popular high energy comedy stunt show Kamikaze Fireflies; magical illusions by Issac Fawlkes; Masala Gypsy Dancers; musical duo sensation Iron Hill Vagabonds; memorizing glassblowing demonstrations by Historical Glassworks, Royal Quest (interactive mystery and treasure hunt) and much more.

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Back due to popular demand, Predators Unlimited show, showcasing exotic animals, such as tigers, lions, black bears, alligator and crocodiles, monkeys and snakes. The show is highly entertaining delivering an important educational aspect of the renaissance period in which the audience learns about each animal, their background, and their role during the 16th century.

The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike. The sponsors of the Florida Renaissance Festival include Warsteiner Beer and Coca-Cola.

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village will be open weekends beginning March 30th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. until April 14th. Prices range from $20.00 for adults and $7 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $39 (valid all three weekends) and group ticket discounts are also offered.

Also, the Florida Renaissance Festival is a 16th Century production featuring more than 100 costumed performers, eight stages with continuous entertainment and 20 stage acts from around the world. For more information visit: www.ren-fest.com; Find them on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. You can also download the new festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. But, if you prefer the medieval method: 1-800-3-REN-FES.

Have fun guys and gals, and see you at the Festival.

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