02/18/2012 - Bay Area Renaissance Festival Feb 18
Bay Area Renaissance Festival
Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa FL 33617
Say huzzah to the wizards, warriors and commoners who populate this replica of a 16th century village with entertainment on multiple stages, street theater, live armored contact jousting, human chess matches, art, craft and other vendors, fire-eaters and more. Enjoy fresh brews and aged wines and medieval music. Participate in a dart-throwing or archery contest with your friends, or maybe dip your own candles.
Insider tips: Fans of the RenFest show up in costume to get in on the fun, and children dress like princesses and fairies. Whatever your outfit, make sure it includes comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. This is a field, not a paved mall.
There's standard fair food, but get into the spirit and gnaw on a giant smoked turkey leg or try a Scotch egg (that's a hard-boiled egg encased in sausage and deep fried) and wash it down with a pint of grog as you take in a medieval comedy show or knights jousting on horseback.
The throwback appeal is that it's outdoors, with the sounds of lutes playing and swords clashing and the smells of wood smoke and perfumed oils and salespeople keen on charming dollars out of your pocket with a magic trick or a jig. Bring lots of singles for tipping.
Don't forget your sense of humor as the Washing Well Wenches on stage may have a saucy comment or two for you.
One of the highlights of the fair is the daily jousting match, usually held multiple times throughout the day, in which opposing sides of the field are allied with different jousting opponents. Each side cheers as their knight in full armor attempts to knock the other from his horse.
Price: $14.95 advance, $6.95 ages 5-12 advance; $17.95 at the gate, $14.95 seniors at the gate, $9.95 ages 5-12 at the gate; $10 per pet.
Phone: (813) 983-0111
http://www.bayarearenaissancefest.com/
More dates for this event:
February 19 10 a.m.
February 25 10 a.m.
February 26 10 a.m.
March 3 10 a.m.
March 4 10 a.m.
March 10 10 a.m.
March 11 10 a.m.
March 17 10 a.m.
March 18 10 a.m.
March 24 10 a.m.
March 25 10 a.m.
March 31 10 a.m.
April 1 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa FL 33617
Say huzzah to the wizards, warriors and commoners who populate this replica of a 16th century village with entertainment on multiple stages, street theater, live armored contact jousting, human chess matches, art, craft and other vendors, fire-eaters and more. Enjoy fresh brews and aged wines and medieval music. Participate in a dart-throwing or archery contest with your friends, or maybe dip your own candles.
Insider tips: Fans of the RenFest show up in costume to get in on the fun, and children dress like princesses and fairies. Whatever your outfit, make sure it includes comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. This is a field, not a paved mall.
There's standard fair food, but get into the spirit and gnaw on a giant smoked turkey leg or try a Scotch egg (that's a hard-boiled egg encased in sausage and deep fried) and wash it down with a pint of grog as you take in a medieval comedy show or knights jousting on horseback.
The throwback appeal is that it's outdoors, with the sounds of lutes playing and swords clashing and the smells of wood smoke and perfumed oils and salespeople keen on charming dollars out of your pocket with a magic trick or a jig. Bring lots of singles for tipping.
Don't forget your sense of humor as the Washing Well Wenches on stage may have a saucy comment or two for you.
One of the highlights of the fair is the daily jousting match, usually held multiple times throughout the day, in which opposing sides of the field are allied with different jousting opponents. Each side cheers as their knight in full armor attempts to knock the other from his horse.
Price: $14.95 advance, $6.95 ages 5-12 advance; $17.95 at the gate, $14.95 seniors at the gate, $9.95 ages 5-12 at the gate; $10 per pet.
Phone: (813) 983-0111
http://www.bayarearenaissancefest.com/
More dates for this event:
February 19 10 a.m.
February 25 10 a.m.
February 26 10 a.m.
March 3 10 a.m.
March 4 10 a.m.
March 10 10 a.m.
March 11 10 a.m.
March 17 10 a.m.
March 18 10 a.m.
March 24 10 a.m.
March 25 10 a.m.
March 31 10 a.m.
April 1 10 a.m.
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