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2023 Arizona Renaissance Festival guide: special dates, how to save money if you go

The event runs from February 4 to April 2
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Hear ye, hear ye - the Arizona Renaissance Festival is back for its 35th season!

The grounds for the medieval outdoor amusement park feature a 50-acre village with over a dozen stages, jousting tournaments, and more! If you’re thinking of attending this long-standing Valley event, here’s some key information.

UPCOMING THEMED DATES

  • Feb. 25 and 26: Time Travelers
  • March 4 and 5: Kids need to read, pirates and BrewFest
    • During this weekend, kids that donate two new books at the Read booth enter for free.
    • BrewFest will offer several craft brews in the Village Green between 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Click here to see the brew menu.
    • A child pirate costume contest will be held on Saturday.
  • March 11 and 12: Wizards and wonder
    • There’s a child costume contest at 1:30 p.m. on March 11.
  • March 18 & 19: Artisan Appreciation & Celtic Celebration
    • According to event officials, if you spend $250 on either of these dates, you’ll receive one adult admission ticket to return for free.
    • If you spend $350 on either of those dates, you’ll receive two free adult admission tickets.
  • April 1 and 2: Fool’s Masquerade Final Huzzah
    • Kids enter free with the donation of three non-perishable food items to the Superstition Community Food Bank at the festival, according to event officials.

WAYS TO SAVE

  • If you buy your adult [$33] or child [$21] general admission ticket online, you’ll be able to save $1.
  • According to event officials, GA tickets for active/retired adult military personnel and their spouses are $32 and $20 for each of their children/dependents ages 5-12.
  • Group discountticket information can be found here.
  • If you purchase your adult or child general admission ticket at Bashas' or Food City you can also save $1.
  • Children 4 and under enter for free.
  • Don’t worry, there’s no parking fee.

IF YOU GO

  • When: It runs from February 4 to April 2.
  • Box office prices: Adult general admission is $33, and children’s admission is $21.
  • Where: 12601 E US Highway 60, Gold Canyon