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The Arizona Renaissance Festival Has Begun. Hazzah!

By Lisa Franz, MacaroniKID Publisher: Surprise-Peoria-El Mirage & Glendale-Luke Air Force Base February 5, 2026

Looking for something to do? Time Travel to the: ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Every Weekend through March 29th plus Presidents’ Day, 10am – 6pm

Experience a European Village celebrating romance and revelry of Renaissance Europe, music, theater, comedy, hearty food and drynk, crafts, games & knights jousting. Children 5 and under free!


Building Where Stroller and Wagon Rentals are Available at AZ Renaissance Festival

You can rent strollers and wagons near the entrance.


The festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage!


Crowds and Live Show on the Great Lawn at the AZ Renaissance Festival

Lots of Free Shows to Enjoy: Musicians, Animals, Jesters, and More All Day Long on 16 Different Stages!


This unique outdoor event combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the King and Queen to their shire. Walk through our gates to be transported back in time.


Child Attempting to Climb a Wiggling Rope Ladder Challenge with Straw Below in Case He Falls

One of many kid friendly activities and games at the Festival.

Some are free, some require payment. ALL FOOD, ACTIVITIES, AND GAMES are CASH ONLY. 


Mingle with over 2,000 costumed characters, eat a giant roasted turkey leg; take part in games of chance and skill; cheer on your favorite knight; Shop in over 200 artisan shops and select an inimitable gift for that special someone; there is so much to see and do.


Knights with Banners Riding into the Jousting Tournament at AZ Renaissance Festival

The Start of the Jousting Tournament!


Eat, Drink and be Merry is the order of the day at the Village of Fairhaven. Join the celebration and revelry! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays through Mar. 29 and Presidents' Day Monday, Feb. 16. Just East of Apache Junction, on U.S. Highway 60. Arizona.RenFestInfo.com Children 5 and under free! For more family friendly events and activities, visit MacaroniKID’s Calendar of Events: Surprise-Peoria-El Mirage and Glendale-Luke Air Force Base.



A Row of Novelty Shops at AZ Renaissance FestivalThere are lots of unique shops at which to buy keepsakes, gifts, and artisan crafts.


Duck Pond with Three White Ducks at AZ Renaissance Festival

Ducks at the Petting Zoo which has a number of farm animals the kids will enjoy seeing and touching.