Glimpse of Renaissance Festival 2016
If you want to go back in time and experience 16th century European village in Florida, US, then you must visit Renaissance Festival at Tampa Bay area. This is only a weekend outdoor festival that started on 5th February 2016 and it will end on 20th March’2016. Every weekend is unique with different themes and food festivals. In this festival, you will hear the sounds of lutes playing and swords clashing and the smells of wood smoke and perfumed oils, live entertainment and shows, character artists, exotic food and wine and everything that will make you feel that you are time traveled in 16th century.
Last weekend, I went to Renaissance Festival with my friend Marianne and we had loads of fun. It was my first time and a new experience for me out there. I was fascinated by food as there was a ‘Food Fit For A King‘ menu with 100 Layer Cinnamon Roll, Turkey Leg, Chicken & Waffles, Burgers, Chicken Pot Pie, Apple Dumplings, Smoothies, Beer and Wine. My favorite was Scotch Eggs as it was a real delight for my taste buds!
In Renaissance festival, you will meet number of characters who will look at their best to make you believe, oh boy! Are they real? It is fun to watch them. If you want to dress up like any character, you can buy costumes from there or you can even rent costume from Fiona’s Costume Rental. Not only this, there are stalls for hair braiding such as Fantasy Hair Weaving and Ladies in Braiding from where you can get your desired hair style.
If you love face and body art, then you are going to love Renaissance Festival as there are many shops to give you your perfect desired look.
Last weekend was amazing as there was a Belle dance competition. There were extremely talented Belle dancers from all around US who showed their talents. Few of the performers were outstanding and will leave you spellbound by their performances. You could wish to shake your belly like them!
I also liked the show ‘Christophe the Insultor’ in which you have to tip Christople and give him name of anyone whom you want to get insulted. Then Christophe once starts insulting the victim, he can give the biggest nightmare of his/her life. However it was hilarious for the audience.
I had an amazing time at Renaissance Festival exploring enchanted realm of warriors amongst gourmet treats and unforgettable entertainment. If you are in Florida and wants to experience something different than the usual theme parks, Renaissance Festival won’t disappoint you.
Do let me know your experiences if you have been to the Renaissance Festival or attended any similar events in the comments below?
Enjoy,
Ana
Amanda
March 7, 2016This looks like such a cool event! I’ll have to see if my city has anything like this.
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March 7, 2016Thanks Amanda!
View CommentDmitry
March 7, 2016Looks so fun!! I always love the food at the festivals! Such great information! Super!
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March 7, 2016Thanks Dmitry…I am so glad that you liked this post.
View CommentKiwi
March 7, 2016I went to a Renaissance Fest when I was a teen and it was pretty cool! They do this in GA too!
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March 7, 2016Hey Thanks Kiwi for sharing your experience with us! 🙂
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March 6, 2016This festival looks and sounds amazing! I love that they change it up every weekend, it gives the people who already went something to do still because it’s different.
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March 6, 2016Absolutely Amanda, its amazing. Thanks for visiting us!:)
View CommentPenny Struebig
March 6, 2016Oh my goodness – this looks like such a fun festival! We have one similar to this in the St. Louis area where I live and I haven’t been in years. This makes me want to add it to my list of things to do this summer.
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March 6, 2016Hey Thanks Penny for sharing about fest at your city and am so glad that you liked this post! 🙂
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March 5, 2016How fun is thus festival, I would love to attend a 16th century festival one day actually Amy century would do but 16tj looks awesome
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March 5, 2016Hey Thanks Anosa for stopping by and am so glad that you liked it. 🙂
View CommentCynthia @craftoflaughter
March 4, 2016oh my gosh, I have always wanted to go to one of these festivals, completely dressed up of course! Now you’ve made me want it even more!
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March 4, 2016I am so glad Cynthia that you liked this post. Happy weekend! 🙂
View CommentArchana Kapoor
March 4, 2016what an amazing experience…. loved the pictures.. especially the dancing ones 🙂
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March 4, 2016Thanks Archana for visiting us and am so glad that you liked it! 🙂
View CommentValerie (Tailored & Talented)
March 4, 2016I’ve never been to a Renissance festival. Just by reading your post, it makes me want to plan to attend an event soon. Thanks for sharing your experience! ?
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March 4, 2016Hi Valerie, I am so glad that you liked this post. Have a great weekend!
View CommentJulie Syl Kalungi
March 4, 2016I absolutely loved Tampa when I visited last August and I would deffo go back for a festival ans that sounds such fun and done as extravagntly as only the Americans can do extravagant 🙂
View CommentIn fact I wrote a post on Fun things to do in Tampa. Super I should add your link as a resource Ana!
Ana
March 5, 2016Hey Thanks Julie for sharing your experience with Tampa and am so glad that you liked this post! 🙂
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