Arizona’s annual Renaissance Festival kicks off on February 6th, 2010, and runs through the end of March. I’m giving you plenty of head’s up so you can plan your vacation to Arizona accordingly! Need to get out of the snow and cold of your home state (or country)? A visit to Arizona in February will treat you to sunshine and temperatures in the high-sixties.

I may complain about the summers on a regular basis, but I’ve got nothing but good things to say about the winters.

Anyway. The Ren Fest. It’s fun. If you purchase tickets from a local Fry’s Supermarket, the cost is $18.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids 5-12 (kids under five are free). If you buy the tickets on-line, it’s $19.00 for adults, $9.00 for kids. And if you buy tickets at the gate, it’s $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for kids, $17.00 for seniors.

Turkey legs the size of… well, your leg. Artichoke hearts with butter for dipping. Beer and Meade. Chocolate dipped strawberries. Face painting. Arts and crafts. Wenches and barbarians. The Ded Bob Sho and other live entertainment on twelve different stages. Jousting. Glass blowing demonstrations. You can even dress up in Renaissance garb – costume rentals are provided by several vendors at the festival. All enjoyed in the Arizona sunshine. There really is no reason NOT to go.

It is open every Saturday and Sunday, and Presidents’ Day Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. From Phoenix, take US 60 east past Kings Ranch Road to the Festival Village. From Tucson, take Rt. 79 to Florence Junction, then 7 miles west on US 60 to Festival Village. Call 520-463-2700 for more information. Rain or Shine – No Pets – Free Parking.

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