From David Volz
All kings, queens, court ladies, knights, squires, jesters, and villagers are welcome to the Florida Renaissance Festival with eight thrilling themed weekends beginning Feb. 1 and running through Mar. 23, 2025 at Quiet Waters in Deerfield Beach.
One can enter the gates of the kingdom as an elegant courtier, rebellious outlaw, or valiant knight, and dress the part with period attire such as tunics, broad-brimmed hats, puffy-sleeved shirts, lacy gowns, petticoats, cloaks, or aprons. Costumes are not required—but thousands wear historical clothing each year to immerse themselves into the true spirit of the Renaissance period where imaginations run wild and there’s fun for the entire family.
The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions, a creator of entertaining and cultural experiences for adults and children alike. “For more than 30 years this festival has been a very unique event,” said Rodriguez. “It is one of the most anticipated happenings in South Florida, and each year it gets better with new and different activities and entertainment.” Guests can explore artisan markets, savor delicious foods, and immerse themselves into a world of merriment, shock, and surprise in any of the eight themed memorable weekends.
Loud Mime Show – It’s an oxymoron, but this 2023 winner of the Carny Carnage Award at the Sideshow Hootenanny is a tongue in cheek comedy featuring superb juggling, death defying stunts, and a performer that grandma warned you about!
The Hurdy Gurdy Guy – Dating back nearly a thousand years, Hurdy Gurdy is a form of entertainment not much seen in the U.S., until now. The star, Harry, plays music from the 12th century to the present in a style learned from teachers in France and England. The headliner presents a unique sound you won’t want to miss, and he will answer questions to educate the audience about his unique instrument.
Clan Tynker Circus – A troupe of brothers and sisters perform a stunning array of acts in this award-winning Vaudeville-style circus. Set to a live musical landscape, audiences will enjoy an amazing menagerie of entertainment that includes magic tricks, stilt walking, juggling skills, unicycling, sword swallowing, fire eating and more! The show also features an array of dangerous stunts, and a spectacular fire finale you won’t want to miss.
Gaêlica – An international Celtic folk and world music trio, formed by Daniela Padrón (fiddle and vocals), also features Gabriel Figueira (bagpipes, woodwinds, percussion, vocals), and Rubén Gutiérrez (guitars, percussion, vocals). These entertainers have released five studio albums, were nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, and won five Pepsi Music Awards, including Best Folk Album. They have performed in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America captivating audiences with original compositions and traditional tunes.
Krewes Korner – Raise the Jolly Roger, cannonball coming! This buccaneer is a professional Pirate impersonator with more than 15 years of experience. Feel as if you’re aboard a fantastic pirate ship in the high seas as this pirate brings history to life before your eyes.
