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May
2015
The IOWA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL returns to Middle Amana Park in the heart of the Amana Colonies for its 24th year of history re-enactments and family fun. This year's event runs May 23-24-25th from 11am to 6pm.
For 2015 the entertainment roster will be enhanced with more performers and shows than usual. At the top of the bill is the most popular act from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. The Fandazzi Fire Circus with elaborate choreography and high-energy music is considered one of the most polished fire dance acts on the national festival circuit. Also new on the roster this year will be the singing and fighting Bawdy Buccaneers from Des Moines and Evangard Improv from Omaha. There will even be an outdoor Renaissance-themed wedding on sunday.
They will be joined by most all of the traditional acts that have been seen at the festival over the recent years. This includes the equestrian spectacle performed by the armored knights of Joust Evolution.
With the expanded grounds allowing for an additional living history realm and combat arena, several other new show groups can be experienced as part of an inter-active outdoor museum experience. In all there will be 21 professional performing troupes offering 55 scheduled shows a day.
Favorite aspects of the regional faire are the many specialty food and drink stalls, the beer garden and wine shop, the fifty artisan craft merchants, various trades and folkways demonstrations, games of skill for all age interests, the more than 100 strolling village characters, and unique presentations designed for children.
Tickets for the Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o'Celts can be had at the entrance gate with adult admission at $10 and kids from 6 to 13 at $6. Children's admission and parking are free.
For directions and area information see www.amanacolonies.com. For event details see www.iowarenfest.com or contact greg@festint.com (641) 357-5177.
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For 2015 the entertainment roster will be enhanced with more performers and shows than usual. At the top of the bill is the most popular act from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. The Fandazzi Fire Circus with elaborate choreography and high-energy music is considered one of the most polished fire dance acts on the national festival circuit. Also new on the roster this year will be the singing and fighting Bawdy Buccaneers from Des Moines and Evangard Improv from Omaha. There will even be an outdoor Renaissance-themed wedding on sunday.
They will be joined by most all of the traditional acts that have been seen at the festival over the recent years. This includes the equestrian spectacle performed by the armored knights of Joust Evolution.
With the expanded grounds allowing for an additional living history realm and combat arena, several other new show groups can be experienced as part of an inter-active outdoor museum experience. In all there will be 21 professional performing troupes offering 55 scheduled shows a day.
Favorite aspects of the regional faire are the many specialty food and drink stalls, the beer garden and wine shop, the fifty artisan craft merchants, various trades and folkways demonstrations, games of skill for all age interests, the more than 100 strolling village characters, and unique presentations designed for children.
Tickets for the Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o'Celts can be had at the entrance gate with adult admission at $10 and kids from 6 to 13 at $6. Children's admission and parking are free.
For directions and area information see www.amanacolonies.com. For event details see www.iowarenfest.com or contact greg@festint.com (641) 357-5177.
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