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Hello Dahlings! It’s Duchess Deliza!

Plans are underway for our 36th season of raucous revelry!

I shall be collecting information about what is in the works for 2024 as well as special VILLAGE HAPPENINGS and will be updating information continually.

Please note all contests are held at the Royal Pavilion at 1:30 pm.
Weekends subject to change.

March 2 and 3 - Pirates and BrewFest Weekend

2024 BrewFest
March 2 and 3 from Noon to 4:00pm!

BrewFest at Arizona Renaissance Festival offers an unparalleled experience, where beer lovers and Renaissance enthusiasts alike can come together to savor a taste of history and enjoy an unforgettable day of camaraderie and indulgence.

BrewFest happens inside the Village Green which is located inside the Festival gates to your left upon entry! This popular annual event allows you to take delight in a self-guided flight of beers and meads in an atmosphere of merriment and revelry.

You don’t want to miss the toe-tapping music of our featured band, The Langer’s Ball! The festivities also feature a variety of games to play and special character appearances throughout the event.

Get a sneak peek at some of the tastes available at BrewFest! Click Here!

The Langer’s Ball

The fun starts at noon and ends at 4:00pm.

BrewFest is open to everyone at the Festival without an additional ticket. For those wanting to sample the wonderful variety of brews, the cost of a tasting ticket is $30.00 for 7 pours of beer or mead.

Must be 21 years of age to partake in the tasting. Tasting Tickets are purchased at the entrance of the event, cash only!

The LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE tasting tickets is at 3:15pm and LAST CALL for beverage samples is at 3:45pm.

Themed Weekend Events

BrewFest! - BOTH DAYS
See details above!!

Kids Need to Read - BOTH DAYS
Kids FREE ($22 value, ages 5-12) with 2 new books donated to the Kids Need to Read booth at the faire.

Contests ~ 1:30pm at the Royal Pavilion

Child Pirate Costume Contest - Saturday ONLY
Presented by Kids Need to Read

Adult Pirate Costume Contest - Sunday ONLY

Guest Authors

Tao Baker - BOTH DAYS

Benny Aguirre - BOTH DAYS

Authors can be found at Ann Chamberlin's Book Shop, Booth #171

Festival Partners and Sponsors

Kids Need to Read - BOTH DAYS!
Bring two new children’s books to the Kids Need to Read tent outside the front gate and receive a child free admission (ages 5-12) – - Value $22

Child Pirate Costume Contest - Saturday ONLY
Kids ages 5-12, come to the Royal Pavilion at 1:30. Entrants will be judged on: Costume, Argh, & Swagger!

Renewal by Anderson - Saturday ONLY
Learn about energy efficient replacement windows and doors for your home at our partner’s booth outside the front gate.

Arizona PBS - Saturday ONLY
Arizona PBS is one of the nation’s leading public media organizations, with four broadcast channels and a growing array of digital platforms. A trusted community resource for nearly 60 years, our station fosters lifelong learning through quality programming, in-depth news coverage and critical educational outreach services. Our signal reaches 80 percent of homes in Arizona, delivering news, science, arts and children’s programming to 1.5 million households each week.

KMXP 96.9 Radio - Saturday ONLY
Our media partners at KMXP 96.9 will be at the Festival with radio personality Joey from Noon to 2:00.

KUPD 98 Radio - Sunday ONLY
Our media partners at KUPD 98 will be at the Festival with radio personality Bret from Noon to 2:00.