Alabama Renaissance Faire

The Alabama Renaissance Faire is a Renaissance fair held annually in downtown Florence, Alabama, in Wilson Park.

Alabama Renaissance Faire
GenreRenaissance fair
DatesOctober
Location(s)Florence, Alabama, United States 34°48′11″N 87°40′31″W
Inaugurated1987
Attendance30,000 - 40,000 (average)
Websitewww.thealrenfaire.org

Details

Alabama Renaissance Faire has been a celebration of Florence's "Renaissance City" identity since 1987,[1][2][3][4][5][6] and averages between 30 and 40,000 participants every year.[3] Activities taking place during the fair include arts and crafts, magicians, historical event reenactments, and musical performances.[3] The fair takes place yearly on the fourth weekend in October.[3] The Alabama Renaissance Faire is free and charges no admission fees to the public. No faire was held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

The Faire is unique in that the Monarch rotates every year and is chosen at the Renaissance Feast that precedes the Faire by one week. The Monarch chooses the theme for the faire for that year, and is permitted to leave the throne in whatever way they choose. [3]

See also

References
  1. "Alabama Renaissance Faire". Rocket City Mom | Huntsville events, activities, and resources for families. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. "Alabama Renaissance Faire reigns for 27th year". WAFF. October 26, 2013. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  3. "Alabama Renaissance Faire". Alabama Renaissance Faire Website. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  4. "Alabama Renaissance Faire returns to Florence". WHNT-TV. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  5. "48 must-see festivals and fairs in Alabama in fall 2021". al. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  6. Storey, Deborah (2011-10-06). "Alabama Renaissance Faire is Oct. 22-23 in Florence". al. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  7. "Festivals return as coronavirus cases rise in Alabama". al. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2021-12-14.


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