2-1-2008:Merchant apps for NebFaire and Iowa Ren Fest now downloadable.

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Bring your family and have a reunion as a Celtic Clan!
17th Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival and Gathering o' Celts
May 3-4, 2008
Middle Amana Park (Medici Grove) - Amana Colonies, IA
(Do you get the Regional Renaissance Reporter?)

NOTE: The Iowa Renaissance Festival changed dates in 2006. It is now held in May, and not over Labor Day Weekend as it has in years past (1999-2005). For Labor Day Weekend, visit Iowa's first permanent renaissance theme park (with buildings, not tents) at Festival Park in Des Moines.

Latest News:

3/27/2008: Welcome, Country Inn & Suites!

4/28/2008: TENTATIVE entertainment schedule posted (but it may still change so check back just before the event).

Special Hotel Rates:

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COUNTRY INN & SUITES at the Cedar Rapids Airport.
9100 Atlantic Drive SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
319-363-3789
(Map - 13.1 miles from Middle Amana.)

RATES: $82 for visiting public (and special deal for verified merchants and performers.)

Area hotels - want to be listed here? Contact us for details!

The renaissance returns! Come join us for three days of family fun in the heart of Iowa's number one tourist destination.

Faire Facts:

Dates: May 3-4, 2008

Times: Sat and Sun, 11-6 daily.

Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and under 8 free.

Location: Middle Amana Park.

Map: Amana Colonies website (#7 on the map) or here on Google Maps (Middle Amana Park is near J St and 27 Ave on there).

Lodging: For hotel/motel information, please contact the Amana Colonies Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 579-2294. They can mail you complete area details. You may also visit their web site to find more details on the area (including maps):

www.amanacolonies.com

Renaissance Weddings

If you are interested in having a renaissance wedding during our festival, contact us immediately so we can help you with a wonderful storybook ceremony.

2008 Participant Information

Merchants and artisans wishing to exhibit this year should contact us now since space will be limited. An cover letter and online merchant application is available for download in Adobe .pdf format (84K). You will need the free Adobe reader (Mac/PC).

Performers and those wishing to volunteer/help out should also contact us.

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