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Bring your family and have a reunion as a Celtic
Clan!
19th Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival and Gathering o'
Celts
May 29-30-31, 2010
Middle Amana Park (Medici Grove) - Amana Colonies, IA
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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.
3/21/2009:
-News Release-
"Popular History Fest Moves to Better Days"
The 18th annual IOWA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL & Gathering o' Celts will move to Memorial Day Weekend in order to bring more holiday fun to the region. It will also return to its attractive setting at Middle Amana Park.
"We're finally back to a three-day holiday weekend with our showcase history celebration and tribute to our cultural ancestry," announces producer Gregory Schmidt.
This year the popular multi-cultural event—touted as 'Iowa's Best Family Fest'—will run on May 23rd, 24th & 25th. (11am to 6pm)
New and returning classic acts will bring to life the five stages of entertainment and the large living history encampment fields. A wide variety of comedy stage and street performers will be seen, many of which are featured as headliners at the other large Renaissance fests in Minneapolis, Chicago and Kansas City. Plus, there will be a return of the traditional horseback jousting tournaments, the Highland Games demonstrations, the Beer Garden & wine-tasting, and the military history exhibits. Various new comedy characters have been added to the cast that now consists of some 200 costumed performers and presenters.
The merchant's bazaar always brings in novel artisans and products that can only be found at a Renaissance faire. Two additional cuisine vendors have been added to the food court.
The children's realm will also have new surprises and games, along with it's favorite story-tellers and faerie greeters.
Even with these enhancements the admission prices will remain the same. Adults are $10, kids 6 to 14 are $5, with tots free. There's a two-day pass for $15, and a three-day pass for $18. There are group rates available along with free parking for all. All ticketing will be done at the admission gate.
For further details on the IOWA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL go to www.iowarenfest.com or contact greg@festint.com (641) 357-5177. For information on the Amana Colonies regarding directions and lodging go to www.amanacolonies.com.
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CONTACT: Greg Schmidt *Video shorts & photos available.
641-357-5177
greg (@) festint.com
