The Renaissance

was a time of the great revival of art, literature, and learning in Europe

that lasted from the 14th century to the 17th century, marking the transition

from the medieval to the modern world. The Georgia Renaissance Festival

is a seven weekend festival that honors the period with entertainment,

crafts, food and fun. The festival is marking its 18th year this year

and has several new attractions to go along with a number of returning

favorites that bring the crowds back year after year.

New to the

festival this year are belly dancing exhibitions from the Awalim Dance

Company, sword swallowing from Dai Andrews, Georgia Heartland Humane Society

pet adoption, a puppet museum and several thrilling new rides. There will

also be jousting from the Hanlon-Lees Jousting Knights, the return of

the Georgia Birds of Prey Show, pirates and King Henry the VIII's search

for a new wife. Other returning acts are the comedy of the Tortuga Twins,

the Washing Well Wenches, the juggling and comedy of The Zucchini Brothers

and musical performances from Three Quarter Ale, The Lost Boys, Mickle-A-Do,

Cast in Bronze and a myriad of merry minstrels and musicians.

There is also

an artisan market that features over 150 artisans and a number of wares

for visitors to peruse and possibly purchase including jewelry, skychairs,

shoes, candles, artwork and more. One of the biggest attractions to the

festival is the food, including the ever-popular turkey legs. The festival

serves over 40 tons of turkey legs each season. A new treat this year

is macaroni and cheese on a stick. Other favorite treats are funnel cakes,

spiral potato, ice cream, fried pickles and much, much more.

The Georgia

Renaissance Festival will run Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day,

Apr. 26-June 8, from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The festival is located at I-85

at Exit 61 - Peachtree City/Fairburn (follow the signs). Admission is

$15 for adults, $11 for seniors, $7 for children ages 6-12 and free for

children under the age of five. Discount tickets are available at www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com.

Visitors can also get $2 off full price tickets at the gate with your

Kroger Plus Card. Phone 770-964-8575 for more information.

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