From Judy Hedding,
Your Guide to Phoenix.
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Here are some hints and tips that I have found might help make your day at the Arizona Renaissance Festival a most pleasant experience.

• Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be wandering around about 30 acres of non-paved grounds.
• Don't try to do and see everything in one day. You can't do it, and you'll just get frustrated. Pick out a few events or shows that are important to you, plan around them, and take the rest of the day as it comes.
• No outside food or drink is permitted.
• No pets are allowed.
• Strollers and wheelchairs are available to rent, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• You may come dressed in costume. Many people do. Costumes are also available for rental. Costume swords and daggers are permitted as long as they are properly sheathed.
• Bring cash for food, games, and rides. Cash tips are appropriate at the Pleasure Feast. Tips are also appreciated by many of the performers. There are a couple of ATMs at the Festival, but you might not want to find them later on.
• Leave shopping until the end of your day, so you don't have to carry around your goodies. If you want to deposit your treasures in your car and come back, they will stamp your hand at the main entrance.
• You can enter or leave shows at any time, even when they are in progress. No one minds. Well, watch out for Ded Bob....
• Over the years, the Arizona Renaissance Festival has grown significantly. The few stages, with seats of bales of hay, have been replaced by many stages, with benches. Yes, there are still a few bales left!
• Bring your camera!
• Remember that an outdoor venue like this can get pretty hot on a sunny day in March. There are various areas of shade on the grounds, and the stages all have shade cover, but don't forget to wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Don't know what a privy is? That's what knights and damsels refer to as a rest room.
• The Arizona Renaissance Festival has a separate area for those of you who might want to have a unique wedding.
• Looking for a job at the Arizona Renaissance Festival? Call 520-463-2600.

Page 1: Arizona Renaissance Festival Details: Dates, Tickets, Directions
Page 2: Arizona Renaissance Festival Entertainment
Page 3: Arizona Renaissance Festival Food and Shopping
Page 4: The Pleasure Feast
Page 5: FAQ, Tips, and Hints
Bonus: Arizona Renaissance Festival Photo Gallery

_{All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.}