The 32nd Annual Georgia Renaissance Festival is a family-friendly event, and a different kind of theme park. The Georgia Renaissance Festival brings a 16th-century European country fair to the Atlanta area. With nearly 1,000 characters wearing period costumes, the renaissance festival offers visitors a viety of activities from jousting tournaments to glass-blowing demonstrations to sword-swallowing shows.

Sandy Springs Dunwoody Macaroni Kid is being given complimentary entry to Georgia Renaissance Festival but no monetary compensation has been made.  As always, all opinions and thoughts are my own. 

The Georgia Renaissance Festival is a family favorite of ours and we’ve been going since DIVA started school.  Long before I started writing.  You can read some of my thoughts and tips at 10 Tips For Visiting GA Renaissance Festival

The Georgia festival is the largest Renaissance festival in the Southeast. Over 150 artisans display and demonstrate their wares in our Artisan Market, and we present a continuous schedule of music, comedy, juggling, and amazing feats of skill on 10 stages every festival day. There is truly something for adults and children of all ages to enjoy – all day long!

One of the highlights of any festival day is the Jousting Tournament. Visitors can experience the clashing of steel and the thundering of hooves daily with three full combat jousts at the Royal Tournament Arena.

The Southeast Tourism Society recognizes The Georgia Renaissance Festival as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeastern United States. The renaissance festival in Atlanta is available for birthday parties, weddings, and other private events.

NEW IN 2017! Towering over the Village, the all new Drunk Monk Pub! An impressive structure featuring live music, table seating and serving up a variety of adult beverages for your enjoyment 10 Stages with Continuous Entertainment and over 100 Shows Daily: Jousting Knights and the thundering hooves of 4,000 pounds of equine fury will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Endless entertainment of Comedy, Music, and Circus-Style Shows will amuse visitors of all ages 150 Master Artisan Crafters in the Village Marketplace offering one-of-a-kind hand-crafted artful treasures of clothing, jewelry, pottery, pewter, leather and more.

Renaissance Games of Skill: Axe Throwing and Target Shooting with Bow & Arrow.

Human-Powered Thrill Rides for Kids of all Ages.

Animal Exhibits and Demonstrations: Birds of Prey, Reptiles, Unicorn, Camel Rides and more…

Every weekend there is a theme to the Festival.  Here is the 2017 listing:

• April 15 & 16: Opening Weekend 2 For 1 – Buy 1 Adult Ticket-Get 1 FREE – SAVE $22! The Easter Bunny visits on Sunday to host an Easter Egg Hunt for Kids 12 and under. Lots of great prizes will be found inside the eggs!
• April 22 & 23: Time Warp Weekend – A weekend of Cosplay and Costume Contests where Fantasy meets History, and Superheroes meet Royalty.  o Pet Friendly Weekend – Bring your Dog or Cat on a leash. Enter the pet costume contest. See the website for pet registration form and full details.  o College Weekend – $8 at the Gate with valid College ID
• April 29 & 30: Kids Free Weekend – Sponsored by Superior Play Systems – Up to 4 Children FREE with Paid Adult; Enjoy activities in the Superior Play Systems Kids Kingdom Play Area, Costume Contests and More!
• May 6 & 7: Maytoberfest Weekend – Get a peak at the German Renaissance period this weekend only. Sample a variety of German Beers and Bavarian Food while enjoying special guest musicians from the German Renaissance Era.  Saturday, May 6 is ASL Celebration Day. American Sign Language interpreters will be on stage at select shows throughout the day. Sunday, May 7 is Girl Scout Day #1. Wear your Girls Scout vest and get a Patch.
• May 13 & 14: Highland Weekend – The Village welcomes the Scottish and Irish this weekend. Bagpipes, drums and kilted dancers abound. Bring your clan! Sunday is Mother’s Day – The first 100 Moms thru the gate get a flower. Also on Sunday, The Royal Cookie Wars – A Competition of local cookie bakers to select The Best Baker in the Shire!
• May 20 & 21: Pirate’s Weekend – Pirates of all ages are welcome to compete in the Costume Contests, or play Walk The Plank Trivia. It’s a weekend full of fun & mischief for Pirates of all ages!
• May 27, 28 & 29: Memorial Weekend – 3 Days to Play! The Festival is open Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day Monday. Bring the Family out on this holiday weekend. Saturday, May 27 is Girl Scout Day #2. Wear your Girl Scout vest and get a Patch. On Memorial Day Monday, we honor our Military. Show your Military ID at the Gate on Monday and get in FREE, plus 4 family members with you will get in for just $8 each. Thank you for your service.
• June 3 & 4: Romance Weekend – Last chance to find romance at the 2017 Festival. Take part in a mass renewal of vows ceremony on Saturday or Sunday. More special events for Couples and Singles will be announced later. Last chance for turkey legs and a frothy ale too. See the exciting finale of the 2017 Equus Maximum Joust Show, and all of your favorite Festival performers one more time, ‘cause after this weekend, we’re History… ‘til next year!

DIRECTIONS
The Georgia Renaissance Festival is located just minutes south of Atlanta at 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd., Fairburn, Georgia. Take I-85 to Exit 61- Peachtree City/Fairburn. The Festival is 2 miles west of the exit.

TICKETS

Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day, 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tickets range in price from $8 to $19. Check the website for the most current pricing and to purchase tickets online.
Gate Admission (see website for special weekend promotions)
Adults: $22
Children ages 6-12: $10
Kids 5 years and under get in FREE
Ticket prices include all fees and taxes
Online Discount Tickets – Available 24/7-CLICK HERE to purchase online.
Adults/Seniors – $19
Children 6 to 12 – $8.00
(5 and under are always free!)

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Reposted with permission from Autism, Diva, and Dance.