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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | FEBRUARY 6, 2019
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More than 2,000 costumed characters in authentic and elaborate period garments, from royalty to mere peasants like this, roam the festival village at the Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon.
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making. Another major piece to the Renaissance Festival is the culinary experience, Malivonic said. Visitors can try foods such as turkey legs, steak-on-a-stake, sausage-on-a-stick, skewered chicken, ears of corn, Scotch eggs, baked potatoes with toppings, and filled fresh bread bowls. In its 31st season, the festival has grown, Malinovic said. What started off as nine acres and 43,000 visitors has now become 30 acres and more than a quarter-million guests. Malinovic said as soon as the festival ends in March, planning and maintenance begin in April. Malinovic highlighted three new performances this year. The first is CRAIC, a Celtic band featuring “roguish vocals, rhythmic violin, intense percussion and blaring bagpipes.” The second is Rick the Hypnotist, who picks volunteers “to take them on a journey they’ll never forget.” Read more about Rick at rickthehypnotist.com. Finally, there’s Rick and Jan Stratton, who juggle and move with Snorkel the Dancing Pig. While there may be an additional cost
for some activities, Malinovic points out several free activities and performances like the knighting ceremony, the three daily jousts, the petting zoo, the Mermaid Grotto, contests and glass-blowing demonstrations. Food and vendors require cash. ATMs are on-site. Malinovic suggests wearing sunscreen, comfortable shoes, getting to the festival early and staying all day. “There’s nothing like it in the entire state,” Malinovic said. “It is an event that brings the state of Arizona together in celebration of a period of enlightenment, bringing smiles and shenanigans to attendees of all ages.” Shamus the Insulter is there to bring the shenanigans. “I am a spoken wordsmith,” he said. “All in all, I am a professional insulter. This is the best thing I have ever done in my life.”
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