Have you ever wondered what it was like to live back in the time of knights and clansmen, when brute strength was celebrated with jousting tournaments and people believed that fairies and mermaids ruled the forests and seas? You can get a taste of those long-ago times at a brand new festival coming to New Mexico this spring. Check out the New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival:
The New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival will celebrate its first ever festival March 27th - 29th at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque. Look for the Castle at Expo entrance number six.
The festival will kick off on Friday, March 27th with a grand Royal Banquet and Dance, where you’ll feast like a king or queen. Seats to the feast are limited, so make sure to get yours in advance.
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The fun continues throughout Saturday and Sunday. You’ll be delighted with performances by Clan Tynker Family Circus…
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…and you’ll be in awe of the Knights of the Tempest, a theatrical troupe that will be on hand to perform jousting. Imagine what it must have been like for the brave knights who dared to joust in this dangerous competition!
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Try your hand at some Renaissance-era skills, like axe-throwing and archery. It’s all a lot harder than it looks, but with a little bit of practice, you might find that you have some warrior skills you didn’t know you possessed!
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You might also want to learn some Renaissance skills, like cooking, crafting handmade clothing and shoes, and more. Experts in all things Old World will be there to show you how to step right back in time.
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Enjoy some great Celtic music throughout the festival, too! The Wicked Tinkers will be making an appearance, as well as other great musical performers like The Harp Twins, who will get your toes tapping.
Wicked Tinkers/Facebook Get your tickets online now! Admission starts at $20, and you’ll get a discount for pre-ordering online.
Learn more about the New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival on its website, and make sure to follow the festival’s Facebook page to see all the latest updates.
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Get your tickets online now! Admission starts at $20, and you’ll get a discount for pre-ordering online.
Are you excited for this upcoming festival? Tag the friends and family you want to bring with you!
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Address: Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA
