All kings, queens, court ladies, knights, squires, jesters, and villagers are invited to the 33rd annual Florida Renaissance Festival with six more weekends running through Mar. 23 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Enter the gates of the kingdom as an elegant courtier, rebellious outlaw, or valiant knight, and dress the part with period attire such as tunics, broad-brimmed hats, puffy-sleeved shirts, lacy gowns, petticoats, cloaks, or aprons. Costumes are not required—but thousands wear historical clothing each year to immerse themselves into the true spirit of the Renaissance period where imaginations run wild and there’s fun for the entire family.
The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions, a creator of entertaining and cultural experiences for adults and children alike. “For more than 30 years this festival has been a very unique event,” said Rodriguez. “It is one of the most anticipated happenings in South Florida, and each year it gets better with new and different activities and entertainment.” Guests can explore artisan markets, savor delicious foods, and immerse themselves in a world of merriment, shock, and surprise in any of the eight themed memorable weekends.
What’s Old is New in 2025…
Loud Mime Show – It’s an oxymoron, but this 2023 winner of the Carny Carnage Award at the Sideshow Hootenanny is a tongue in cheek comedy featuring superb juggling, death defying stunts, and a performer that grandma warned you about!
The Hurdy Gurdy Guy – Dating back nearly a thousand years, Hurdy Gurdy is a form of entertainment not much seen in the U.S., until now. The star, Harry, plays music from the 12th century to the present in a style learned from teachers in France and England. The headliner presents a unique sound you won’t want to miss, and he will answer questions to educate the audience about his unique instrument.
Clan Tynker Circus – A troupe of brothers and sisters perform a stunning array of acts in this award-winning Vaudeville-style circus. Set to a live musical landscape, audiences will enjoy an amazing menagerie of entertainment that includes magic tricks, stilt walking, juggling skills, unicycling, sword swallowing, fire eating and more! The show also features an array of dangerous stunts, and a spectacular fire finale you won’t want to miss.
Gaêlica – An international Celtic folk and world music trio, formed by Daniela Padrón (fiddle and vocals), also features Gabriel Figueira (bagpipes, woodwinds, percussion, vocals), and Rubén Gutiérrez (guitars, percussion, vocals). These entertainers have released five studio albums, were nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, and won five Pepsi Music Awards, including Best Folk Album. They have performed in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America captivating audiences with original compositions and traditional tunes.
Krewes Korner – Raise the Jolly Roger, cannonball coming! This buccaneer is a professional Pirate impersonator with more than 15 years of experience. Feel as if you’re aboard a fantastic pirate ship in the high seas as this pirate brings history to life before your eyes.
Edged Feather Experiences – Features Crystal “Cryss” Stacey a master class falconer and wildlife educator who has been training birds of prey for more than a decade, presenting more than 1,000 educational programs in nine states. Her birds are trained to fly totally untethered and prepared to show their unique natural behaviors and vastly different personalities!
Piper Jones Band – This lyrical, high-energy duo base their music on the beautiful sounds of Highland bagpipes, accompanied by the unique percussion chords of the bouzouki. While featuring traditional tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and the inter-Celtic world, the duo features songs and audience interaction as they perform instrumental compositions and historical dance music in a unique and authentic style.
The Flaming Ginger, Jon Norton – This fast-paced, family-friendly fire danger comedy show will thrill the audience and keep you on the edge of your seats! Be amazed as Norton juggles fire while riding seven-foot unicycles and quips non-stop jokes along the way.
The Byrne Brothers – From Donegal, Ireland these brothers are a multi award-winning family band taking the Irish American scene by storm! The band consists of Luca on accordion, Finn on banjo, mandolin, and guitar, Dempsey on bodhran and whistle, and their father Tommy on uilleann pipes, fiddle, guitar, and grade 1 bagpiper. Enjoy their electrifying and high-energy performance that showcases modern traditional Irish music and world-class Irish dancing.
There will also be a new activity called the Gear Garden Gem Mining Co. where guests can find rare and breathtaking gems in our one-of-a-kind gem mining area. Guests will purchase a 5 or 10-pound bag and have an opportunity to pan for hidden treasures they get to bring home. A special key will help identify the gems and more details about each one.
*For those that have frequented the Festival in the past, the Biergarten is now known as The Gear Garden featuring an all-new pub, stage, soda booth, and the Gear Garden Gem Mining Co.
Florida Renaissance Festival 2025 Themed Weekends
Weekend Four: Feb. 22-23 – Peg Legs and Polly’s – Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew
Weekend Five: March 1-2 – Marketplace Mayhem – Shopeth ‘till you Dropeth!
Weekend Six: March 8-9 – Gears and Gadgets – The Lost Inventions of DaVinci
Weekend Seven: March 15-16 – Gaelic Legends: Tales of the Blarney Stone
Weekend Eight: March 22-23 – Enchanted Extravaganza: Characters on the Loose
Admission to the festival is $37 for adults, and $15 for children (kids under 5 years old are free). Kids 11 and under get in free of charge for the first weekend only but still must pay the county park fee of $1.50. Purchase a 2025 Season Pass Perk online and save 50% off a single day admission ticket. Season pass perks include a special commemorative pin in celebration of the 33rd annual festival, $12 VIP parking, express lane for entrance and express lanes at all major pubs, VIP seating for at the joust arena, access to an exclusive VIP rest area, special gifts and discount food coupons that can be picked up at the box office – plus much more!
VIP parking will be available for purchase Online and In-Person. Guests MUST show their Season Pass purchase. Separately, we offer a $3 active military and senior discount, they cannot be combined.
For tickets and more information visit: www.ren-fest.com.
