Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Get thee to Camelot on Saturdays and Sunday through April 2 (10am-6pm rain or shine) with 60,000 of your cosplay pals. More than 1,000 local businesses and organizations participate in this popular Tampa Bay Festival, which moved to Dade City three years ago.

Step back in time – the 16th Century, in fact – for the adventure, excitement and spirit of the Renaissance! Thrill to the exploits of jousting knights on thundering steeds. Roam the village shoppes for unique crafts as artisans demonstrate period skills like blacksmithing and woodworking. Delight in comedy, music, magic, and more on nine stages of non-stop entertainment! Delight in the food and drink (unicorn cake, corn dogs, turkey legs). New this year is a Petting Zoo, Children’s Realm and for adults, a Swordmaster Challenge.