Florida Renaissance Festival

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Arts & CultureDeerfield Beach
DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe Florida Renaissance Festival's defining
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach

The Florida Renaissance Festival transforms Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach into the fictional 16th-century village of Kimmendale every weekend from early February through late March. Now in its mid-thirties of annual editions, it features jousting knights, over one hundred costumed performers, more than one hundred artisan vendors, twelve stages, and themed weekends built around a rotating festival calendar.

Its immersive costumed village and long seasonal run make it a strong arts/culture event.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Florida Renaissance Festival's defining feature is its fully built fictional village, Kimmendale, constructed each season inside Quiet Waters Park, a Broward County park otherwise known for its lakes and campgrounds

02

The mystery stays covered

Rather than a single-day event, it runs every weekend for roughly eight weeks, each with its own themed programming, from pirate-themed weekends to specialty acts and seasonal storylines, giving repeat visitors a different experience week to week

03

The city starts moving

Highlights include thrice-daily jousting tournaments with mounted knights, twelve performance stages hosting sword fighters, minstrels, and magicians, and an artisan marketplace of more than one hundred vendors selling blown glass, hammered pewter, hand-tooled leather, and pottery

04

The water draws everyone in

Now well past its thirtieth year, it has become one of South Florida's longest-running recurring seasonal festivals

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival recreates 16th-century European village and market-fair traditions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

including chivalric jousting tournaments

The sacred route

Living ritual

guild-style artisan craftsmanship demonstrated live in glassblowing

The local code

Living ritual

leatherwork

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and communal tavern and pub-crawl customs adapted from historical fair culture

Tradition 6

Living ritual

Its themed weekends

Tradition 7

Living ritual

drawing on folklore

Tradition 8

Living ritual

seasonal festivals

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

Driving or rideshare to Quiet Waters Park is typical.

What to wear

South Florida in February and March is generally warm and can turn humid by afternoon, so light layers, comfortable closed-toe walking shoes for grass and dirt paths, and sun protection are...

Safety

Florida Renaissance Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Deerfield Beach

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map26.32 N, 80.10 WOpen in Google Maps

Deerfield Beach, FL

TransportDriving or rideshare to Quiet Waters Park is typical.
Stay areaDeerfield Beach

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Florida Renaissance Festival?

Florida Renaissance Festival is listed for Not represented as one continuous festival occurrence. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Florida Renaissance Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Deerfield Beach, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Deerfield Beach, FL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLren-fest.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Winter
Source statusOfficial source linked
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