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April Issue 2009
24th Annual
Georgia Renaissance Festival Takes Place Weekends Between Apr,
18 through June 7, 2009
You're invited to the grandest party since Camelot! Once inside the gates of our magnificent 16-Century Kingdom, you'll find Knights in shining armor and Maidens Faire, King Henry VIII and his Court, jolly pubs and over 32-acres of elaborately adorned shops offering an array of exceptional treasures and craft demonstrations by artisans from all over the world - all within the realm of Atlanta, GA.
Come experience top-notch shopping with distinctive items like blown glass goblets, handmade perfumes, leather goods and hand-turned pottery. Feast like royalty on a gigantic variety of delectable delights including our popular giant roasted turkey legs! Endless entertainment waits with ten stages featuring rope walking, juggling, music and comedic storytelling. Your whole family will enjoy our Royal Petting Zoo and the thrilling rides in our medieval amusement park! Jousting on Horseback, - the original extreme sport - and the magnificent highflying Birds of Prey and Animal Shows are not to be missed!
It's a rollicking good time, so don't miss The Georgia Renaissance Festival, where the good life is festive and the parking is free!
Come be thrilled and
inspired by the sounds of Cast in Bronze! - our new attraction.
Nothing can compare to the breath-taking music performed
on over five tons of cast bronze bells right before your very
eyes! Cast in Bronze has entertained dignitaries all over
the world performing for Pope John Paul II, at the Inauguration
of President Bush and at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center in the
realm of Orlando, FL. The music of Cast in Bronze has also been
heard on radio, at Music and Renaissance Festivals in the United
States and on the NBC's Today Show.
Another new attraction is the Royal Lipizzan Stallion show. The
strength and athletic agility of these Arabian, Andalusia and
the Royal Lipizzan Stallions are proudly displayed as a horse
of war transformed to a horse of nobility and aristocracy, to
a living form of equestrian art.
The show's thrilling finale showcases these splendid animals leaping high into the air with both front and rear legs extended in mid-air, to execute the spectacular Capriole, better known as the Airs Above the Ground! When you see the Lipizzans perform, it is like stepping back four hundred years and viewing one of the greatest equine ballets in history. For your enjoyment, the horses are also on display for public viewing throughout the Festival day.
In the category of nerve-testing
and hair-raising experiences, Dextre Tripp presents
exhibitions of skill and nerve with incredibly tall unicycling,
precision whip cracks, and comedy at the speed of sound. Introducing
the new Knife throwing Impalement Act! 13 razor edged steel
knives are hurled through space outlining the figure of a lucky
lady. There's 23% more danger, more excitement, and more
chainsaws than you can shake a stick at the all new Exhibitions
of Skill and Nerve Show!
The energetic and exuberant tunes of Groghat will have you clapping your hands and tapping your toes! Come indulge in an exciting musical fusion of Celtic and Gypsy sounds played on bouzouki, bass, violin and more!
Gravity-defying stunts and skills are performed by this dynamic duo - Breaking Point! You'll be cheering aloud at their creative juggling and impressive high-flying acts of martial artistry!
The Festival is importing the finest sausages from R.J. Balson & Son, England's Oldest Family Butchers since 1535 for two new food offerings, Toad in the Hole and Bangers and Mash. Many Americans are familiar with the popular Bangers and Mash, but Toad in the Hole is a recipe new to the South. The seasoned imported pork sausages are roasted and then baked in a tasty pastry batter and can be served with or without gravy. We are proud to debut these luscious sausage entrees for our Festival guests to enjoy.
The Georgia Renaissance
Festival is close and convenient and located just 5 minutes south
of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on I-85. Take
Exit 61- Peachtree City / Fairburn and follow the signs. Regularly
priced tickets include tax and are available at the festival box
office. Adults $19.95, senior 60+ $17.95, Youth ages 6-12
$8.95, 5 years of age and under get in FREE. Click, purchase
and print discount tickets on-line now at (www.GeorgiaRenaissanceFestival.com).
For more information call the Festival Hot Line at 770/964-8575.
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