A Renaissance-Themed Festival Is Coming To Pennsylvania And It’s Pure Magic
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 26, 2022
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Weekends will take on a whole new magical aura through the end of September with the return of this renaissance festival in Pennsylvania. For six glorious weekends, the epic festival welcomes guests to journey back through time to the 16th century. Each themed weekend is jam-packed with family-friendly activities, entertainment, and delicious food, making it well worth a visit multiple times.
The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival returns to what’s billed as a “16th-century medieval amusement park” in West Newton, and it promises fun for guests of all ages.
Running on weekends, including Labor Day, through September 25, 2022, the beloved Pennsylvania festival welcomes guests to wear costumes. If you don’t have one, you can rent one right at the festival.
Each of the jam-packed weekends features a different theme, including Children’s Weekend (September 3-5), Wine Revelry (September 10-11), and Pirate Invasion Weekend (September 17-18).
A full menu of fun awaits each weekend, so make sure you plan to spend at least a few hours at the festival grounds. Take a peek at the entertainment schedule, which is packed with magical events.
Squire of the Wire will journey across a tightrope. The Knights of Noble Cause will joust. The Topolino Sisters will tell stories for the kiddos, and that’s just a taste of all the fun on the schedule.
The festival is also known for its incredible marketplace. An eclectic assortment of vendors will be on hand, selling everything from wooden swords and shields to handmade copper jewelry.
This might be one of the tastiest festivals of the season, too, and you’ll want to sample a little bit of everything. From kettle corn to smoked bratwurst, the festival has something for all tastes. There are also several pubs on the grounds.
Have you been to this renaissance festival in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Next time you’re craving a bit of peace and quiet, escape to one of these five secluded campgrounds in Pennsylvania.
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