Giveaway: 2 Adult Tickets to Utah Renaissance Faire @ Thanksgiving Point
(This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Utah Valley Fine Arts Council and Utah Valley University School of the Arts. I have been compensated for my time, but as always the opinions in this post are mine!)
Mark your calendars for Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th because the Utah Renaissance Faire is coming back to Thanksgiving Point !!
When I think of the Renaissance, I think of The great artist/inventor Leonardo Da Vinci. I think of Michelangelo's David and the Sistine Chapel. I think of the Religious Awakening and men of faith such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and St Thomas More. I think of Knights and Jousting (after all the renaissance bridged the Medieval time with the Modern age.) I think of my favorite Cinderella Movie Ever After, I think of my husband's favorite video game Assassin's Creed II. I think of Beautiful dresses and men with swords. I think of Explorers and adventurers. In short whenever I think of the Renaissance have a lot to think about.
I have always wanted to attend a Renaissance. I have friends who go every year and rave about how cool it is. I can't tell you how excited I am that this year I not only get to go, but will be taking my whole family!
When I told my 5 year old about it, she responded, "You mean we get to go to a princess Fair?!?" To which I responded..., "Umm, Sort of."
Here is a list of the activities that are going to be taking place at the Utah Renaissance Fair at Thanksgiving Point this year:
- The world famous Knights of Mayhem, with local favorite, Charlie Andrews, who is the eight time and current reigning world champion jouster will present full contact jousting and demonstrations of horsemanship.
- After the evening jousting match, a Medieval feast will be held at 7 pm both nights with VIP seating for the jousting contest, authentic medieval music, a five course meal and live entertainment.
- There will be a wide variety of performers, artisans and vendors.
- Vocal and instrumental groups will perform Renaissance music.
- Theatrical performers will portray historical characters such as Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, Gutenberg and other figures from the Renaissance era.
- The Royal Court will include a king and queen, nobles, jester and jugglers.
- “Birds of Prey” one of the best shows in the state, will be presented by Ben Woodruff, Lehi Hutchings Museum Director
- Other talented performers will entertain, such as horse vaulters, combat actors and puppeteers.
- Pirates, witches, fairies, and other mythical characters will also enhance the Faire.
- Talented artisans will present their crafts and skills, such as pottery, bread making, candle making, blacksmiths, weaving and spinning, stained glass, leather work, woodcarving, weaving, millinery, face painting, hairstyling, and more.
- A wide variety of food and merchandise will be provided by vendors.
- Family friendly fun and education for the whole family!
** Special performances of Shakespeare's Richard II, free to the public, will be presented at 7 pm both nights by Grassroots Shakespeare.
for more details check out their website HERE
I have to say I am grateful that I love so near Thanksgiving Point. They are always hosting great Family Friendly Events. I also want to give a shout out to The Utah Valley Fine Arts Council and Utah Valley University School of the Arts for putting this on.
The pricing is actually quite affordable and tickets are good for both days!
I am happy to announce that thanks to the Utah Valley Fine Arts Council and Utah Valley University School of the Arts I have 2 Free Adult tickets to the Utah Renaissance Faire for one of my lucky readers here at TheQuietGrove!
Are you planning on going? Let me know I would love to meet up and say hi!
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The Renaissance Faire looks awesome! Thanks for the chance to win tickets!
I really am excited to go! Good luck on winning!