Georgia Renaissance Festival at Fairburn

by Bob Jones on Apr.28, 2009, under Arts & Entertainment

Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.

by Mara Hernandez-Capili

Ever wonder how is it like to live during the Renaissance time? Have you asked yourself how the court people and the townsfolk behave like, dress like, talk like and have fun like? If you’re looking for a new experience and a new environment this spring then the Georgia Renaissance Festival is the event for you. This is truly a different event for you as you are transformed to yesteryears of fine Renaissance living. Read on to know more about what this event has to offer.

On a personal note, I am a huge fan of Medieval and Middle Ages themed films. The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the round temple always fascinate me. I love the refinement of courtesans, the formal dialect of kings and queens, the lavish wardrobes and the huge towering castles. I also admire their culture and the way the gentlemen regard the princesses and women of their choice. The architecture, all in gothic styled towers and minarets and the rose chapel stained glass windows are very mesmerizing indeed.

The Renaissance Festival brings to life the Renaissance times by actors and participants donning their Renaissance costumes. They bring back the ancient merriment complete with wardrobes and themed style surroundings. A court jester is commissioned for the kids and adults’ enjoyments. A quick note of history however tells us that jesters or jokers are once an important part of a royal court. Their services are hired for entertaining the royals’ guests. They are also called as “fools with a license”.

The sport of Joust also graces the event of the festival as it brings to life the noble sport during those times. The Royal Lipizzan Stallions will continue to grace the event through their simultaneous performance show under the “All the Kings’ Horses” category. Wenches and belles will serenade you with their ancient folk songs. There are also fun and challenging games for the kids such as the “Rapunzel’s Hair braiding class”.

I can’t wait to get to The Georgia Renaissance Festival but first I think I must watch my old copy of “King Arthur” once again.

About the Author:

Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as the Georgia craft fairs will open one’s spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home’s borders. If youre staying in Georgia, the author suggests checking out the Georgia craft shows for entertainments to make your stay worthwhile.