Michigan Renaissance Festival
Patrons who walk through the gates of the annual Renaissance Festival in Holly, Michigan, are made to feel as if they're stepping back into the 16th century. The festival has a permanent, 200-acre site which is set up to resemble a European village. Festival activities, which are designed to entertain and educate, include theater, games, Renaissance crafts and cooking. The entire event, which takes place over seven weekends beginning in mid-August, is based on the theme of a harvest celebration in which visitors are encouraged to participate. They can try their hand at archery or dueling, observe the arts of glassblowing, pewter casting, and blacksmithing, and witness a Tournament of Chivalry in the joust
The popularity of Renaissance festivals began with their introduction in California during the 1960s. Such events are now held all over the united states.
The popularity of Renaissance festivals began with their introduction in California during the 1960s. Such events are now held all over the united states.
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