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May 05, 2011 Culture » Entertainment Picks

Utah Renaissance Festival & Fantasy Faire 

May 6-22 @ Marriott-Slaterville

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Devotees of creative anachronism—those who dress in period costume to celebrate the era of knights, damsels and faeries—get a bad rap. Sure, their passion may not be everyone’s cup of mead, but their commitment often allows others the chance to experience a bygone era with impressive authenticity.

For three weekends, the Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire turns the rustic village atmosphere of Marriott-Slaterville (just west of Ogden) into a fully immersive world of food, merchandise and entertainment. Thrill to the Knights of Mayhem as they show off real heavy jousting; enjoy wandering musicians and magicians; witness acrobatic swordplay; let the kids have fun with the Pack and Pounce petting zoo. More than 80 merchants, both local and visiting, offer crafts and wearable art, plus plenty of period food and drink. Join fully in the fun and come in costume, and you’ll get $2 off your admission price. Merry meet, and merry part.

Utah Renaissance Festival & Fantasy Faire @ 1350 S. 1700 West, I-15 exit 344, Marriott-Slaterville, May 6-22, Friday, Saturday & Sunday; also open Thursday, May 12; 10 a.m.–6 p.m., children $6, adults $12. UtahRenFest.com

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 Scott Renshaw has been a City Weekly staff member since 1999, including assuming the role of primary film critic in 2001 and Arts & Entertainment Editor in 2003. Scott has covered the Sundance Film Festival for 25 years, and provided coverage of local arts including theater, pop-culture conventions, comedy, literature,... more

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