Welcome to our Village of Fairhaven!

Full of whimsical and delightful surprises!

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The Artisan Marketplace

Mix foolish pleasures with artisan treasures!  The village marketplace has over 200 elaborately adorned shops offering an array of goods.  Find unique hand made items such as blown glass,  premium leather goods, and jewelry.  Watch artisans work as they create a masterpiece right before your eyes! Read More

Student Days

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a cornucopia of sights, sounds and experiences, bringing to life the ambiance of an early European village celebration.  The Festival will open on two special weekdays, Tuesday, February 14th and Thursday, February 16th to accommodate students and teachers who wish to enjoy a very distinctive field trip opportunity. Read More.   Sponsored by:

Win a Trip to The Age of Discovery~Renaissance Student Days

The Arizona Renaissance Festival, SciTech Festival, and Bear Essential News are holding an essay contest for Elementary/Middle and High School students promoting Student Days and Science throughout the state of Arizona!

Essay Questions:

Elementary (ages 6-12):
In 250 words or less, what impact did Galileo have on our lives today?

Middle School-High School (Ages 13-18):
In 500 words or less,  how did Galileo solidify the Copernican revolution, OR How do you expect astronomy to change in the next 100 years?

Contest entries must be received by January 11th, 2012.


Mail to:

Student Days Essay Contest,
12601 E. Highway 60, Apache Junction, AZ 85118 Include first and last name, school, school address, teacher’s name, grade, school subject, e-mail/phone number of teacher.


A set of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected from the 1st-6th and 7th-12th grades. First place will win admission to Student Days for his or her classroom. Second place winners will receive 4 adult and 4 child tickets* and Science Themed Books. Third place winners will receive 2 adult and 2 child tickets* and a Science Themed Book.  

One entry per person. Essays will not be returned. *Tickets for Student Days or general festival. Transportation is the responsibility of the school/teacher.

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The Pleasure Feast ~ New Show! New Menu! Don't Miss It!

The Social Event of the season! The Pleasure Feast!  And YOU are invited. Food, Fools and Frivolity-The raucous dining experience, The Pleasure Feast!

Savor five courses of fine foods and ample drynk, served with a side order of live entertainment and Festival souvenirs! Be treated like royalty as the King's kitchen and the boisterous serving wenches dish up a roaring good time! Limited seating twice daily makes this the most exclusive event at the Festival! Read More

Endless Entertainment

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is one of the most interactive entertainment shows ever created with wonderful amusements and antics on going all around you!  Enjoy non-stop entertainment presented on 12 stages every event day.  There is comedy, music, dancing, circus performers, jousting knights on horseback, and much more!  Sit back and relax or become a part of the action as you are surrounded by over 500 costumed characters roaming the festival village! Read More

Win a Royal Trip to London!

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