Pittsburgh
Renaissance Festival
& Artisan Marketplace
The All New Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
August 23-24, 30-31, September 1, 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 - 2008
Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day Only!
FREE Parking
There’s a New Castle in Town!
The Pittsburgh
Renaissance Festival
6 Festive Weekends & Labor Day!
It’s an Adventure to the Past!
Themed Weekends
There are many reasons to visit the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival again and again as no two Festival days are ever alike, for we offer wondrous themes for each of our festive weekends. So plan to join us for the music, mirth and merriment of merry olde England!
Opening Weekend:
Music & Dance
August 23 & 24
Come join
us in a celebration of music and dance as we put out the royal welcome
mat for King Henry and Queen Anne's arrival at the castle. Observe
traditional peasant and court dances from the Renaissance. Meet our new
cast of villagers, enjoy our first-class entertainers and revisit old
favorites. Take advantage of the "Buy One, Get One Free" offer this
weekend only available at Wendy’s Restaurants!
Children's Weekend
August 30, 31 & September 1 (Labor Day)
Throughout this weekend dedicated to young lads and lasses, children 12
and under experience the Festival for free with a paying adult. Special
activities including the Prince, Princess and Pirate Costume Contest,
the Royal Quest, knighting ceremonies and photos with the King and
Queen. Enjoy medieval rides and games of skill as well as the free
Petting Zoo in the Children’s Realm.
Chivalry, Love & Romance
September 6 & 7
Romance is in the air as dashing rogues, knights in shining armour and
fair maidens help create a special atmosphere for a weekend dedicated to
lovers. Mingle with famous renaissance couples such as Romeo and Juliet.
Match wits with "The Bard" William Shakespeare, learn the art of
romancing and then put your skills to the test in our Wooing Contest.
Married couples can also renew their vows of faith, commitment and love
at our chapel throughout the weekend.
Italian Renaissance
September 13 & 14
Discover where it
all began with the original "Renaissance Man" Leonardo da Vinci and
fellow Italian Michelangelo. Sample Italian foods, participate in the
legendary Grape-Stomping Competition for prizes, learn how to make
homemade wine and play a game of bocce.
Celtic Fling
September 20 & 21
Listen to the traditional sounds of Celtic musicians, Scottish pipe
bands and madrigal singers throughout the Realm. Sing along with our
Irish Troubadour as he performs popular ballads. Irish dancers and belly
dancers will also be featured this weekend. Get ready to don ye kilts
for the Men in Kilts Contest and watch challenging Scottish athletic
events.
Mardi Gras
September 27 & 28
Produced by Rocky Mountain Festivals, Inc. Castle Rock, Colorado.
The owners of the Colorado Renaissance Festival.
For further information please call:
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
112 Renaissance Lane
West Newton, PA 15089
(724) 872-1670