The annual Arizona Renaissance Festival returns this weekend

PHOENIX – Travel back in time to the 16th century as the Arizona Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace returns.

The festival will run every Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9 through March 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., including President’s Day.

The festivities include games and rides, an artisan marketplace, jousting knights and more. There will also be 14 stages with nonstop performances of music, comedy, mermaids and dance.

Guests can pay extra for the Pleasure Feast, an exclusive, five-course dinner and comedy show.

The 30-acre festival village is located at 12601 E. U.S. Hwy 60, east of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60.

Tickets can be purchased online, at Fry’s Food stores statewide or at the festival. Children under 5 are free.

Check out the Arizona Renaissance Festival’s website for more information about additional events and entertainment.