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SUMMARY:8th Annual Renaissance Fest at Hattiesburg Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The 8th annual Renaissance Fest has been scheduled for February 24th and 25th at the Hattiesburg Zoo.    "Renaissance Fest is always a fun\, family friendly event that marks the beginning of the Spring season at the Hattiesburg Zoo\," said Demetric Kelly\, Director of Guest Services and Retail.  The cost for Renaissance Fest is $10 for adults and $8 for children and takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days.  \n\n \n \n\nSaturday in the Queen's Court (Giraffe Pavilion)\n\n11:00 a.m.             Shakespearean Play Acts\n\n12:00 p.m.             Animal Encounter\n\n1:00 p.m.               Knighting Ceremony \n\n2:00 p.m.               Shakespearean Play Acts\n\n3:30 p.m.               Knighting Ceremony\n\n\n\n Sunday at the Queen's Court (Giraffe Pavilion)\n\n11:00 a.m.             Shakespearean Play Acts\n\n12:00 p.m.             Animal Encounter\n\n1:00 p.m.               Knighting Ceremony \n\n2:00 p.m.               Shakespearean Play Acts\n\n3:30 p.m.               Knighting Ceremony\n\n\n \n\nThere will be roaming animal encounters and live action role play\, with larpers acting out sword play throughout the day on the Splash Pad.  Youth and adults alike can visit the Crafting Circle to learn how butter and candles were made during the Renaissance Period as well as understanding the science behind apothecary.\n\n \n\nFood options will be aplenty and the mead will be flowing. At the Medieval Cantina and Ladha's Grill menu items will include Burgers\, Chicken-on-a-Stick\, Meat Pies\, Fries\, Funnel Cakes and Beverages.  For those wanting to eat in true Medieval fashion should stop by the Turkey Leg Stand (no utensils required) and Ye Olde Pizza Truck will offer 10" Woodfire Pizzas.  Those feeling parched will want to stop in at The Back Tavern where they can purchase a souvenir goblet and sample Queen's Reward Mead Flights\, Suzy Braggot\, Beer and Cocktails.\n\n \n\n"The Hattiesburg Zoo's Renaissance Festival is back and bigger than ever! Grab a turkey leg\, enjoy our interactive stations\, and get knighted all while seeing our incredible animals\," said Jeremy Cumpton\, Hattiesburg Zoo's Director of Conservation\, Education and Wildlife.  "Pokemon Go is also coming back to the Hattiesburg Zoo"!  "As our guests are wandering the Renaissance Festival they can get their steps in for hatching eggs\, interact with our active lures\, and compete at the gym to see which team will be victorious and lay claim the Hattiesburg Zoo kingdom\," continued Cumpton\n\n \n\nGuests on the quest for Knighthood will need to master their skills in the areas of arts\, crafts and defense.  To achieve their Mastery of the Arts they will watch a Shakespearean scene or a musical performance and have one of the actors or musicians sign their quest form following their performance.  To achieve their Mastery of Crafts they will go to the Crafting Circle and have the candle maker\, butter maker or apothecary master sign their quest form after learning their trade.  To achieve their Mastery of Defense they will go to the Larping area and after watching or participating in swordplay\, have one of the Larpers sign their quest form.  To become a Knight\, participants must have completed all three areas. Knighting ceremonies take place at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.\n\n \n\nTickets for Renaissance Fest are sold at the gate\, and annual passes do apply.  Attraction tickets (Carousel and High Adventures Ropes Course) are sold separately.  Renaissance Fest is brought to you by the Hattiesburg Zoo\, Cerroneth and Aftermath.  A special thanks to Oak Grove High School's archery team members for manning the archery station.  Guests are encouraged to wear Renaissance-period costumes. No real weapons are allowed at the Hattiesburg Zoo.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>The 8th annual Renaissance Fest has been scheduled for February 24<sup>th</sup> and 25<sup>th</sup> at the Hattiesburg Zoo.&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&ldquo\;Renaissance Fest is always a fun\, family friendly event that marks the beginning of the Spring season at the Hattiesburg Zoo\,&rdquo\; said Demetric Kelly\, Director of Guest Services and Retail.&nbsp\; The cost for Renaissance Fest is $10 for adults and $8 for children and takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<div><u><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">Saturday in the Queen&#39\;s Court&nbsp\;</span></span></u><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">(Giraffe Pavilion)</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">11:00 a.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Shakespearean Play Acts</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">12:00 p.m.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Animal Encounter</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">1:00 p.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Knighting Ceremony&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">2:00 p.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Shakespearean Play Acts</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">3:30&nbsp\;p.m.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Knighting Ceremony</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">&nbsp\;<u>Sunday at the Queen&#39\;s Court</u>&nbsp\;(Giraffe Pavilion)</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">11:00 a.m. &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Shakespearean Play Acts</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">12:00 p.m.&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Animal Encounter</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">1:00 p.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Knighting Ceremony&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">2:00 p.m.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Shakespearean Play Acts</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">3:30&nbsp\;p.m. &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Knighting Ceremony</span></span></div>\n<br clear="all" />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nThere will be roaming animal encounters and live action role play\, with larpers acting out sword play throughout the day on the Splash Pad.&nbsp\; Youth and adults alike can visit the Crafting Circle to learn how butter and candles were made during the Renaissance Period as well as understanding the science behind apothecary.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nFood options will be aplenty and the mead will be flowing. At the Medieval Cantina and Ladha&rsquo\;s Grill menu items will include Burgers\, Chicken-on-a-Stick\, Meat Pies\, Fries\, Funnel Cakes and Beverages.&nbsp\; For those wanting to eat in true Medieval fashion should stop by the Turkey Leg Stand (no utensils required) and Ye Olde Pizza Truck will offer 10&rdquo\; Woodfire Pizzas.&nbsp\; Those feeling parched will want to stop in at The Back Tavern where they can purchase a souvenir goblet and sample Queen&rsquo\;s Reward Mead Flights\, Suzy Braggot\, Beer and Cocktails.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<a name="m_-5381886733287803130__MailEndCompose"><span style="color:black\;">&ldquo\;The Hattiesburg Zoo&rsquo\;s Renaissance Festival is back and bigger than ever! Grab a turkey leg\, enjoy our interactive stations\, and get knighted all while seeing our incredible animals\,&rdquo\;</span></a><span style="color:black\;"> said Jeremy Cumpton\, Hattiesburg Zoo&rsquo\;s Director of Conservation\, Education and Wildlife.&nbsp\; &ldquo\;Pokemon Go is also coming back to the Hattiesburg Zoo&rdquo\;! &nbsp\;&ldquo\;As our guests are wandering the Renaissance Festival they can get their steps in for hatching eggs\, interact with our active lures\, and compete at the gym to see which team will be victorious and lay claim the Hattiesburg Zoo kingdom\,&rdquo\; continued Cumpton</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nGuests on the quest for Knighthood will need to master their skills in the areas of arts\, crafts and defense.&nbsp\; To achieve their Mastery of the Arts they will watch a Shakespearean scene or a musical performance and have one of the actors or musicians sign their quest form following their performance.&nbsp\; To achieve their Mastery of Crafts they will go to the Crafting Circle and have the candle maker\, butter maker or apothecary master sign their quest form after learning their trade.&nbsp\; To achieve their Mastery of Defense they will go to the Larping area and after watching or participating in swordplay\, have one of the Larpers sign their quest form.&nbsp\; To become a Knight\, participants must have completed all three areas.&nbsp\;Knighting ceremonies take place at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nTickets for Renaissance Fest are sold at the gate\, and annual passes do apply.&nbsp\; Attraction tickets (Carousel and High Adventures Ropes Course) are sold separately.&nbsp\; Renaissance Fest is brought to you by the Hattiesburg Zoo\, Cerroneth and Aftermath.&nbsp\; A special thanks to Oak Grove High School&rsquo\;s archery team members for manning the archery station.&nbsp\; Guests are encouraged to wear Renaissance-period costumes. No real weapons are allowed at the Hattiesburg Zoo.&nbsp\; &nbsp\;
LOCATION:Hattiesburg Zoo
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