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Bring your family and have a reunion as a Celtic Clan!
21st Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival and Gathering o' Celts
May 26-28, 2012 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Middle Amana Park (Medici Grove) - Amana Colonies, IA

The renaissance returns! Come join us for three days of family fun in the heart of Iowa's number one tourist destination.

Latest News:

2/29/2012: Welcome, AmericInn!

3/26/2012: Welcome, Motel 6 Cedar Rapids! Entertainment updated, too.

5/16/2012: TV ads posted.

Special Hotel Rates:

AmericInn Lodge & Suites
8910 6th Street Southwest
Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 632-1800
* Bring in a printout of this page for a discounted rate of $84.95 plus tax.

Motel 6
3325 Southgate Court Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA
(319) 366-7523

See our Google lodging map.

Area hotels - want to be listed here? Contact us for details!

Festival Facts:

Dates: May 26-27-28, 2012 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Times: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for kids, and under 5 free.

Location: Middle Amana Park.

Map: Amana Colonies website (#7 on the map) or here on Google Maps (Middle Amana Park is near J St and 27 Ave on there).

Lodging: For hotel/motel information, please contact the Amana Colonies Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 579-2294. They can mail you complete area details. You may also visit their web site to find more details on the area (including maps):

www.amanacolonies.com

Television Commercials

15 second spot:

:30 second spot:

Testimonials

"I liked it all. It was soooo much fun!! This was my first year going to it. Lots of FUN!!!" - Jasmine (Shellsburg, IA)

Renaissance Weddings

If you are interested in having a renaissance wedding during our festival, contact us immediately so we can help you with a wonderful storybook ceremony.

Participant Information

Merchants and artisans wishing to exhibit this year should contact us now since space will be limited. An cover letter and online merchant application is available for download in Adobe .pdf format (coming soon). You will need the free Adobe reader (Mac/PC).

Performers and those wishing to volunteer/help out should also contact us.