Department of Tourism and State Development
For Immediate Release:  May 29, 2003
Contact:  Nancy Fees (866) 489-9241

PLAY IN THE PAST AT THE SIOUXLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Come and gather ye Lords and Ladies! Chivalry reigns and adventure lives at the second annual Siouxland Renaissance Festival, June 7-8 in Sioux Falls. Become part of the fantasy and magic, when kings and queens ruled the land and the arts flourished. The festival is Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The event celebrates the Renaissance era, complete with period food, entertainment and jousting competitions. Jugglers and tumblers amuse. Minstrels marvel. Swordsmen and jousters thrill. Entertainers include Clann Tartan, Jordan the Juggler, William and Blackjack and many more. Shop the marketplace for a wide variety of 16^th century arts, crafts and food.

A one-day pass for the event is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. A two-day pass is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and children. There is also a $1 discount for wearing Renaissance-period attire.

Contact Nancy Fees at 1-866-HUZZAH-1 (1-866-489-9241) or visit www.siouxlandrenfest.com for information.

The Siouxland Renaissance Festival has been designated a “Great Event” by the South Dakota Department of Tourism and State Development. With that designation, the department provides assistance to event coordinators and creates and funds promotions for the event. The objective of the department’s “Great Events” program is to boost attendance at South Dakota events and to increase economic impact in host communities.

Call 1-800-S-DAKOTA (1-800-732-5682) or visit www.travelsd.com for a free South Dakota travel packet.

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