Renaissance ArtsFaire 2018

From Renaissance ArtsFaire 2018 Website:

The Doa Ana Arts Council's Renaissance ArtsFaire is an annual event held at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The lake, towering trees and rolling lawns provide an idyllic setting for the Faire. Unique costumed entertainers, medieval decorations and special food booths add to the Renaissance atmosphere.

2018 is our 47th year and we welcome back the Order of Eponaa Medieval & Fantasy Equestrian Performance Troupe entertaining the crowds as their Knights, Ladies, & Noble steeds are dazzling audiences with a bit of live steel sword fighting on and off horseback, mounted medieval games, races, and let's not forget about joustingand the ladies joust too! Also returning is Hawkquest with their majestic birds,and the Dragon's Eye Tavern serves local beer and wine, while food booths offer specialty fare - all with a Renaissance Theme.

The Doa Ana Arts Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is through the arts, to enhance the quality of life and develop the cultural, educational and economic growth of our community.

The Renaissance ArtsFaire is the Arts Council's major fundraising event. All income generated by gate receipts, booth fees and beverage sales goes to support arts in education and other Arts Council programs throughout the year.

The ArtsFaire is a juried art and fine craft show exhibiting only the highest quality arts and crafts.

The ArtsFaire, features approximately 150 artist and vendor booths, and is recognized as one of the finest of its kind in the Southwest. The event is widely promoted throughout the region in print, radio, television and social media. Attendance is 13,000 to 18,000 visitors each year.
Event hours on Saturday are 10am to 5pm and on Sunday 10am to 4pm.

We hope you will join us for this special celebration of the arts.