Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:16 am

   The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 10 stage theater, a twenty-two acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast – all rolled into one, non-stop day long adventure.

  Dates: The 17th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival is open every Saturday and Sunday, from October 9th through November 21st.

   Hours: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. rain or shine.

   Location: Just north of Charlotte between Concord and Huntersville on Highway 73 at Poplar Tent Road (between I-77 and I-85). Exit 25 on I-77 or exits 52 or 55 on I-85.

   Parking: FREE courtesy of Harris Teeter.

  Advance Discount Tickets: $18 for adults, $7 for kids ages 5-12, available at Harris Teeter Stores region wide. Children under 5 are always free. Tickets purchased at the gate are $1 more. Senior discount tickets (60 and over) are $17 at the gate. Also available online at www.RenFestInfo.com

  More Information: Visitors can call 704-896-5544 or toll free 877-896-5544.

   Web: Visit the Festival website at www.RenFestInfo.com