The Arizona Renaissance Festival grounds in Apache Junction, AZ
The Arizona Renaissance Festival Grounds in Apache Junction, Arizona holds events year round, but obviously the most popular is the Renaissance Festival itself. Across a sprawling 30 acres, the festival grounds become a medieval village during the festival with working artisans, archery, jousting, festival foods, and live entertainment. You'll often run into the strolling entertainers wandering the fairgrounds.
There are plenty of renaissance era arts and crafts for sale throughout the festival, so you're sure to find a souvenir or a gift for someone who couldn't make it.