HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — The Carolina Renaissance Festival wrapped up its opening weekend on Sunday.
Thousands of attendees showed up to watch pop-up performers, jousting, and more as the festival celebrates 30 years.
Channel 9 spoke to a couple who have attended the festival for more than a decade.
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“It’s like stepping out of the everyday world as it were and into a different realm,” Fran Harris said. “Actually, it is a different realm.”
The festival will return next Saturday, starting at 9:30 a.m. If your child is under 12, they can get in free with the purchase of your ticket.
The festival will run every weekend through November 19th. Learn more by clicking here.
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