The Georgia Renaissance Festival rides into Atlanta

Enter the gates of the Georgia Renaissance Festival and time warp directly into 16th-century England. Beginning April 14, guests of all ages can explore the Kingdom of Newcastle through exciting, interactive activities. Enjoy jousting knights, jovial jugglers, acrobatic dogs, and much more at this one-of-a-kind festival. You can also test your skills at carnival games, including the traditional high striker. Grab a souvenir for grandma at one of the more than 150 artisan craft shops while feasting like nobility on giant roasted turkey legs and mead. Guests have the option to customize their experience to their liking, as the festival has something for everyone.

Through Sun., June. 3. Free-$19.95 (online); free-$23.95 (gate). 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fairground, 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road. 770-964-8575. www.garenfest.com.