This past weekend I visited the Carolina Renaissance Festival in Charlotte, NC. While I was there I took a moment to ask myself, "Am I learning anything?"
I remember going to the festival as a high schooler. I spent most of my time hanging out with my friends and laughing at the workers dressed in costume. (Unfortunately, I'm afraid I didn't learn much).
As I wondered around the festival this time I really paid attention. Come to find out, who knew there were so many things to learn?!
The festival was full of potential learning opportunities.
The festival offered an array of skits and activities, people dressed in period costumes, a jousting contest fit for a king and queen, and music and food to correlate with the time period.
I do think the Carolina Renaissance Festival was a learning experience. I think elementary students would benefit/ enjoy it more then a group of high schoolers.
I recommend contacting your nearest festival to check out school visitation packs!
"Falcons are raptures."
"They hunt in pairs."
"Falcons can see 4-8 times better than humans."
Dancers and musicians, like the one above, can be seen throughout the festival.
The festival has a small museum. The museum is a couple of extra dollars. It holds varying medieval "justice" devices.
For an older crowd, a hypnotist is on-site!
Around the holidays the festival has Pirate Christmas! This was one pirate walking around the fair grounds.
I give a the Carolina Renaissance Festival a thumbs up on the education meter. Even if it's not 100% educational, it sure is fun!
Be sure to check out festival information online! http://www.royalfaires.com/carolina/
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