Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival

The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival is a costumed outdoor event in Pensacola, Florida, where period dress is encouraged but not required. A full contact joust tournament serves as the main attraction, alongside stage shows, highland games, and displays of swordsmanship and archery. Artisans give live demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodworking, weaving and other traditional crafts, and patrons can try games of skill such as archery and ax-throwing. Camel and horse rides, human-powered swings and a petting zoo are offered, along with food and beverage vendors serving fare such as turkey legs and fish and chips.