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Renaissance Faire in Des Moines celebrates end of COVID-19 ‘plague’ The 16th annual Des Moines Renaissance Faire opens this afternoon as a way to celebrate the end of the “plague” of COVID-19. Festival director Gregory Schmidt says they’re expecting several thousand visitors for the three-day event and safety is still on everyone’s mind, especially in the tent village where retailers will be selling a variety of handmade leather goods, pottery, jewelry, medieval weapons, and more. “Some of them will require a facemask if their tent gets too full of shoppers,” Schmidt says. “...

One of the few annual Des Moines metro events that wasn't called off in 2020, the Des Moines Renaissance Faire, is preparing to celebrate the "End of the Plague" May 14-16. More than 100 touring performers and about 200 costumed village characters will interact with guests and pose for photos in various settings.  Also on the itinerary: a production of "Romeo and Juliet" by Lorenzo Sandoval of the Iowa Shakespeare Experience, multiple outdoor museums, a carousel, craft demonstrations, costume contests, treasure hunts, an artisan merchant market, and more. Ales, mead and period food also wi...