South Mountain Reservation, NJ, June 4, 2004 - The New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom, now celebrating its 16th anniversary season, will appear at the Tulip Springs area of the South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, NJ. This location in Essex County is easily accessed from the Garden State Parkway and Route 78. The festivities commence Saturday, June 5 and continue every Saturday and Sunday until June 27 from 11AM to 6PM. Our dashing nobles, regal knights, and bawdy wenches will be unfolding the next chapter in our unique continuing story based on Arthurian legend.

Dunn-Ley Productions and the NJ Renaissance Festival Players sponsor the festival. Dunn-Ley Productions, LLC sponsors educational and cultural events that have entertained over a hundred and fifty thousand spectators and donated over $62,000 to worthy charities over the past fifteen years. Over 300 volunteers contribute their time year-round to creating such events as the New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom and the Annual Haunted Village. These events have become renowned throughout the national circuit for their depth of storytelling, superior acting, fast and realistic fight choreography, elaborate costuming and precise attention to detail and special effects.

The Saga of the Holy Grail continues this year as the Knights of Camelot seek a cure for their wounded king. Witness their valiant efforts as they struggle against the powerful Master of the Deep. This season also continues a new series of shows featuring the exploits of “The Knights of the Round Table.”

Your family will enjoy the various shows performed throughout the day. Fairy tales and puppet shows will delight children of all ages. The Living Chess Tournament is sure to thrill young and old and the final epic war between good and evil will allow all to cheer for their favorite knight of Camelot. Tours of the Enchanted Forest will wander through a beautiful wooded glen by a babbling brook.

There will be numerous merchants and artisans selling exotic wares, and medieval food and drink. You can test your skill and luck at the Kingdom's games, an area popular with both children and adults. Many a colorful character will greet and converse with you as you stroll through this magical Kingdom.

Most of the entertainment of the Kingdom is available for one price: $14 adults, $9 senior citizens, $7 children under 12, and free for toddlers under three years. There is so much to see that you may want to consider attending more than one day by purchasing a two-day or season pass. A 2-day pass is $22 while a season pass is $60.

For more information, inquiries about group discounts and/or directions, please call (732) 271-1119 or visit our web site at www.NJKingdom.com

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