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Polish heraldry is a branch of heraldry focused on studying the development of coats of arms in the lands of historical Poland (and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth), as well as specifically-Polish traits of heraldry. The term is also used to refer to the Polish heraldic system, as opposed to systems used elsewhere, notably in Western Europe. As such, it is an integral part of the history of the szlachta, the nobility of Poland. Due to the distinct manner in which feudal society evolved in Poland, the heraldic traditions of Poland differ significantly from those in German lands, France or the British...

  ROYAL ALE & ART FESTIVAL!June 23 & 24   We raise our mugs to our Nation’s heroes this weekend! Free Ale Sampling will be held at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This weekend only, all military personnel receive a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Adult Ticket with Military I.D. plus their children, ages 12 and under, enter the realm free! Redeem at the Box Office only!    

 Heraldry in Germany   Germany is divided in States (Länder). These states are subdivided in Landkreise or Rural districts, which are made up of municipalities (Gemeinden) and Kreisfreie Städte, or free urban districts. In some states municipalities are combined into Ämter and Verbandsgemeinden (larger bodies, but the individual municipalities still exist). All States, districts and the majority of the municipalities use arms.  German heraldry refers to the cultural tradition and style of heraldic achievements in modern and historic Germany and the Holy Roman Empire, including national and civic arms, noble and burgher arms, ecclesiastical heraldry, heraldic displays and heraldic descriptions. German heraldic...

Themed Weekends Listed below are our Themed Weekends from our 2018 Festival Season!Eight Weekends OF FUN TO CHOOSE FROM!     OPENING WEEKEND! “A Magical Adventure!!”June 16 & 17   Come celebrate with us and make magical and mystical memories as we begin our 42nd Anniversary Season! Our opening weekend features the return of favorites and the arrival of the new and exciting! The Colorado Renaissance Festival, “A MAGICAL ADVENTURE!”   ROYAL ALE & ART FESTIVAL!June 23 & 24   We raise our mugs to our Nation’s heroes this weekend! Free Ale Sampling will be held at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30...

  The tradition and art of heraldry first appeared in Spain at about the beginning of the eleventh century AD and its origin was similar to other European countries: the need for knights and nobles to distinguish themselves from one another on the battlefield, in jousts and in tournaments. Knights wore armor from head to toe and were often in leadership positions, so it was essential to be able to identify them on the battlefield.  Coat of Arms Spanish Monarchy   Features To this day the ideal proof of nobility (hidalguia) is still the four quarterings The design of the...