Renaissance Faire opens this weekend in Townsend. See the highlights

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect location for the Delaware Renaissance Faire in a headline. It's in Townsend.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Single Day ticket prices for Delaware Renaissance Faire have been updated.

Sword fighting, belly dancing and lots of mead are on tap at the Delaware Renaissance Faire, which is three times longer this year.

Last year's inaugural festival attracted about 3,000 guests in a sellout. This year they anticipate up to 12,000 people. There are more than 100 craft and food vendors to charm revelers.

The fair started Saturday, Oct. 28, and continues on weekends through Sunday, Nov. 12.

Single Day Pass: Adult (ages 15+) $20; child (ages 5-14) $10; young child (ages 4 or younger) free; special admission (ages 65+, vets, Peace Corps or disabled guests) $15

VIP Day Pass: (includes a VIP lanyard, a merchandise package, a free round at the archery or throwing range, and VIP seating in the pub) $30

Season Pass: (good for admission to all fair dates) $50

VIP Season Pass: (VIP admission to all fair dates) $75

Fire Base Lloyd (446 Fleming Landing Road, Townsend) on Sunday, Oct. 29; Saturday, Nov. 4; Sunday, Nov. 5; Saturday, Nov. 11; Sunday, Nov. 12. Each day is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. For tickets and more info, visit delafaire.com.

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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware Renaissance Faire is back for three weekends in Townsend