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Our Mission and Policies



Our mission: A business committed to bringing a culturally dynamic experience to all New Mexicans. We aim to embrace the history of world cultures from the 11th to 17th centuries in a fun, entertaining and educational environment. We believe that New Mexicans deserve to see how their cultures influenced the local history, and to experience other cultures during that time frame. Our festival aims to become a worldwide destination event to embrace our local community, and bring awareness to our local non-profit organizations.,

we require every visitor to comply with the following rules and policies.

Behavior:
Guests are asked to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a family-friendly amusement park. Unruly, disruptive or offensive behavior, including failing to adhere to posted safety regulations, is strictly prohibited. Guests who appear intoxicated, under the influence of illegal substances or exhibit any other illicit or belligerent behavior will be escorted from the park without refund and/or turned over to the proper authorities.

Dress Guidelines:
Proper attire is required for the duration of your visit to the Renaissance Celtic Festival.
In order to maintain an environment suitable for guests of all ages, and in consideration of your personal health and safety, shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Clothing depicting rude, vulgar and otherwise offensive language or images is not permitted. Clothing in multiple layers is subject to search. We reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that we consider inappropriate or attire that could distract from the experience of other guests. Guests in violation of our dress code will be asked to leave and escorted from the park.

Language:
Renaissance Celtic Festival adheres to a zero-tolerance policy regarding offensive language. Visitors using profanity or abusive language, including symbols or gestures, will be escorted from the premises and will not be eligible for a refund.

Smoking:
For the comfort of all guests, smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or other products that produce a vapor or smoke are allowed only in designated smoking areas.

Supervision of Underage Guests:
Please supervise your children at all times. Guests under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a guest age 18 or older to enter the park.

Lost Children:
We ask parents and guardians to remain with small children at all times. In the event you are separated from a person under your supervision, please contact the first available Renaissance Celtic festival employee for assistance. NMRCF also recommends designating a centrally located meeting place to gather if someone in your party gets lost.

Commercial Photography:
As a condition of entering the property, guests grant the Renaissance Celtic Festival permission to be photographed, filmed and video/audio recorded on premises without compensation for any reason. Commercial photography of every kind is prohibited within Renaissance Celtic Festival without explicit written consent from management. It is also forbidden to bring ancillary photography/videography equipment into the park without prior written approval, including, but not limited to, lights, tripods and reflectors.

Alcohol Consumption:
Alcoholic beverages purchased in Renaissance Celtic festival must be consumed on premises. No outside alcohol is permitted inside the park. All patrons are required to produce valid identification to purchase adult beverages, and no one under the age of 21 will be served. Please drink responsibly.
Lyft and Uber have a special drop off & pick up location so our guests that may have to much consumption can obtain a safe ride.

Animals/Pets:
Service animals are the only authorized pet allowed and must always be on a leash and under control

Weather:
The NM Renaissance Celtic Festival reserves the right to temporarily shut down during electrical storms, heavy rain, high winds or otherwise dangerous weather conditions. There are no refunds for inclement weather.

Bag Checks:
All persons, bags, parcels, clothing and other items may be subject to screening/security checks within our site and at the entrance. We reserve the right not to allow any bag, parcel, or other item to be brought into the park, and to deal with any unattended object in such a way as we consider appropriate. We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.

The following activities are not allowed at the Renaissance Celtic Festival:

The sale of goods or services or the display of goods or services for sale, without prior consent.
The distribution of printed or recorded materials of any kind, without prior consent.
Engaging with other Guests or impeding the operation while posing as or portraying any character in costume.
Unauthorized events, demonstrations or speeches, or the usage of any flag, banner or sign for commercial purposes, or to incite a crowd.
Feeding any animals in the park, including birds.
Photography, videotaping, or recording of any kind for commercial purposes, without written consent
Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the Park or any associated facility. .

Acceptable Outside Refreshments:
We offer a variety of fresh, delicious food for our guests to enjoy at concession stands throughout our Festival however, we understand that guests may need to bring outside food and drink into our Festival.

Please note the following guidelines for bringing food and drink into our park:
Acceptable items:Any food required for medical purposes and medically–indicated nutritional supplements. Any food required for special dietary needs, Baby food/baby formula, Prohibited items:Picnic lunches, Food that requires heating or refrigeration, Alcohol and glass containers (excluding baby food jars)Coolers, Clothing with offensive language or content, Clothing that represents someone as emergency personnel, Please be advised that all bags and personal items are subject to inspection.

Restricted/Backstage Areas:
Restricted areas are off limits to visitors. Guests attempting to enter restricted areas will be escorted from the Festival without refund.
First Aid Station:
Should you or a member of your party require medical assistance, our First Aid Station is located TBA. Medical personnel are on duty at all times during park operating hours. Ask any employee for assistance or directions.

Lost & Found:
While the Renaissance Celtic Festival is not responsible for lost and stolen personal items, we will do everything we can to help you recover your property. For assistance please visit Lost & Found, located at Guest Services inside the Renaissance Celtic festival.

Prohibited Activities:
The following activities are not allowed at the Renaissance Celtic Festival:
The sale of goods or services or the display of goods or services for sale.The distribution of printed or recorded materials of any kind.Engaging with other Guests or impeding the operation while posing as or portraying any character in costume.Unauthorized events, demonstrations or speeches, or the usage of any flag, banner or sign for commercial purposes, or to incite a crowd.Feeding any animals in the park, including birds.Photography, videotaping, or recording of any kind for commercial purposes.Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the Park or any associated facility.
Law Compliance:
The Renaissance Celtic Festival is committed to providing a safe environment. In addition to our Code of Conduct, guests are required to follow all local, state and federal laws, rules and on-site instructions.

Company Rights:
We may photograph, film, videotape, record or otherwise reproduce the image and/or voice of any person who enters any Park and use the same for any purpose without payment to any person.We reserve the right to deny admission, or to require a person already admitted to leave a Park, without refund, liability or compensation if we consider that the circumstances so require.Park Rules and Regulations are subject to change without notice.If you have any questions, please visit any Guest Services location.