In 2013, festival founder Kira Phillips began planning what would eventually
become the Orlando Renaissance Festival. It took three years and the unwavering
support of a likewise driven team for the Orlando Renaissance Festival
​to debut in 2016, and it's been full speed ahead ever since.

The festival is located in the heart of a residential area known for its diversity,
and that’s exactly what Kira intended. Her vision of the Orlando Renaissance Festival
is one that caters to Orlando locals as well as highlights the talent, individuality,
and passion of creatives in Central Florida. In short, the Orlando Renaissance
Festival is a love letter to locals.​

Fearless Leaders - Board and Staff

Kira Phillips

Kira M. Phillips has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. She has a deep passion for the Renaissance, particularly the works of Shakespeare, and for inspiring in audiences a love of learning. Kira was raised in the greater Orlando area and is an alum of UCF's theatre program.
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Vin

Vin has been in the entertainment industry for many years. He also has been working with the Orlando Renaissance Festival since 2015. He has a military background and has been running events since 2003. Vin is our General Manager and is constantly working to make this festival the best it can be.

Kevin Bracey

Kevin A. Bracey is a proud UCF Theatre program Alum and has worked in many aspects of the entertainment industry, from performance and writing to teaching private acting classes. Kevin's love of teaching has now taken him into the realm of iron age combat with the local chapter of The Army of Jomsborg (An international  living history and combat reenactment organization focused on the Viking Age) known as The Swamp Vikings where he serves as a combat training officer.

AJ Harrett

​A.J. Harrett grew up as a child of Renaissance/Medieval Faires and finds this opportunity to be a DREAM COME TRUE to become the Entertainment Director of one such Festival. Not only a Festival he knows but one he was around to assist in the beginning! A.J. looks forward to continuing to build his relationship with many of the Entertainment he has been an enthusiastic fan of for his many years and also new found favorites. He works to ensure everyone's enjoyment, growth, and developing a new home faire for both entertainment, vendors, and patrons alike! Cheers for the Duchess's Birthday! Hip-hip-HUZZAH!
Front of House Manager:
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Draco Aleksander  ​