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.​