CW Detroit Behind The Scenes At The Michigan Renaissance Festival August 12, 2013 / 3:22 PM EDT / CBS News Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Open sky at the Festival's Preview day. Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Musicians warming up. Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) A colorful gypsy strolling through the grounds. Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) The cast was well-coordinated in their first opening dance! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) These shops look almost ready to go! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) A reminder that the Renaissance Festival is for all ages! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Inside the castle, before the Media Day Feast! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Cast members mingling. Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Get excited for new Jousting Benches this Festival season! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Jousting stage...minus the knights jousting! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Pirate's house - looks good to me! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Fairy houses - these are cute. Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) The Fountain is my favorite feature... Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) Here, we had a commentary with the Royal Court. Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) The fairies were nice! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin) The Queen meeting her subjects! Michigan Renaissance Festival (credit: Maria Benjamin)