Hear ye, hear ye! Let it be known throughout the land that the 2013 Colorado Renaissance Festival has officially begun. As of last Saturday, the festival will be open every weekend until August 4, with different themes, shows and performers and live jousting each weekend. Westword photographer Christopher Morgan was there to capture the best costumes of the opening weekend. For more photos, check out our full costumes of the Colorado Renaissance Festival slide show.

See also: -Wind up the way-back machine to head to the Colorado Renaissance Festival - A newcomer's guide to the Colorado Renaissance Festival - Photos: Wenches of the Colorado Renaissance Festival 2012

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