+ ARTS & CULTURE KANSAN.COM + A woman blows a kiss to patrons of the festival. A performer breaths fire out of his mouth. Participants in the Kansas City Renaissance festival walk down the street. The king's guards lead him in the parade towards the jousting arena. They are armed with pikes, helmets and thick coats to ward off danger. The town watchman stops to talk with a girl about what she bought at the festival. +