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5 September–25 October 2026
Carver, Massachusetts
A long-running New England Renaissance faire in a purpose-built Tudor-style village. Expect costumed performers, stage entertainment, artisan shopping and themed food across multiple weekends. Best for: a classic US Ren Faire day with entertainment, shopping and costume.
Official event page →10 October–29 November 2026
Todd Mission, Texas
One of the largest Renaissance festivals in the United States, with a huge purpose-built village, themed weekends, stage shows, fantasy acts, combat entertainment, food and extensive shopping. Best for: visitors who want a large-scale all-day or weekend Renaissance experience.
Official event page →5–20 September 2026
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
A city-wide programme of talks, debates, exhibitions and family activities, many held around medieval Blackfriars. The 2026 programme also connects with Gloucester’s Bayeux Tapestry celebrations. Best for: history fans who want talks, ideas and heritage alongside visual spectacle.
Official event page →22 August–4 October 2026
Shakopee, Minnesota
A large 16th-century-style festival village operating across themed weekends, with hundreds of characters, live entertainment, artisan shopping and armoured jousting. Best for: a traditional US Renaissance festival experience with plenty to fill a full day.
Official event page →29 August–25 October 2026
Lebanon, Connecticut
Nine weekends of immersive family-friendly Renaissance entertainment at the Lebanon Country Fairgrounds. Themed weekends in 2026 include Dragons & Adventure, Faerie Ring Revels, Pirate & Viking Invasion and Merry Macabre. Best for: repeat visits, families and visitors who like fantasy themes mixed into a Renaissance setting.
Official event page →29 August–25 October 2026
Crownsville / Annapolis, Maryland
The 2026 season is the festival’s 50th, centred on its 16th-century English village at Revel Grove. Expect craft shops, food, multiple stages, costumed characters and a large jousting arena. Best for: a well-established, large US Ren Faire experience.
Official event page →15 August–25 October 2026
Manheim, Pennsylvania
A 22-date season at Mount Hope with a 35-acre English village, costumed characters, numerous stages, merchants and themed weekends. Themes range from Vikings and Wizarding to Time Travelers and Halloween. Best for: visitors who want a large festival with different reasons to return through the season.
Official event page →No current event listings are published right now.
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