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A tradition 60+ years in the making
What is a Renaissance Faire?
Imagine stepping through a portal into a bustling 16th-century village — knights jousting on horseback, blacksmiths hammering steel, the smell of roasted turkey legs filling the air, and musicians playing lutes under towering oak trees.
That's a Renaissance faire. Part history lesson, part fantasy escape, and 100% unforgettable.
The tradition started in 1963 when the first Renaissance Pleasure Faire was held in Southern California. What began as a small community fundraiser has grown into a nationwide phenomenon — with over 700 faires, festivals, and medieval events happening across America and beyond every year.
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Whether you're a first-timer curious about trying something new, a seasoned faire-goer planning your season, or a family looking for a unique weekend adventure — you're in the right place. Renaissance faires welcome everyone: all ages, all backgrounds, costumes optional.
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Browse with filtersThe most loved faires, rated by the community
Armored combat & tournaments
8 U.S. faires list armored combat in our directory. See them on one page, plus any upcoming armored-combat events we've confirmed on official event pages.
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Plan Your Faire Trip
We picked the best upcoming faires and pre-filled everything — just click and book
VikingFest
Saint Joseph, Missouri
NOV 13–14 2026
Suggested Stay
Thu, Nov 12
Sat, Nov 14
Dates pre-filled · Free cancellation available
Maryland Irish Festival
Lutherville Timonium, Maryland
November 13, 14, 15, 2026
Suggested Stay
Thu, Nov 12
Sun, Nov 15
Dates pre-filled · Free cancellation available
Baltimore Faerie Faire
Baltimore, Maryland
November 13-15, 2026
Suggested Stay
Thu, Nov 12
Sun, Nov 15
Dates pre-filled · Free cancellation available
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Shop the Faire
Recently verified independent makers and artisan shops. Editorial listings, never paid placements.
Aradani Costumes
Nashville, Tennessee
Elf ears, horns, masks and other prosthetics sculpted and made in house by a studio founded in 2002 by the Bielaczyc siblings, who began at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival. The shop also sells jewelry.
Masks & HeadpiecesJewelry
Ships to U.S.
Argenti Inc.
Family-run jewelry business designing and producing Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Gold jewelry with ancient, medieval, Celtic, filigree and floral motifs, at Renaissance festivals since 1978. It also carries tapestries.
JewelryHome & Feast
Made to order
B3 Imagination Studio
South Grafton, Massachusetts
Studio making ultra-light foam weapons for live action role-playing (LARP), made in house in the USA. It also takes custom orders, including shields, leather armor and accessories.
Armor & Props
Made to orderShips to U.S.