Carolina Renaissance Festival

16 Years of Cheers!

When the Carolina Renaissance Festival was introduced in 1994 the event was just a 6 acre village. Entering the Village of Fairhaven 16 years later you experience 22 acres filled with 10 stages of non-stop entertainment, a tournament arena for jousts, an open-air market with 1000 artisan shops, kitchens and pubs, games of skill and people powered rides... Read More!

New! Barely Balanced!

Comedy, acrobatics, and danger! These hilarious daredevils will amaze you with shocking physical acts of balance! Click to learn more!

Endless Entertainment!

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is one of the most interactive entertainment shows ever created with wonderful amusements and antics on going all around you! Enjoy non-stop entertainment presented on 10 stages every event day. There is comedy, music, dancing, circus performers, jousting knights on horseback, and much more! Sit back and relax or become a part of the action as you are surrounded by over 500 costumed characters roaming the festival village! Read More!

Village Weather

Auditions Underway!

Your opportunity to act and play! Open auditions for street characters, musicians, dancers and variety acts will be on Wendesday, July 22nd, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, July 25th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. In addition to the roles mentioned above, the Renaissance Festival is also seeking child actors ages 7-10 for the featured role of Prince & Princess. Read more.

The Artisan Marketplace!

Mix foolish pleasures with artisan treasures! The village marketplace has over 100 elaborately adorned shops. Find hand made items such as blown glass, premium leather goods, and jewelry. Watch an artisan create a masterpiece right before your eyes! Read More!

Student Days!

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a cornucopia of sights, sounds and experiences, bringing to life the ambiance of an early European village celebration. The Festival will open on three special weekdays to accommodate students and teachers who wish to enjoy a very distinctive field trip opportunity. Read More!

Print Online Tickets! Easy and convenient! Avoid box office lines by printing your own online tickets now! Printing your own online tickets are the same price as tickets sold at the Festival Box Office with no additional online service fees! Click Here To Get Started!

About The Festival

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 10-stage theater, a 22-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure! Learn more...