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 100 artisan shops, kitchens and pubs, games of skill and people powered rides... Read More!

New Show! Barely Balanced!

Comedy, acrobatics, & danger! These hilarious daredevils will amaze you with shocking physical acts of balance!  See their Fire Extravaganza Show - so dangerous they can only do it once a day.  Diving through flaming hoops!  Breathing ten foot fireballs! Click to learn more!

Village Weather

Final Huzzah!

November 21st & 22nd ~ Chomp a Turkey Leg before Turkey Day and bring a can good to the box office to receive a free child admission!  Don't miss your last chance to take part in the merriment!  This special event weekend proudly supports the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and is sponsored by Lite 102.9 and the Mommies Network!

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!

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!

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