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As a condition of entering the property, guests grant the Bristol Renaissance Faire permission to be photographed, filmed, and video/audio recorded on-premises without compensation for any reason. Commercial photography of every kind is prohibited within Bristol Renaissance Faire without explicit written consent from management. It is also forbidden to bring ancillary photography/videography equipment into the park without prior written approval, including, but not limited to, lights, tripods, monopods, and reflectors. External microphones are prohibited inside the Faire unless you are under a media pass.
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2026 – The Bristol Renaissance Faire is Set to Open on July 11

The Bristol Renaissance Faire is Set to Open July 11

KENOSHA, WI – For countless merrymakers, costumed adventurers, and curious first-time visitors, summer in the Midwest simply wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the legendary Bristol Renaissance Faire. Returning for its 2026 season from July 11 through Labor Day Monday, September 7, the Faire transforms more than 30 wooded acres near the Illinois/Wisconsin border into a lively 16th-century village bursting with music, laughter, spectacle, and larger-than-life characters. Just a short drive from either Chicago or Milwaukee, guests are invited to leave modern life at the gates and lose themselves in a world of daring performers, whimsical villagers, savory feasts, handcrafted treasures, and nonstop revelry.

FEASTING
Go on a stroll through the village with a colossal Roasted Turkey Leg, a juicy Steak-On-A-Stake, or one of the many scrumptious vegetarian delights like the ever-popular Garlic Mushrooms or Chocolate-Covered Strawberries. Delicious Steamed Artichokes, Gelato, Fruit Ice, Monkey Tails, Cheese Fritters, and Ice Cream Crepes are some of the Faire’s other popular offerings on its 80+ item menu. For the thirsty, craft brews, ciders, cocktails, teas, sodas, and other refreshing beverages are readily available. Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options are available. You can find the full menu at https://renfair.com/bristol/the-faire/food/

MARKETPLACE
Take home a memory from one of the over 125 artisan shops where you can find everything from handmade chain maille, Scottish kilts, and handcrafted leather masks to Steampunk adornments, soaps, jewelry, and beautiful floral wreaths for the hair. Interesting, educational demonstrations by potters, blacksmiths, and other working artisans are offered many times throughout the day. Don’t miss Marketplace Weekend July 25 and 26, where you can be rewarded for shopping! Details at RenFair.com/Bristol/Marketplace

ENTERTAINMENT
The entertainment at the Bristol Renaissance Faire is to be found at every turn, in the village streets and on one of the many stages where you’ll find daredevil acrobats, soulful musicians, side-splitting comedians, full-contact jousts, and hundreds of costumed performers who bring the city of Bristol to life! Five new acts debut this year, along with your returning favorites! The complete list of entertainment is located at https://renfair.com/bristol/the-faire/entertainment/

SPECIAL THEMED WEEKENDS
Weekend Three: Marketplace July 25 and 26. Spend $500 or more in our Marketplace and receive two tickets to return to the Faire any Saturday or Sunday through August 30, 2026. Full details and rules can be found at RenFair.com/Bristol/theme-weekends

Weekend Four: NEW! Summerween August 1 and 2. Summerween brings a sun-splashed touch of playful spookiness to the shire with clever costume mash-ups like The Princess Bride of Frankenstein. This is more giggles than gasps, and family-friendly fun over fright. Just right for every age!

Weekend Five: NEW! Romantasy Weekend August 8 and 9. Where corsets meet court intrigue and every glance could start a legend—welcome to Romantasy. Arrive as your own vision of romance entwined with fantasy: a dagger-wielding duchess, a star-crossed fae, a velvet-cloaked villain with a soft spot… or something entirely your own invention.

Weekend Six: Pirate Weekend August 15 and 16. Welcome, pirates of all ages, to the annual celebration at Bristol! Ahoy, Maties! Join us for a civilized dive into our take on Pirate culture!

Weekend Seven: RennCon™ August 22 and 23 is a celebration of cosplay in all its forms, whether you draw your inspiration from comics, anime, TV, or movies. All the fun details are found at RenFair.com/Bristol/theme-weekends

Weekend Nine: Cottagecore Weekend September 5, 6, 7. Don your best woodland attire and frolic at the Faire this weekend! We’ll provide a map for a self-guided ‘Cozy Crawl’ showing the locations of Village Artisans creating beautiful handmade items that you can take home to your own cozy cottage. There’s also ‘Toadstool Time’, a Maypole Dance, Drum Jam, and more.

RIDES AND GAMES
A wonderland of rides and games awaits you at the Faire! The Sword Master’s Challenge, a 40-Foot climbing wall, four escape rooms, ‘DaVinci’s Flying Machine’, and the age-old, but ever-popular ‘Vegetable Justice’ are a sampling of the fun that is to be had.

PUB CRAWL
Travel with your bartender for immediate service and choose from more than 14 beers on tap or a delicious mead as you go. We also offer gluten-free cider. FOUR alcoholic drinks are included in the Pub Crawl – one at each pub. Just $90 per ticket, the Pub Crawl runs four times each Saturday and three times each Sunday. Pub Crawl tickets may only be purchased by Bristol Renaissance Faire ticket holders. They are very popular and sell out quickly. Crawl tickets can be reserved at RenFair.com/Bristol/Tickets

JOIN US!
Set on a summer day in 1574 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth visited the English city of Bristol, the Bristol Renaissance Faire is open for nine weekends and located just west of I-94’s Russell Road exit, near Kenosha, Wis. Open rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., every Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day (Monday), July 11 through September 7. Tickets are $48 for adults; $23 for children, ages 5 to 12. Show an I.D. to receive a discount for military or seniors aged 62 and better. Children aged 4 and under are admitted free. Season passes are also available.

Skip the box office lines and save on adult tickets and child tickets at participating locations of Menards.

Please visit RENFAIR.COM/BRISTOL for details. Follow the Faire on Facebook for real-time information regarding ticketing, stage schedules, menus, and more.