Directions to the Faire
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Important traffic and arrival information, preferred parking instructions, parking lot locations, a Google map, and discounted Shortline Bus travel info are located on this page. Thanks for joining us at the Faire!
Important Parking Information
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If you are traveling north via the New York State Thruway, please be aware that RT.17N at Exit 15A is one lane through the Town of Sloatsburg. To avoid possible significant delays in arriving at the Faire, please consider the NYS Thruway Exit 16 in Harriman and RT. 17S as an alternate route.
Additionally, Benjamin Meadow Road via Bramertown Road/Orange Turnpike will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If your GPS directs you this way, please disregard it. For best access to the Faire, please follow the posted signs on Rt. 17 and 17A to our parking lots.
Lot 1: This is paid ($20 cash) Preferred Parking.
Lot 2: Preferred Parking plus ADA. We have a section of ADA parking spots in this lot, located as close as possible to the Faire’s entrance. These spots are free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis for those cars with a government-issued placard visibly displayed. The remaining Non-ADA parking spots in this Lot are designated Preferred Parking and the fee is $20 cash.
Lots 3 & 4: These are the no-charge lots. Note that should the ADA section in Lot 2 be full, you will be directed to the ample ADA parking available at no charge in Lots 3 & 4 with free shuttle transportation directly to the front gate of the Faire and back.
Preferred Parking
Full size/Large size SUVs: A limited number of spaces are available for large SUVs (includes Suburban, Escalade, Expedition, and similarly sized vehicles), and Dually Pick-up Trucks in Lot 1 on a first-come, first-served basis. Once these spots are full, our parking attendants will redirect you to the closest available space in the no-charge Lots, which are 3 & 4.
Preferred Parking is $20 cash. The attendant will collect this fee and then you will be directed to your spot. Our Preferred Parking lots open at 7:30 a.m. Note that these lots fill quickly, so we encourage you to arrive as early as possible for the best availability. If our Preferred Parking is full, our parking attendants will redirect you to the closest available space in Lots 3 & 4.
Note that there’s a posted electronic sign as you approach the first parking lot that will state whether there is space available in the Preferred Lots. Also, when either of the Preferred Lots is full, that information will also be posted on our Facebook page.
Parking Lot Location Information
Free Parking (Lots 3 & 4) is available on the right side of 17A west as you approach the Faire from Rt.17. Free parking opens at 7:30 a.m., with complimentary shuttle service drop-off across from the Front Gate offered approximately every 15 minutes (beginning at 8:30 a.m.). A walking path is also available from the free lots to the front gate.
Preferred Parking (Lots 1 and 2) are also on the right as you approach the Faire from Rt. 17A west, approximately .5 mile past the free lots. A short, paved walking path connects Lot 1 to Lot 2. For your safety, please use the walking paths and do not walk on the shoulder of 17A.
Google Map
Shortline/CoachUSA offers Round-Trip Bus Service
Shortline/CoachUSA offers Round-Trip Bus Service DIRECTLY to the Front Gate of the Faire from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan on any NYRF Event Day.
Day Trip Package including Round-Trip Bus Ticket plus Faire Admission
Adult – $95.60 – Save $5
Child (Ages 0-11) – $46.30 – Save $3
Round Trip Bus Fare Only
Adult Bus Only* – $40.60
Child Bus Only* (Ages 0-11) – $21.30
*Bus Only Tickets ONLY include transportation to Faire grounds. Admission to the Faire is NOT included with these tickets.
Contact Shortline/CoachUSA directly to order bus tickets, times, and further details.
Call: 1-800-631-8405 OR visit their website at: https://web.coachusa.com/shortline/booking.asp?action=ProductBooking&productId=3167&=1www.coachusa.com
You must purchase this day trip ticket online in advance and then exchange your receipt for a printed ticket at the Port Authority window before boarding your bus to the Faire.
*(Prices and pick-up times are determined by Shortline/CoachUSA.)
New York Renaissance Faire Reviews
Awesome shows! There were homemade crafted items, designer leather outfitters, fair memorabilia, and delicious fresh-made food selections! Most attendees wore period costumes, and their enthusiastic attitude was infectious! There were plenty of costumes for purchase, as well as crowns, barrettes, and buttons. We highly recommend this as a fun, family-oriented venue. You can join in on the fun or simply enjoy as a spectator. *** Wear good walking shoes or hiking boots. A typical visit is 3 to 4 hours, mostly walking and standing. There are bleacher seats for shows, however, they fill up fast. Plenty of tables and seats in the main food court area. Lots of tree-lined pathways and plenty of shaded areas to enjoy the shows! – Megan Keane
We had a great time there this year. Lots of fun activities for adults and kids. We will be back next year! 🙂 – Yi Zhang
Great fun and supporting the arts. Between the magicians, musicians, singers, acrobatics, actors, glassmakers, clothing designers, cobblers, animal handlers… there are so many people working to make this place special. A very immersive experience. You can have fun in plain clothes or dressing up. There are special themes each weekend so depending on when you go you’ll get a different experience each time. – Allison S.
