Special Events & Theme Weekends
Special Events and Theme Weekends add an extra layer of fun for our guests. Every weekend celebrates the joy and spirit of the Renaissance, and on the following weekends, we infuse an exciting twist.
Theme Weekends 2026
August 15 & 16 – Marketplace Weekend
Spend $500 in our Marketplace and receive two tickets to return to the Faire through September 20, 2026. Bring your paper receipts to the Info Booth inside the front gate before 7 p.m. to redeem this offer. All paper receipts must be for purchases made on the same day, either August 15 or 16. Tickets must be claimed on the date of your visit, August 15 or 16. Please note that this offer excludes admission, food, beverage, rides, games, and the Renaissance Collection Souvenir Shop.
August 22 & 23 – Cottagecore Weekend
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 will be a costume contest and trivia. Stroll through Fairie Walk to catch a glimpse of our Fae! Be sure to round out your day at our Whimsical Ball.
August 29 & 30 – Pirate Weekend
Yar! Hoist the mainsails, drop ye anchor, and don your best dress, ye scallywags, for pirates and sailors of all sorts are taking over this weekend! Join in a Sea Shanty Sing-a-long, costume contest, and trivia contest. This weekend is not to be missed!
September 5, 6 & 7 – Time Traveler Weekend
Celebrate your favorite era with characters of any genre, be it fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk, or cosplay by dressing the part this weekend at the Faire! Enter the costume or trivia contests, and immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of our Time Travelers Ball!
September 19 – Talk Like a Pirate Day (Saturday Only)
The Pirates are back for one day only! This time they’re hosting a pirate ball, and our first ever costume contest sing-a-long!
October 3 & 4 – Harvest Ball
Celebrate the closing revels of our 49th season with our Harvest Ball.
VIP Joust Seating
Put yourself in the middle of the action with VIP Seating at the Roselawn Tournament Joust Field! Enjoy the Royal Treatment with covered seating, a pickle, a pennant, and a non-alcoholic beverage! Tickets are $30 per person/per Joust. Seating is limited to 300 people per show. Children age 4 and younger do not need a ticket but would sit on a paid adult’s lap.
Tickets for the 12:00 p.m. VIP Joust seating will be available at the Information Booth only on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets for the 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. VIP Joust seating may be purchased in advance online by selecting your date and time (link coming soon) or in person at the Information Booth. Important: all online tickets must be redeemed at the Faire’s Information Booth at least 30 minutes prior to the Joust start time to ensure you receive your beverage, pickle, and pennant. If the event is not sold out, tickets will also be available at the VIP Joust seating area.
CLICK HERE to buy VIP Joust tickets (starting July 25).
VIP Joust tickets are non-refundable.
Pub Crawl
Raise a glass and join us for the New York Renaissance Faire’s legendary Pub Crawl!
The Company of the Golden Boarstags has arrived in the shire and they’re inviting you to follow them through the village streets to four lively taverns and public houses where the ales flow, the cider sparkles, and the laughter grows louder with every stop. Along the way, expect cheeky banter, outrageous jokes, and rowdy songs. Your Crawl includes one alcoholic beverage at each stop for a total of four drinks, plus a complimentary commemorative pin and a bottle of water at the end of your adventure… because hydration is heroic.
Gather your crew, raise your glass, and prepare for one of the most unforgettable adventures in the shire. Huzzah!
The Pub Crawl departs at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. – FOUR times daily.
Tickets for the 11:00 a.m. crawl will be available for purchase only at the Information Booth on the day of the crawl on a first-come basis for $90.
Tickets for the 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Pub Crawls are available online only for $90 and must be redeemed at the Information Booth between 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. to receive your wristband. You MUST check in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled Pub Crawl to receive your wristband. No wristband means no Pub Crawl. If you are late, you will not receive all 4 drinks. No refunds.
PUB CRAWL TICKETS ON SALE July 25.
You may only Crawl once per day!
The Pub Crawl sells out quickly and does not include admission to The New York Renaissance Faire. You will need an admission ticket and a Pub Crawl ticket if you wish to drink with us.
Must be 21 to participate (IDs will be checked for everyone). Children are not permitted on the Pub Crawl (including children in strollers). Please drink responsibly, we like return customers!
Important Traffic Note: Congestion on the local roadways and lines into the parking areas can be quite long. Please factor this in so that you can make it on time as Pub Crawl tickets are non-refundable. If you are late for your scheduled Pub Crawl, please understand that you will not receive all four drinks as the Crawl will already be in progress.
New York Renaissance Faire Reviews
This faire has a gorgeous permanent site with lakes and lovely landscaping. The shows are entertaining and there is a wide variety of goods for sale from armor to garb to finely crafted jewelry and decorations. The food and drink are also wonderful. I highly recommend seeking out the Skaldvik Viking Village on-site, it’s a great setup where you can learn a bit and even play games, Kub in particular is great fun. – Laura Clark
