Leave your burdens in the 21st century. Show up as a King, Queen, pirate, sorcerer or anything you want to be for the day and you will find many who will play along! Or don’t come in costume at all. It’s your day. Enjoy it your way. Go on a stroll through the village with a gigantic turkey leg or steak-on-a-stake or one of the many scrumptious vegetarian delights like the perennially popular Portobello Mushroom Sandwich, the NEW Impossible Burgertm and delightful vegan or gluten-free treats from the Village Bakery. For the thirsty, craft brews, ciders, cocktails, teas, sodas and other refreshing beverages are readily available.
Take home a memory from one of the nearly 200 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 offered many times throughout the day. Mark Haller, a celebrated artist who has been working in the medium for over twenty-five years will be demonstrating and displaying the art of glassblowing. Learn about glass-blowing from one of the world’s master craftsmen!
the New York Renaissance Faire is open for seven weekends and located 40 Minutes from Manhattan in the heart of the Hudson Valle. Open rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., every Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day Monday, August 21 through October 3. Tickets are $29.95 for adults; $13.00 for children, ages 5 to 12. Show an I.D. at our Box Office 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 purchase discounted tickets online. Visit RENFAIR.COM/NY for more details. Follow the Faire on Facebook for real-time information regarding ticketing, entertainment and safety protocols.