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Renaissance faire
A Renaissance Festival (medieval fair or ren faire) is an outdoor gathering that aims to entertain its guests by recreating a historical setting, most often the English Renaissance.
Renaissance festivals generally include costumed entertainers ...
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Medieval
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, similarly to the post-classical period of World history (field), global history. It began with the fall of the West ...
-themed faires worldwide.
North America
United States
Included below are the notable Renaissance, Medieval, and Fantasy fairs held in the United States. These include: any long running (20 plus years) fairs, and established fairs (5 plus years) that have a two-weekend or more annual run. Generally, U.S. renaissance fairs are open weekends only (including holidays) during the periods indicated. (Dates are codified to facilitate searching by date.)
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† Permanent = majority of venue comprises permanent, outdoor, purpose-built structures in a stable site; Semi-permanent = outdoor event occurs regularly at stable public or private venue (e.g.: public parks; private farms, etc.) and features some permanent purpose-built structures; Recurring Event = event occurs regularly at stable public or private venue (e.g.: public parks; private farms, etc.) but with no purpose-built structures; any event with temporary structures only (tents, portable stages, etc.) or held at indoor venue.≠Attendance figure is referenced
Canada
Most Canadian events are only one weekend in duration. Those notable and older than 10 years are listed here.
Australia and New Zealand
Most Australian events are only one or two days in duration. Notable Renaissance and Medieval events (older than 10 years) are listed here.
South Africa
Europe
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Elsewhere in Europe
See also
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List of open air and living history museums in the United States
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List of tourist attractions worldwide
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Medieval Times
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, similarly to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and t ...
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Medieval Faire (Canada's Wonderland)
References
Sources
U.S. Renaissance faires by stateat RenFaire.com
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Medieval fairesaround the world
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