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List of Renaissance and Medieval fairs

List of Renaissance and Medieval fairs

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This is a list of Renaissance faires and other Medieval-themed faires worldwide.

Daily Grand March of the royals at a Renaissance fair in the US
The Medieval Fair at Horb am Neckar (South Germany) 2019

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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Table Key:
† 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.

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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.

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South Africa

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Europe

United Kingdom

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Italy

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Germany

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Elsewhere in Europe

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See also

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