King Richard’s Faire has been a medieval renaissance fan favorite for many, many years. This year my blog contributor, Randall went to the Faire and he, along with his friends, had a great ole’ time! Every year, King Richard’s Faire comes up with the most innovative and timeless acts that showcase in their 2 month festival. For more information about this faire and to be the first to learn about the faire next year, visit here: King Richard’s Faire.
My blog reviewer thoughts:
We went with a group of 9 and we had an absolute blast. It’s just such a fun, open environment where everyone can fully let go, wear awesome costumes, and have a good time together. Seeing thousands of people dressed up really sets the mood, and there are tons of great shows—the horse jousting show was especially amazing and super fun to watch! Ended up browsing a ton of the handmade artisan stuff and grabbed a few cool souvenirs to take home.
It gets super crowded, but the grounds are big enough that you never feel boxed in, and parking was easy with plenty of options. The only real headache was the food lines—everyone was after those massive turkey legs, so we skipped the wait and passed on them. Totally immersive, funny, and a great day out overall. Definitely looking forward to going back next upcoming year.
Some things you can find at King Richard’s Faire:
- Live Jousting Tournaments: Full-armor knights competing on horseback on the tournament field three times daily.
- Nonstop Stage Shows: More than 70 daily live performances spread across 11 stages, featuring acrobats, aerialists, fire-eaters, puppeteers, dancers, and comedians.
- Artisan Marketplace: Over 110 shops featuring handcrafted wares like jewelry, period clothing, and leather goods, alongside live demonstrations by blacksmiths, glassblowers, and woodcarvers.
- Giant Turkey Legs & Hearty Fare: Massive spit-roasted turkey legs, “Dragon Wings,” “Steak on a Stake,” stews, and chowders.
- Medieval Taverns: Refreshment booths serving craft beer, wine, champagne, and traditional mead.
- Hand-Powered Rides & Games: 18 different retro-style, muscle-powered carnival rides and skill games in the Gaming Glen.
- The Mud Pit: Home to the infamous and hilarious Bawdy Beggars Mud Show.
- Themed Weekends: Rotating event themes throughout the season, including Pirate Invasion, Wizards & Wands, and Highland Happenings.
- Costumed Characters: A fully populated royal court ruled by King Richard and Queen Anne, surrounded by roving minstrels, squires, and fairies.
Stay tuned for next year King Richard’s Faire Dates!