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The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Courtesy of Connecticut Renaissance Faire
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire opened this month, preparing to transport patrons back in time to a 16th century festival full of costumes, food and more. The faire, which opens Sep. 3 in Lebanon, is celebrating its 24th anniversary of recreating a 1700s marketplace in Connecticut.
The first Connecticut Renaissance Faire was celebrated in 1999 behind the King's Inn in Putnam. As the event grew more popular over the years, it moved to Woodstock, Hebron and North Haven until it found its current home in the Lebanon Fairgrounds.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the medieval event's opening weekend.
When is the Connecticut Renaissance Faire?
The faire is open Saturdays and Sundays from Sep. 3 to October 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where is the Connecticut Renaissance Faire?
The faire takes place at the Lebanon Lions Club Country Fairgrounds located at 122 Mack Road in Lebanon.
Archery station at the 2021 Connecticut Renaissance Faire at the Lebanon County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Conn.
Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaWhat attractions are at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire?
According to the site, the faire will include over 80 storefronts in theme with a 16th century renaissance marketplace. In addition, the event will have entertainment like magicians, musicians as well as to acts like sword swallowing and fire breathing. These circus-style acts will be happening across the faire's 10 stages.
The faire will also include food and drink in theme with medieval times, including giant turkey legs and scotch eggs. The event is also offering "craft beer, local cider, fresh mead and sweet wine," for those 21+.
What is admission to the Connecticut Renaissance Faire?
Tickets can be purchased online and at the box office. Ticket prices are as listed below:
Youth (ages 7-15): $10
General admission (16 and older): $15
Children (0 - 6): Free