Event Information

Celebrating its 45th season, Scarborough Renaissance Festival® returns with eight weekends of immersive entertainment in a re-created 16th-century English village. Guests can enjoy full-combat jousting, birds of prey exhibitions, live music and comedy, interactive performances, and one of the nation’s largest outdoor juried artisan marketplaces. The season features themed weekends, family-friendly attractions, games of skill, human-powered rides, and more.

2026 THEMED WEEKENDS
April 4-5: Opening Weekend and Easter Celebration - Opening Day pageantry, Easter Egg Stroll for children, and a Renaissance-style Easter service on Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free opening weekend; seniors 65+ receive a gate discount.
April 11-12: Artisan’s Showcase Weekend - A spotlight on Scarborough’s artisan community with live demonstrations and more than 200 handcrafted shoppes.
April 18-19: Barbarian Weekend - High-energy costuming, themed contests and bold village revelry.
April 25-26: Celtic Weekend and Deaf Awareness Day - Celtic music and dance throughout the village; Saturday features select ASL-interpreted performances.
May 2-3: Spring Celebration and Chivalry Weekend - Maypole dancing, floral traditions, chivalry lessons and vow renewals.
May 9-10: Flights of Fantasy Weekend and Mother’s Day - Fantasy, cosplay and fairy folklore; children 12 and under are admitted free on Mother’s Day Sunday.
May 16-17: Legends of the Seas Weekend - Pirates, mermaids and nautical-themed adventures.
May 23-25: The Last Huzzah! Memorial Day Weekend - Season finale featuring music, celebration and a Memorial Day Veterans Parade and Fallen Heroes Tribute on Monday.

Date and Time: On Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00 - Mon, 25 May 2026 19:00

Category: Festivals

Prices:
General Admission Adults (ages 13+): USD 34.00,
General Admission Child (ages 5-12): USD 14.00