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Renaissance faire
A Renaissance fair, Renaissance faire or Renaissance festival is an outdoor gathering open to the public and typically commercial in nature, which purportedly recreates a historical setting for the amusement of its guests. Some are permanent the ...
s and other
Medieval
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the Post-classical, post-classical period of World history (field), global history. It began with t ...
-themed faires worldwide.
North America
United States
Included below are the permanent-site fairs in the United States which are either notably long running, which regularly have had at least a two-week or better run; and have had at least a five years continuing run. Generally, U.S. renaissance fairs are open weekends-only during the periods indicated. States are listed first and dates are codified to facilitate searching by state and by date.
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† Permanent = mostly permanent, purpose-built structures at stable location; Semi-permanent = may feature a few permanent purpose-built structures at a stable location; Repeating = event occurs regularly but with no permanent, purpose-built structures and/or at changing location(s)
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
Elsewhere in Europe
See also
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Medieval Times
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire a ...
References
External links
U.S. Renaissance faires by stateat RenFaire.com
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Medieval fairesaround the world
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in the United States
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