California Renaissance Festivals

California is home to 5 Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Faires, offering jousting, artisan crafts, period entertainment, and connections to the state's rich outdoor exploration opportunities including mushroom foraging, fossil hunting, and metal detecting.

Northern California Renaissance Faire

Hollister, California · September-October · $25-30 adults

The Northern California Renaissance Faire in Hollister presents an authentic 16th-century English marketplace complete with jousting, artisan crafts, and period entertainment. Set among the rolling go...

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Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire

Irwindale, California · April-May · $30-38 adults

The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Southern California is one of the oldest and most storied renaissance faires in America, dating to 1963. Held at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindal...

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Koroneburg Old World Festival

Corona, California · March-May · $20-25 adults

Koroneburg Old World Festival recreates a Central European village from the late medieval period in the hills near Corona. Unlike most Renaissance faires that focus on English culture, Koroneburg cele...

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Valhalla Renaissance Faire

South Lake Tahoe, California · June · $15-20 adults

The Valhalla Renaissance Faire at the historic Valhalla estate on Lake Tahoe's south shore blends Norse and medieval European themes with alpine scenery. Artisan vendors, period music, and historical ...

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Folsom Renaissance Faire

Folsom, California · September · $12-18 adults

The Folsom Renaissance Faire recreates a 16th-century marketplace in historic Folsom with artisan crafts, period entertainment, jousting demonstrations, and family activities. Located in Gold Country,...

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How many Renaissance Festivals are in California?

California hosts 5 Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Faires throughout the year. The most popular include Northern California Renaissance Faire, Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Koroneburg Old World Festival.

When is the best time to attend a Renaissance Festival in California?

Renaissance Festivals in California typically run during September-October, April-May, March-May, June, September. Check individual festival dates as they vary year to year. Early in the season tends to have smaller crowds.

Are there treasure hunting activities at California Renaissance Festivals?

Yes, 1 festival in California offers treasure hunting activities. Many festival sites are also near excellent public lands for metal detecting and foraging.

What is the average admission price for California Renaissance Festivals?

Admission prices for Renaissance Festivals in California typically range from $25-30 adults to $30-38 adults to $20-25 adults to $15-20 adults to $12-18 adults. Many festivals offer discounts for children, seniors, and military. Some festivals offer season passes for frequent visitors.