Florida Renaissance Festivals

Florida 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.

Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Dade City, Florida · February-March · $20-28 adults

The Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Dade City, north of Tampa, recreates a bustling Tudor marketplace amid the natural Florida landscape. The festival features six themed weekends with jousting, live...

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Florida Renaissance Festival

Deerfield Beach, Florida · February-March · $25-30 adults

The Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach brings medieval merriment to South Florida with themed weekends, artisan crafts, jousting tournaments, and continuous stage entertainment. The subtr...

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Brevard Renaissance Faire

Melbourne, Florida · January · $15-20 adults

The Brevard Renaissance Faire in Melbourne brings medieval entertainment to Florida's Space Coast with jousting, artisan crafts, period entertainment, and family activities. The Space Coast location c...

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Camelot Days Medieval Festival

Plantation, Florida · November · $12-20 adults

Camelot Days Medieval Festival in Plantation brings King Arthur's legendary court to South Florida with jousting, artisan crafts, period entertainment, and themed weekends. The fall timing provides co...

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Sarasota Medieval Faire

Sarasota, Florida · November-December · $12-20 adults

The Sarasota Medieval Faire on Florida's Gulf Coast recreates a bustling medieval marketplace with artisan vendors, period entertainment, jousting demonstrations, and family activities. The mild winte...

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How many Renaissance Festivals are in Florida?

Florida hosts 5 Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Faires throughout the year. The most popular include Bay Area Renaissance Festival, Florida Renaissance Festival, Brevard Renaissance Faire.

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

Renaissance Festivals in Florida typically run during February-March, January, November, November-December. 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 Florida Renaissance Festivals?

While no Florida festivals currently list dedicated treasure hunting activities, many festival sites are located near excellent public lands for metal detecting, mushroom foraging, and fossil hunting. Use TroveRadar to find nearby exploration sites.

What is the average admission price for Florida Renaissance Festivals?

Admission prices for Renaissance Festivals in Florida typically range from $20-28 adults to $25-30 adults to $15-20 adults to $12-20 adults to $12-20 adults. Many festivals offer discounts for children, seniors, and military. Some festivals offer season passes for frequent visitors.