Virginia Renaissance Festivals

Virginia 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.

Virginia Renaissance Faire

Fredericksburg, Virginia · May-June · $20-25 adults

The Virginia Renaissance Faire in Fredericksburg recreates a 16th-century English village with jousting, artisan crafts, and period entertainment. Set in the historic Virginia countryside, the faire o...

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Virginia Highland Games

The Plains, Virginia · June · $20-25 adults

The Virginia Scottish Games in The Plains combine Highland athletic competitions with medieval faire elements including artisan crafts, period music, and traditional food. Set in the Virginia hunt cou...

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Hampton Roads Renaissance Faire

Hampton, Virginia · September · $12-20 adults

The Hampton Roads Renaissance Faire brings medieval entertainment to Virginia's coastal plain with jousting, artisan crafts, period music, and family activities near the historic Jamestown and Colonia...

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Shenandoah Renaissance Faire

Staunton, Virginia · May · $12-20 adults

The Shenandoah Renaissance Faire in Staunton creates a medieval village in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley with period crafts, jousting, live entertainment, and themed activities amid the Blue Ridg...

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Blackbeard's Pirate Festival

Hampton, Virginia · June · $12-20 adults

Blackbeard's Pirate Festival in Hampton commemorates the historical pirate presence in the Chesapeake Bay with maritime demonstrations, pirate reenactments, period crafts, and family activities blendi...

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How many Renaissance Festivals are in Virginia?

Virginia hosts 5 Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Faires throughout the year. The most popular include Virginia Renaissance Faire, Virginia Highland Games, Hampton Roads Renaissance Faire.

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

Renaissance Festivals in Virginia typically run during May-June, June, September, May. 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 Virginia Renaissance Festivals?

While no Virginia 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 Virginia Renaissance Festivals?

Admission prices for Renaissance Festivals in Virginia typically range from $20-25 adults to $20-25 adults to $12-20 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.