Renaissance Fairs in Connecticut

Good morrow, my lords and ladies! Prithee, allow me to regale ye with a story of the wondrous adventures to be had at a renaissance fair! There are several to attend in Connecticut.

ISD Renaissance Festival – Located approximately 5 miles west of Stamford in Riverside, Connecticut at the International School of Dundee. This fair will be held June 9^th from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Parking will be free. Tickets will be $12 for adults, $8 for kids ages 5 – 12, and free for children ages 4 and under. All children tickets receive $2 in game tokens. Those who wish to dress in period costume will not be allowed to carry weapons. No alcohol will be sold or permitted. Visitors will delight in thrilling jousting, a fascinating living chessboard, exciting sword fights and lessons, engaging music, and more. Vendors will entice with fine clothing, jewelry, and art, as well as period foods and drinks. More information is available on their website at http://www.isdrenaissance.com.

Somers Shakespearean Renaissance Festival – Located approximately 26 miles northeast of Hartford in Somers, Connecticut. This fair will be held June 16^th – 17^th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Parking will be free. Tickets will be $15 for adults, $11 for seniors ages 65 and older and kids ages 6 – 16, and free for children ages 5 and under. Those wishing to dress up will need to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Thrilling fire-eating, enchanting music, amazing feats of strength and more will entertain visitors while merchants offer handcrafted items and food and beverages. For additional information, visit their website at http://www.somersrenaissancefair.com.

Southern Connecticut Renaissance Festival – Located approximately 46 miles south of Hartford in Ansonia, Connecticut at Warsaw Park. This fair will be held every Friday – Sunday from July 6^th – 22^nd. The hours of operation will be 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Fridays, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Sunday. There will be reduced admission prices after 6:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Ticket prices will be $15 for adults all day and $10 evening only, and $8 for children and seniors all day and $5 evening only. Those who choose to dress in period clothing will need to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. Knights will engage in thrilling jousts, musicians will entertain with beautiful melodies, skilled magicians will provide great shows, and hilarious comedians will supply side-splitting laughter. Artisans will be selling exquisite clothing, jewelry, leather goods, armor, and more. More detail can be found on their website at http://www.thescrf.com.

Connecticut Renaissance Faire – Located approximately 22 miles east of Hartford in Hebron, Connecticut. This fair will be held weekends and Columbus Day September 29th – October 21st from 10:00 am – 5:30 pm. Ticket prices will be $15 for adults, $6 for kids ages 5 – 12, and free for children ages 5 and under. Those wishing to dress up will be required to keep weapons sheathed and peace-tied. No alcohol will be sold or permitted. Special features include a School Day on Monday October 1st from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Free Kids Day when children ages 12 and under will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent or guardian, a Pirate Weekend and a Masquerade Weekend. The fair also offers wedding packages. For more detail, visit their website at http://www.ctfaire.com.

Mayhap I’ve enlightened you with my fanciful tale and inspired you to enjoy great medieval merriment this year at a renaissance fair in Connecticut. Huzzah!