
This year's festival runs from September 5th through October 25th, weekends only, including Labor Day and Columbus Day. 10:30 am - 6:00 pm every day. You can see the full entertainment schedule online.
Each weekend, there is a theme with a special event/activity. Check the schedule below for your favorite activities. If you have kids, a couple of the weekend's in October are popular for them with the Prince & Princess Parade and Fairies & Pirates Parade. Some other weekends have a bit more of an adult theme. They encourage coming in costume every weekend, and you can rent them on site if you don't have your own.
Sept 5: Carver Day
Sept 6: Military Appreciation Day
Sept 12: Cleavage Contest
Sept 19: Vow Renewals
Sept 26: Game of Thrones Contest
Oct 3: Prince & Princess Parade
Oct 10: The Highlands Hunks Contest
Oct 17: Fairies & Pirates Parade
Oct 24: Adult Costume Contest
Oct 25: Final Drum Jam
What to expect if you go? Lots of fun and lots of food and beer, but food is extra. Plan accordingly with the food and drinks as you must buy tickets first. We have noticed a changing menu over the years and the web site mentions more gluten free, vegetarian, and lactose free options this year. The big turkey leg and roasted corn are always a favorite.
Sept 6: Military Appreciation Day
Sept 12: Cleavage Contest
Sept 19: Vow Renewals
Sept 26: Game of Thrones Contest
Oct 3: Prince & Princess Parade
Oct 10: The Highlands Hunks Contest
Oct 17: Fairies & Pirates Parade
Oct 24: Adult Costume Contest
Oct 25: Final Drum Jam

Besides all the entertainers doing their shows, one of our favorite areas of the event is the games and rides area where you get to play with period weapons and activities, like the axe throwing and archery. You can also test your strength, knock your kid with some pillows, roll a mug down a bar, and ride down a zip line to simulate a joust, to name a few. There was even a kid-size strength test.
To see all the fun you can have, check out past pictures over on Pinterest. Assuming you catch a good weather weekend, everyone will be sure to have a blast.
Not from the area? Wikipedia has a great list of Renaissance Festivals found in other parts of the world. Not all of them are run in the early fall.
The giveaway is for a four pack of opening day tickets and runs through 11:59pm EDT on 9/2/2015. You must be 18+ to win. Giveaway is open to whoever can be in Carver, MA Labor Day weekend. Void where prohibited.
The giveaway is for a four pack of opening day tickets and runs through 11:59pm EDT on 9/2/2015. You must be 18+ to win. Giveaway is open to whoever can be in Carver, MA Labor Day weekend. Void where prohibited.
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Most photos from the King Richard's Faire web site / social media, except for the animated jousting.
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ReplyDeleteGotta love that name..... :)
DeleteI'd love to see the glass blowing, always thought that was so cool!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win and bring my children to the Faire :)
ReplyDeleteWe would love to watch the jousting!
ReplyDeleteWe would love to take our 3.5 year old son!
ReplyDeletei want to see Daniel, Duke of Danger
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