Throw Wide The Gates!

Visit a 16th century village filled with thrilling shows, food & drink, unique shops, and a fantasy adventure like no other!

Weekends and Labor Day
September 4 - October 31, 2021 | 10:30 am — 7:00 pm

September 4 — 6, 2021

Opening Weekend

Opening Weekend

We’re so excited to welcome you back to the village! Come out and play for an extra day! We’re open Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day!

September 11 — 12, 2021

Fantasy Weekend

Fantasy Weekend

All things fantastical come to life this weekend! Join the Witches of Willy Nilly and the fairies as they enchant the village.

September 18 — 19, 2021

Pirates Weekend

Pirates Weekend

Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19) with us all weekend long! Rollicking sea shanties, a giant Pirate ship, and Pirate Play Time awaits ye land lubbers!

September 25 — 26, 2021

Highland Weekend

Highland Weekend

Lads and lassies, the pipes are calling for you to join in the celebration of Highland heritage. It’ll be a real fling with themed competitions, bagpipes, haggis and more!

October 2 — 3, 2021

Time Travelers Weekend

Time Travelers Weekend

Dress as your favorite character inspired by a movie, TV series, comic book, sci-fi or fantasy work. Everyone is welcome! Costume Contests for adults and kids.

October 9 — 10, 2021

Barbarian Invasion

Barbarian Invasion

Gather your hoard and raid the village!

October 16 — 17, 2021

Romance Weekend

Romance Weekend

Celebrate Sweetest Day with us! Hearts a-fire as couples renew their vows in a free Mass Renewal of Vows Ceremony held at St. Peter’s Chapel.

October 23 — 24, 2021

Feast of Fools

It’s okay to be foolish this weekend! The village is filled with fools of all sizes and their foolish antics.

October 30 — 31, 2021

Tricks or Treats

Tricks or Treats

Bring your wee ones 12 and under for FREE and enjoy trick or treating around the village. Enjoy your favorite show, mug of ale, and delicious foods one last time because after October 31st, we’re history ‘til next year!

Things to do at Renaissance Park

Renaissance Park Shoppe

Keep your collection fresh with official ORF 2020 merchandise!

Mugs, clothing, and accessories are waiting for you in our new online store! Plus merch from the 1572, Celtic Fest Ohio, and Brimstone haunt!

Brimstone Haunt

September 17 - October 18, 2021 | Friday & Saturday Nights

Sow terror. Reap fear. Harvest time is here.

Ready for a scary good time?

1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q

May 20 - Oct. 31, 2021

Great Q & Frosty Brew. Check out our tailgates & holidays menu!

Check Out Our Holiday Menu

Sun Henge

Year Round

A working neolithic sun henge In central Ohio open all year!

ORF Blog

Every Tuesday

Keep up to date with everything happening at the park and in the ren fest community.

Celtic Fest Ohio

June 19, 2021

Eat. Drink. Rock. Shop.

Renaissance Park Event Center

Food & Drink

Enjoy dozens of savory offerings at the Ohio Renaissance Festival! Turkey legs, burgers, pulled pork and of course...beer!

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Shoppes

The sprawling village of shoppes is filled with ambiance and charm of a time over 400 years past. Demonstrating artisans and handmade wares.

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Entertainment

We feature over 100 shows daily on 14 stages. Hold your breath watching the dueling swordsmen, daring fire jugglers, or the joust.

Special Events

Where will we see you next? Join in one of these Special Events to have even more fun during your visit.

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brimstone haunt

A Haunting Good Time

September 25 - October 31, 2020

From haunted hayrides fit for the family to scare attractions only for the brave, Brimstone Haunt has everything for those looking for Halloween fun!

Ready to get scared?

1572 Roadhouse

Great Q, Frosty Brew

A rustic outdoor eatery featuring great bar-b-q ribs, pulled pork, and other favorites located on the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival.

Sun Henge

A Neolithic Sunhenge in Ohio

Open all year round!

A Real Working Neolithic Sun Henge In The Heart Of Central Ohio

Here comes the sun

The Latest From the ORF Blog

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Thrifting Your Faire Garb

Thrifting Your Faire Garb

ORF Cast Auditions & Rennie Survival Kit

ORF Cast Auditions & Rennie Survival Kit

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Jun 19

Happy Juneteenth to my fae and humans who celebrate it! Sorry I’ve been MIA, life has been hard in the fae realm. I hope all is well with you! 🖤❤️💚💛 Photo: smartaleckdove
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Happy Juneteenth to my fae and humans who celebrate it! Sorry I’ve been MIA, life has been hard in the fae realm. I hope all is well with you! 🖤❤️💚💛 Photo: smartaleckdove
Ears: aradanistudios
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Jun 3

How beautiful is this photo taken by a patron at the #tennesseerenaissancefestival. I’ve never liked a photo of myself this much before! I’m already missing faire so much but there always next year 🖤✨🧚🏽‍♀️
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Ears: aradanistudios
Photo: Ashley Williams covered.in.ash beyondpixelsphotography

#fae #fairy #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #afrofantasy #tnrenfest #renaissancefestival #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #renaissancefestival #fairycoreaesthetic #orfstories #blacknerds #cottagecore

How beautiful is this photo taken by a patron at the #tennesseerenaissancefestival. I’ve never liked a photo of myself this much before! I’m already missing faire so much but there always next year 🖤✨🧚🏽‍♀️
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Ears: aradanistudios
Photo: Ashley Williams covered.in.ash beyondpixelsphotography

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Jun 20

Missing ren faire so much right now. 🍃🍄🌿✨
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Photo: smartaleckdove
Ears: aradanistudios
Wings: wearablewhimzy
#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #larper #afrofantasy #tnrenfest2019 #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #ohiorenfest #ohiorenaissancefestival #orfstories #blacknerds #juneteenth #blacklivesmatter #blackpride

Missing ren faire so much right now. 🍃🍄🌿✨
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Photo: smartaleckdove
Ears: aradanistudios
Wings: wearablewhimzy
#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #larper #afrofantasy #tnrenfest2019 #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #ohiorenfest #ohiorenaissancefestival #orfstories #blacknerds #juneteenth #blacklivesmatter #blackpride ...

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Nov 23

Ohio Renaissance Festival- Magical Days Madrigal Nights #orf #orfstories #ohiorenaissancefestival #renaissancefestival #ohio #renfest #2020 #summer2020 #kamikazefireflies

Ohio Renaissance Festival- Magical Days Madrigal Nights #orf #orfstories #ohiorenaissancefestival #renaissancefestival #ohio #renfest #2020 #summer2020 #kamikazefireflies ...

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Nov 8

Life is a lot better when you have friends with you ✨🧚🏽‍♂️💕
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Photo smartaleckdove

#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #larper #afrofantasy #tnrenfest2019 #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #ohiorenfest #ohiorenaissancefestival #orfstories

Life is a lot better when you have friends with you ✨🧚🏽‍♂️💕
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Jun 24

✨ Happy International Fairy Day✨
I hope all of the fae are enjoying thier day!
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#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #larper #afrofantasy #tnrenfest2019 #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #ohiorenfest #ohiorenaissancefestival #orfstories #blacknerds #blacklivesmatter #blackpride

✨ Happy International Fairy Day✨
I hope all of the fae are enjoying thier day!
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Nov 23

Ohio Renaissance Festival- Magical Days Madrigal Nights- Round 2 #orf #orfstories #ohiorenaissancefestival #renaissancefestival #ohio #renfest #2020 #summer2020

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May 15

The #tennesseerenaissancefestival second weekend is tomorrow! Come out and say hi to me and my fairy friends!✨🧚‍♀️
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Photo: theartofdrgregshaw
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#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #larper #afrofantasy #renaissancebelt #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #ohiorenfest #ohiorenaissancefestival #orfstories #blacknerds #juneteenth #blacklivesmatter #blackpride

The #tennesseerenaissancefestival second weekend is tomorrow! Come out and say hi to me and my fairy friends!✨🧚‍♀️
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Ears: aradanistudios

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Jun 11

Can you tell what my favorite pats time is yet? 🧼🧚🏽‍♂️✨
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Ears: aradanistudios
Wings: wearablewhimzy
Photo: covered.in.ash

#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #afrofantasy #tnrenfest #renaissancefestival #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #renaissancefestival #fairycoreaesthetic #orfstories #blacknerds #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #cottagecore #friends #fairytail

Can you tell what my favorite pats time is yet? 🧼🧚🏽‍♂️✨
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Ears: aradanistudios
Wings: wearablewhimzy
Photo: covered.in.ash

#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #afrofantasy #tnrenfest #renaissancefestival #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #renaissancefestival #fairycoreaesthetic #orfstories #blacknerds #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #cottagecore #friends #fairytail ...

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Dec 29

Diana & myself with Krampus- Yuletide Village at The Ohio Renaissance Festival was absolutely beautiful this year! Hope they keep the moving forward in future years! #yuletidevillage #orfstories #ohiorenaissancefestival #renaissancefestival #renaissancevillage #christmas2020 #christmas #christmaslights #krampus #krampusnacht

Diana & myself with Krampus- Yuletide Village at The Ohio Renaissance Festival was absolutely beautiful this year! Hope they keep the moving forward in future years! #yuletidevillage #orfstories #ohiorenaissancefestival #renaissancefestival #renaissancevillage #christmas2020 #christmas #christmaslights #krampus #krampusnacht ...

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Sep 12

There are so many good feeling associated with this picture. This was 2 years ago at the Ohio Renaissance Festival (where I basically grew up) and I just miss it so much. The second one is from last year, with Cosmo! A toast to good memories to stay!

#renissancefestival #renissance #orfstories

There are so many good feeling associated with this picture. This was 2 years ago at the Ohio Renaissance Festival (where I basically grew up) and I just miss it so much. The second one is from last year, with Cosmo! A toast to good memories to stay!

#renissancefestival #renissance #orfstories ...

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Jun 19

This fairy is swapping out their wings for a tail today!! ✨🧜🏽‍♀️

I do miss being a fairy but I can’t wait to go swimming again with my friends! All artist are tagged!
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#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #afrofantasy #tnrenfest #renaissancefestival #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #renaissancefestival #fairycoreaesthetic #orfstories #blacknerds #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #cottagecore #friends #fairytail

This fairy is swapping out their wings for a tail today!! ✨🧜🏽‍♀️

I do miss being a fairy but I can’t wait to go swimming again with my friends! All artist are tagged!
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#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #afrofantasy #tnrenfest #renaissancefestival #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #renaissancefestival #fairycoreaesthetic #orfstories #blacknerds #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #cottagecore #friends #fairytail ...

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Aug 25

Haven’t thought of a way to introduce this so here we go. This fairy is also a mermaid! It’s a relatively knew thing but I love it so much! Special thanks to seaglass.siren for helping me learn and the nashvillemermaidpod for being so warm and welcoming.
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Tail: finfunmermaid
#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #larp #larper #afrofantasy #tnrenfest2019 #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #photography #nature #woods #magic #orfstories #blacknerds #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #mermaid #mermaiding #finfun #blackmermaid #mermaidmagic

Haven’t thought of a way to introduce this so here we go. This fairy is also a mermaid! It’s a relatively knew thing but I love it so much! Special thanks to seaglass.siren for helping me learn and the nashvillemermaidpod for being so warm and welcoming.
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Tail: finfunmermaid
#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #larp #larper #afrofantasy #tnrenfest2019 #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #photography #nature #woods #magic #orfstories #blacknerds #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #mermaid #mermaiding #finfun #blackmermaid #mermaidmagic ...

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May 18

I’m a little “eh” about this one. It’s mostly because I struggle with my appearance a lot. So here’s an attempt of getting over that.
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Wings: wearablewhimzy
Photo: Hunter Fowler
Ears: aradanistudios

#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #afrofantasy #renaissancebelt #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #renaissancefestival #fairycoreaesthetic #orfstories #blacknerds #juneteenth #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #cottagecore

I’m a little “eh” about this one. It’s mostly because I struggle with my appearance a lot. So here’s an attempt of getting over that.
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Wings: wearablewhimzy
Photo: Hunter Fowler
Ears: aradanistudios

#fae #faerie #larp #faeriesofinstagram #blackpeoplecosplay #blackfairies #fairies #larp #afrofantasy #renaissancebelt #tnrenfest #tennesseerenaissancefestival #wings #lgbtcosplay #faeriesarereal #fantasy #blackfairymagic #faefolx #aradaniears #photography #nature #woods #magic #renaissancefestival #fairycoreaesthetic #orfstories #blacknerds #juneteenth #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #cottagecore ...

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Dec 29

Yuletide Village at The Ohio Renaissance Festival was absolutely beautiful this year! Hope they keep the moving forward in future years! #yuletidevillage #orfstories #ohiorenaissancefestival #renaissancefestival #renaissancevillage #christmas2020 #christmas #christmaslights

Yuletide Village at The Ohio Renaissance Festival was absolutely beautiful this year! Hope they keep the moving forward in future years! #yuletidevillage #orfstories #ohiorenaissancefestival #renaissancefestival #renaissancevillage #christmas2020 #christmas #christmaslights ...

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