Themed Weekends
Themed Weekends are a staple of the Ohio Renaissance Festival!
Family & Friends Weekend (BOGO Adult Tickets) (September 1 — 3)
Come out and play for an extra day! Adults are two for the price of one Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day! BOGO adult tickets are available online at renfestival.com.
Time Travelers Weekend (Adults get in for $15.72!) (September 8 — 9)
Enjoy a time traveling adventure for $15.72! 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 sponsored by The Pandora Society. ($15.72 adult tickets are available online only.)
Pirates Weekend (September 15 — 16)
Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day with us all weekend long! Rollicking sea chanteys, the Pirate Stunt Show, and Pirate Play Time awaits ye land lubbers! Talk like a Pirate Contests (for adults and kids) will be held so enter to see if you can talk the talk or walk the plank!
Fantasy Weekend (September 22 — 23)
All things fantastical come to life this weekend! Join the Witches of Willy Nilly and the fairies as they enchant the village. Show off your finery in the Fantasy Costume Contest sponsored by The Pandora Society.
Feast of Fools (September 29 — 30)
It’s okay to be foolish this weekend! The village is filled with fools of all sizes and their foolish antics. You’d be a fool to miss the Fools Olympics and King of Fools contests!
Highland Weekend (October 6 — 7)
The village puts on its kilt! Join the village in celebrating Highland heritage as villagers host special events including a Haggis Eating Contest, Knobby Knees Contest, and a traditional Highland Games competition. Special guest Albannach this weekend only.
Barbarian Invasion (October 13 — 14)
Gather your hoard and raid the village! Rowdy contests in true barbaric fashion are the order of the day. Are you a weakling? Compete in the Test of Strength Contest to show us just how strong you are! Enter the Turkey Leg Eating Contest to show us your Barbarian side.
Romance Weekend (October 20 — 21)
Celebrate Sweetest Day with us! Men, look good in tights? Enter the Men in Tights Contest to see if others agree! Ladies, show us your bloomers to win the title of Best Bloomers. Hearts a-fire as couples renew their vows in a free Mass Renewal of Vows Ceremony held at St. Peter’s Chapel.
