Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival
About this event
The Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival is a cultural festival in Eminence, Kentucky. The 2026 event takes place May 30 – Jul 19, 2026. A permanent Highland-themed Renaissance fair set in the fictional 14th-century village of Briarwood, with jousting, themed weekends, artisan merchants, food, and costumed characters on Saturdays and Sundays from late May through mid-July. One of Kentucky's largest and longest-running Renaissance gatherings.
Annual, Saturdays and Sundays late May through mid-July
Location & directions
955 Elm St, Eminence, KY 40019
Frequently asked questions
When is Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival 2026?
Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival takes place May 30 – Jul 19, 2026 in Eminence, Kentucky. Annual, Saturdays and Sundays late May through mid-July
Where is Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival held?
Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival is held in Eminence, Kentucky, at 955 Elm St, Eminence, KY 40019.
What is Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival?
A permanent Highland-themed Renaissance fair set in the fictional 14th-century village of Briarwood, with jousting, themed weekends, artisan merchants, food, and costumed characters on Saturdays and Sundays from late May through mid-July.
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