New England Renaissance Festival
About this event
The New England Renaissance Festival is a craft fair in Carver, Massachusetts, at Festival Site. The 2026 event takes place Sep 12–13, 2026. New England Renaissance Festival will be held on September 12-13, 2026. This festival will feature great entertainment, rides, challenging games, and fun for all ages. There will be acrobats, aerialists, fire eaters, puppets, frolicking faerie, minstrels, and many more. It will feature knights battle on horseback, dog show, jousting tournaments, psychic and tarot readings, knights battle on horseback, artist demonstrations, and hundreds of performers on eight stages. The taleneted artisans will showcase and sell their unique treasures and handcrafted wares including jewelry, period leather, armor, and footwear, craft swords, ceramics, and much more. Also savor delicious food options such as roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew. The 45th annual event will be open on consecutive weekends from September 5 through October 25, 2026 plus
Recurring series — 2 dates listed in 2026.
Location & directions
Festival Site, 235 Main Street, Carver, MA 02330
Frequently asked questions
When is New England Renaissance Festival 2026?
New England Renaissance Festival takes place Sep 12–13, 2026 in Carver, Massachusetts. Recurring series — 2 dates listed in 2026.
Where is New England Renaissance Festival held?
New England Renaissance Festival is held in Carver, Massachusetts, at Festival Site, 235 Main Street, Carver, MA 02330.
What is New England Renaissance Festival?
This festival will feature great entertainment, rides, challenging games, and fun for all ages.
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