Carolina Renaissance Festival
About this event
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a cultural festival in Huntersville, North Carolina. The 2026 event takes place Oct 3 – Nov 22, 2026. A 25-acre 16th-century European village north of Charlotte opens Saturdays and Sundays from October 3 through November 22, 2026, with jousting, falconry, circus acts, artisan shops, themed weekends, and feast-day entertainment. One of the largest Renaissance festivals in the Southeast, Carolina Ren Fest draws roughly 200,000 visitors each fall.
Annual, Saturdays and Sundays early October through late November
Location & directions
16445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Frequently asked questions
When is Carolina Renaissance Festival 2026?
Carolina Renaissance Festival takes place Oct 3 – Nov 22, 2026 in Huntersville, North Carolina. Annual, Saturdays and Sundays early October through late November
Where is Carolina Renaissance Festival held?
Carolina Renaissance Festival is held in Huntersville, North Carolina, at 16445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
What is Carolina Renaissance Festival?
A 25-acre 16th-century European village north of Charlotte opens Saturdays and Sundays from October 3 through November 22, 2026, with jousting, falconry, circus acts, artisan shops, themed weekends, and feast-day entertainment.
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