Travel back in time to 16th Century England at the Ohio Renaissance Festival

Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all lords, ladies and littles… travel back in time to 16th Century England at the Ohio Renaissance Festival this fall!

Located just minutes off of I-71 or I-75 on State Route 73, the Ohio Renaissance Festival is open on weekends from 10:30 am – 7 pm, rain or shine. There is entertainment for all ages as your family ventures through the 35-acre village enjoying authentic Renaissance entertainers, vendors and cuisine. 

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On a typical day, there are nearly 100 shows on 23 stages and halls!

Ohio Renaissance Festival Fun

Walk Around Characters

  • Dylan Robertson wandering the lanes with his amazing guitar
    Donal Hinely Glass Harmonica performs in Bards Lane
    Captain John Stout at Poet’s Crossing
    Living Statue throughout the Village
    The Bishop in Market Square
    Steven K Smith with his Mountain Dulcimer in the Lanes
    The Ents will visit the village near the gate area
    Atmos Rising throughout the Village

Festival Shows

  • Oops! Comedy Knife Throwing
    Axel The Sot
    Court Dance
    Lads On The Lash
    The Swordsmen
    Moonie The Magnif’cent
    Mudde Show
    Blades of Death
    Equestrian Chaos
    High Flying Fools
    Jelly & Jam – Musicians Warm up
    Pirate Stunt Show
    Queen’s Choice Singers
    Washing Well Wenches
    Flying Dulcimer
    The Royal Procession
    Wheel of Death
    The Kamikaze Fireflies
    The Swordsmen
    Cincinnati Barbarians

…and dozens more! 

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Games

  • Archery
  • Axe Throw
  • Knife Throw
  • Star Throw
  • Drench a Wench
  • Jacob’s Ladder
  • Storm the Castle Climbing Tower
  • Darts
  • Pong Bows
  • Fish Follies
  • Catapulting Frogs
  • Vegetable Vengeance
  • Balista
  • Mug Slid
  • Test of Strength

Rides

  • Sea Dragon
  • Crow’s Nest
  • Barrel of Bedlam
  • Carasello
  • Ship Swings
  • The 3 ships
  • Witch’s Hat Slip Giant Slide
  • Round About
  • War Horse Rides – Right the knight’s horse!

Artisans

Armory Games
Medieval and renaissance themed board games.

Idle Hands 3D Treasures
3D Dragons, & other fantasy art; Amish made furniture.

Hobbit’s Tree House Treasures
Hand made toys for kids of all ages.

Stick Bow Archery
Chainmaille jewelry, armor, and anything else.

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ohio renaissance festival
ohio renaissance festival

Crystal Dragon Eggs
Geodes”Dragon Eggs” bought and opened right there.

The Three Carrot Gemstone Mine
Mining for your very own Gemstones.

Melting Dragon Candles
Handcrafted candles and accessories.

… and more!

ohio renaissance festival
ohio renaissance festival

Ohio Renaissance Festival Tips

Bring cash! The ATM line fills up quickly. Cell service/wifi is almost non-existent so many vendors are cash only. Looking ahead, there are fun themed weekends of note: Feast of Fools (Oct. 21-22) and Tricks or Treats Weekend (Oct. 28-29; kids 12 and under are free!). Buy tickets online for a discount or at the ticket booth: adult admission (13+) is $32 and kids are $10. Parking is free! Visit their website for more ticket prices and information.

Ohio Renaissance Festival is located at 10542 Ohio 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068.

 

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