The New York Renaissance Faire (aka NY Ren Faire aka The Faire)

WEATHER

TUXEDO PARK

This trip is rain or shine. Get more accurate weather forecast here.

DESTINATION

MAP OF FAIRE

Download PDF version from Ren Faire's website here.

HISTORY

The New York Renaissance Faire was originally called the New York Renaissance Festival created in 1978 by Barbara Hope and Donald Gaiti. In 1996, Hope and Gaiti, merged with Renaissance Entertainment Corp. which acquired Creative Faires Ltd., the company that owned and operated the faire. The faire became the fifth to be owned by Renaissance Entertainment Corporation.

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PRO-TIP

You'll need tickets. Purchase in advance here or on-site. Also, everything is expensive. Budget carefully. Otherwise, this is a family-friendly environment where the kids and grandparents can run around while you enjoy a day outdoors with other awesome people, adult beverages (that mead 😍) and awesome food.