Escondido Renaissance Faire (Fall) 2026

The fall edition of the Escondido Renaissance Faire takes place at Felicita County Park in Escondido, California, on October 31–November 1 and November 7–8, 2026. Its Elizabethan setting combines jousting, pirate characters, historical guilds, stage entertainment, and a marketplace.

📅 Dates and Opening Hours

The faire opens on four days across two weekends:

• Saturday, October 31: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Sunday, November 1: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Saturday, November 7: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Sunday, November 8: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.

The faire is closed November 2–6.

⚔️ Entertainment and Activities

• Jousting and hand-to-hand combat.
• A battle reenactment involving approximately 50 warriors.
• Entertainment and music across two stages.
• Historical guilds and costumed characters.
• Quest for the Queen and the opportunity to earn a knighthood.
• Children’s Pony Run and Battle for the Bone.
• Dog adoption opportunities at the Doggy Rogers booth.

Costumes are encouraged but optional, with Renaissance, pirate, and fantasy outfits welcome.

Marketplace, Food, and Drinks

Merchants offer clothing, weapons, and trinkets. Food and drink options include turkey legs, ale, mead, beer, and wine.

🎟 Tickets and Passes

The online store lists the following admission options:

Adults

• One day: $35.
• Two days: $55.
• Three days: $75.
• Four days: $95.

Children Ages 5–11

• One day: $15.
• Two days: $25.
• Three days: $35.
• Four days: $55.

Children under age 5 enter free.

Seniors, Military, and Law Enforcement

These rates apply to seniors ages 65+ and the listed military/law-enforcement and spouse ticket categories:

• One day: $30.
• Two days: $45.
• Three days: $50.
• Four days: $70.

Online tickets arrive as a PDF attached to the confirmation email. Show the barcode on your phone or bring a printed copy and use the Online Ticket Holders entrance line.

Purchase Escondido Renaissance Faire tickets.

You can also explore other Renaissance and medieval festivals in California.

🌳 Felicita County Park

The event address is 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA 92029.

Felicita County Park occupies a valley in southwest Escondido, with oak woodland, boulders, and a creek. One of San Diego County’s oldest parks, it preserves a landscape associated with a former Kumeyaay village and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

🅿️ Parking

Parking costs $5 per vehicle and is separate from faire admission. Additional parking with a free shuttle is planned; the overflow location has not yet been announced.

Getting to Escondido

Escondido is in northern San Diego County. Interstate 15 connects it with San Diego to the south and Temecula to the north, while State Route 78 connects it with Oceanside and the coastal communities.

📍 Approximate Road Distances

These are approximate city-to-city driving distances to Escondido. The distance to Felicita County Park varies with your route and starting point.

• Oceanside: 21 mi.
• Temecula: 29 mi.
• San Diego: 30 mi.
• Riverside: 72 mi.
• Anaheim: 80 mi.
• Los Angeles: 103 mi.

For more autumn dates, browse the calendars of events in October 2026 and events in November 2026.