Bristol Renaissance Faire 2026 takes place near Kenosha, Wisconsin, from July 11 to September 7, opening on Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Held just off I-94 at the Illinois–Wisconsin border, the faire offers armored jousting, Queen Elizabeth I and her court, stage performances, artisan markets, food, games, music, comedy, and interactive entertainment across a large outdoor faireground.

The event recreates the atmosphere of an Elizabethan marketplace inspired by Queen Elizabeth I’s visit to Bristol, England, in 1574. Visitors step into a setting built around a summer day in that period, with costumed characters, craftspeople, merchants, performers, and street entertainment creating an immersive Renaissance experience.