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New York Renaissance Faire 2025
The New York Renaissance Faire 2025 will take place from August 16 to October 5, 2025, in the charming town of Tuxedo, New York, right in the heart of the majestic Sterling Forest. Open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, this year marks the 48th Anniversary Celebration of one of the most beloved Renaissance festivals in the United States.
Step Into Elizabethan England
Imagine strolling through a bustling 16th-century English village where history and fantasy collide. At the New York Renaissance Faire, visitors are greeted by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I, and entertained by knights, minstrels, and jesters.
Highlights of the experience include:
- ⚔️ Joust Tournaments that bring the thrill of medieval combat to life.
- 🌳 Encounters with Robin Hood and his Merry Band.
- 🧚 Magical fairies, acrobats, pirates, and performers at every turn.
- 🎶 Renaissance music filling the streets of the village.
- 🛍 Over 100 artisans in the Marketplace, offering unique handmade wares.
- 🍗 Hearty feasts, sweet treats, and plenty of tavern delights.
This isn’t just a festival—it’s a full immersion into an age of adventure, laughter, and imagination.
Celebrating 48 Years of Magic
The 2025 edition is extra special as the Faire celebrates its 48th season. Having been voted #1 Renaissance Faire in the region three years in a row (2016–2018), it continues to set the standard for immersive, family-friendly fun.
About Tuxedo, New York
The Faire is hosted in Tuxedo, a small town in Orange County with about 3,500 residents. Surrounded by natural beauty, Tuxedo is famous for its proximity to Sterling Forest State Park, a 22,000-acre woodland that provides the perfect backdrop for an Elizabethan village to come alive.
📍 How to get there: Tuxedo is just about an hour’s drive from Manhattan via the New York State Thruway (I-87). The scenic roads leading into the forest make the trip feel like part of the adventure itself.