Forest of Fae Renaissance & Fantasy Faire 2026

Name: Forest of Fae Renaissance & Fantasy Faire 2026
Start: 2026-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-15T23:59:59-05:00
Location: The Forest of Fae

14 November - 15 November

Forest of Fae Renaissance & Fantasy Faire returns to Lucedale, Mississippi, on November 14–15, 2026. Its third annual edition combines Renaissance and fantasy entertainment, live music, role-playing activities, craft classes, and costumed characters at 1175 Mount Pleasant Road.

An Expanded Festival Site

The 2026 edition introduces expanded grounds across the street from the previous festival site. The former grounds become the parking area, with attendants available to help visitors.

Entertainment and Activities

Live music featuring Shades of Wisteria.
Equestrian entertainment from Loyal Horses.
Live-action role-playing and a battle arena.
Archery and axe throwing, including competitions.
Wire-wrapping and sewing classes.
Costume contest and face painting.
Fire performances, belly dancing, and street entertainers.
Glass walking by Kiimlical Warfare.
Mermaids, pirates, contortionists, and stilt walkers.
Dungeons & Dragons tents, quests, and children’s interactive activities.

Fashion at the Faire

The festival also hosts Fashion at the Faire, an interactive showcase connected to fantasy-fashion workshops at The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center. Participants present garments created from repurposed clothing and fabrics.

Instead of appearing only on a runway, participants move through the festival as living fashion exhibits. Visitors vote for their favorite designs, with prizes awarded to the winning creations. Workshop participants receive festival admission for the day they take part in the showcase.