Vermont Renaissance Faire 2026

Vermont Renaissance Faire 2026 will take place on June 27–28, 2026, at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex, Vermont, celebrating its 10th anniversary with jousting, medieval fight demonstrations, artisans, performers, encampments, mead and cider makers, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the weekend.

This two-day faire is part of the broader calendar of Renaissance Faires in June 2026 and belongs among the featured Renaissance Faire Events for visitors looking for medieval festivals across the United States.

📅 Dates and Opening Hours

• Saturday, June 27, 2026: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Sunday, June 28, 2026: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

📍 Location

The Champlain Valley Expo provides a large event setting for the faire, with space for artisan booths, entertainment areas, demonstrations, food vendors, and themed activities across the weekend.

🎟 Tickets and Admission

Advanced Tickets

• Adults: $20 for one day or $30 for two days
• Kids 6–12: $5
• Kids under 6: Free
• Discounts: Military, first responder, and group discounts available

Tickets at the Gate

• Adults: $25 for one day or $40 for two days
• Kids 6–12: $10
• Kids under 6: Free
• Discounts: Military and first responder discounts available with valid ID

Parking: Free
Costumes: Welcome but not required

Tickets are available online here: Buy tickets for Vermont Renaissance Faire 2026

⚔️ 10th Anniversary Entertainment and Activities

Vermont Renaissance Faire 2026 marks a decade of revelry with a full weekend of music, performance, medieval demonstrations, and immersive festival experiences for all ages.

Visitors can enjoy singers, musicians, acrobats, dancers, aerialists, jousting, armored combat, historical demonstrations, encampments, and medieval fight demonstrations. The event will also feature over 150 medieval-inspired artisans and crafters, along with mead and cider makers from across Vermont and tasty fare from local chefs.

The faire will bring together a lively cast of characters and themes, including Vikings, fairies, knights, jesters, pirates, and even a unicorn. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Adrian Paul from the Highlander TV series and The Sword Experience.

🛍 Artisans, Food, and Local Flavors

The marketplace will include more than 150 artisans and crafters with medieval-inspired goods, creating a village-style shopping experience for visitors throughout the weekend. Mead and cider makers from across Vermont will also be present, alongside local chefs offering food for a full day at the faire.

🏰 About Champlain Valley Expo

The Champlain Valley Expo is one of Vermont’s major event venues, used for large public gatherings, fairs, festivals, markets, and community events. Its spacious grounds make it well suited for a Renaissance faire, allowing room for vendors, demonstrations, entertainment, food areas, and costumed visitors.

🗺 About Essex, Vermont

Essex is a community in northwestern Vermont, close to Burlington and the Lake Champlain region. With a population of around 22,000 residents, it is one of the larger communities in the state and has a strong connection to regional events, local commerce, and outdoor recreation.

The Champlain Valley Expo can be reached by road from Burlington and surrounding areas of Chittenden County. Visitors arriving from other parts of Vermont can travel toward Essex via regional routes, while those coming from farther away can use the Burlington area as the main access point before continuing to the venue.