CastleFaire at Uhuburg Castle 2027

CastleFaire 2027 returns to Uhuburg, Eagle Owl Castle, in Helen, Georgia, on January 15–17. The fourth edition brings vendors, performances, and activities to the lower Meadow Village and upper Castle Courtyard.

📅 Opening Hours

• Friday, January 15: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Saturday, January 16: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Sunday, January 17: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.

🎟 Tickets

• General admission, ages 5 and older: $20.
• Young Squires, ages 0–4: free.

Ticket sales open November 1. Saturday offers entry options at 10:00 AM and noon. Same-day sales begin at opening on Friday and Sunday, and at noon on Saturday. Advance booking is recommended.

Tickets are non-refundable. The festival is predominantly outdoors and runs rain or shine.

🏰 Uhuburg, Eagle Owl Castle

Address: 571 Ridge Rd, Helen, Georgia.

Uhuburg is a modern castle inspired by Renaissance architecture. Construction began in 2008, and it opened to the public in May 2023. Its features include twelve towers, three gatehouses, an eight-story lookout tower, and courtyard gardens.

The name combines the German words Uhu, meaning eagle owl, and Burg, meaning castle. Its design draws on European castle architecture while incorporating the landscape and character of the southern Appalachians.

Discover more Renaissance and medieval festivals in Georgia or explore our calendar of Renaissance faires.

🅿️ Parking and Shuttles

Parking costs $10–$15 extra. Shuttles between off-site parking and the grounds, and between festival levels, are included with admission.

📍 Approximate Road Distances

Approximate driving distances to Helen, depending on the route:

• Gainesville, Georgia: 35 mi.
• Athens, Georgia: 65 mi.
• Atlanta, Georgia: 90 mi.
• Greenville, South Carolina: 95 mi.
• Asheville, North Carolina: 120 mi.
• Chattanooga, Tennessee: 130 mi.