Lake George Renaissance Fair 2025

The Lake George Renaissance Fair 2025 is set to take place on October 11–12, 2025, at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts in Fort Ann, New York. For one weekend only, the campground will transform into a vibrant medieval village where knights joust, wizards cast spells, and fairies dance among the crowds.

With admission priced at $12 for adults and $6 for children, the fair promises a magical experience for families, history lovers, and fantasy fans alike. Costumes are encouraged but not required, so whether you arrive as a noble, a pirate, or simply yourself, you’ll be swept into the fun.

✨ What Makes the Fair Special

Visitors can look forward to:

• Thrilling Jousts – Cheer for armored knights in epic horseback battles.
• Sword Fights & Armory Demos – Watch combat demonstrations and medieval weapon displays.
• Music & Magic – Enjoy harpists, bards, juggling acts, and wizardly shows.
• Family Activities – Complimentary pony rides, costume contests, and maypole dancing.
• Marketplace – A Renaissance Market brimming with treasures, crafts, and curiosities.

📅 Full Schedule of Events

Here is the complete two-day program so you can plan your adventure hour by hour:

Saturday, October 11, 2025

• 9:00am – Gates Open, Ticket Sales at Entrance
• 9:30am–5:00pm – Renaissance Market
• 9:30am–11:30am – Complimentary Pony Rides (Horseshoe Pits)
• 9:30am – Renaissance Harpist (Sword in the Stone)
• 9:30am – Knights Armory Demo (Knights Encampment)
• 10:00am – Trebuchet Demo (Tournament Field)
• 10:30am – Renaissance Bards “Wandering Monsters” (Great Hall)
• 11:00am – Maypole Dancing (Knights Encampment)
• 11:00am – Wizard’s Magic Show (Great Hall)
• 11:00am – Serenading by Captain Tactless (Sword in the Stone)
• 11:30am – Knights Armory Demo (Knights Encampment)
• 12:00pm – The Royal Joust (Tournament Field)
• 12:30pm – Renaissance Bards “Wandering Monsters” (Great Hall)
• 12:30pm – Knighting Ceremony (Knights Encampment)
• 1:00pm – Medieval Juggling Jim (Great Hall)
• 1:00pm – Maypole Dancing (Knights Encampment)
• 1:30pm – Wizard’s Magic Show (Great Hall)
• 1:30pm – Renaissance Harpist (Sword in the Stone)
• 2:00pm – Knights Armory Demo (Knights Encampment)
• 2:30pm – Trebuchet Demo (Tournament Field)
• 3:00pm – Medieval Costume Contest & A Tale of King Arthur (Great Hall)
• 3:30pm – Knighting Ceremony (Knights Encampment)
• 3:30pm – Medieval Juggling Jim (Great Hall)
• 3:30pm – Serenading by Captain Tactless (Sword in the Stone)
• 4:00pm – The Royal Joust (Tournament Field)
• 4:30pm – Renaissance Bards “Wandering Monsters” (Great Hall)
• 5:00pm – Wizard’s Magic Show (Great Hall)
• 5:00pm – Trebuchet Demo (Tournament Field)
• 5:00pm – Renaissance Harpist (Sword in the Stone)

Sunday, October 12, 2025

• 9:00am – Gates Open, Ticket Sales at Entrance
• 9:00am – Market Chapel Service (Great Hall)
• 9:30am–5:00pm – Renaissance Market
• 9:30am–11:30am – Complimentary Pony Rides (Horseshoe Pits)
• 9:30am – Renaissance Harpist (Sword in the Stone)
• 9:30am – Knights Armory Demo (Knights Encampment)
• 10:00am – Trebuchet Demo (Tournament Field)
• 10:30am – Renaissance Bards “Wandering Monsters” (Great Hall)
• 11:00am – Maypole Dancing (Knights Encampment)
• 11:00am – Wizard’s Magic Show (Great Hall)
• 11:00am – Serenading by Captain Tactless (Sword in the Stone)
• 11:30am – Knights Armory Demo (Knights Encampment)
• 12:00pm – The Royal Joust (Tournament Field)
• 12:30pm – Renaissance Bards “Wandering Monsters” (Great Hall)
• 12:30pm – Knighting Ceremony (Knights Encampment)
• 1:00pm – Medieval Juggling Jim (Great Hall)
• 1:00pm – Maypole Dancing (Knights Encampment)
• 1:30pm – Wizard’s Magic Show (Great Hall)
• 1:30pm – Renaissance Harpist (Sword in the Stone)
• 2:00pm – Knights Armory Demo (Knights Encampment)
• 2:00pm – The Dancing Witches of Gem Theater Radio (Sword in the Stone)
• 2:30pm – Trebuchet Demo (Tournament Field)
• 3:00pm – Medieval Costume Contest & A Tale of King Arthur (Great Hall)
• 3:30pm – Knighting Ceremony (Knights Encampment)
• 3:30pm – Medieval Juggling Jim (Great Hall)
• 3:30pm – Serenading by Captain Tactless (Sword in the Stone)
• 4:00pm – The Royal Joust (Tournament Field)
• 4:30pm – Renaissance Bards “Wandering Monsters” (Great Hall)
• 5:00pm – Wizard’s Magic Show (Great Hall)
• 5:00pm – Trebuchet Demo (Tournament Field)
• 5:00pm – Renaissance Harpist (Sword in the Stone)

📍 About Fort Ann, New York

Located in Washington County, Fort Ann is a quaint town of around 6,000 residents, steeped in Revolutionary War history. Nestled between Lake George and Vermont, it’s an easy drive via U.S. Route 4 or New York State Route 149, making it convenient for day trips from Albany, Saratoga, or the Lake George region.

🏕 The Venue: Moose Hillock Camping Resorts

Known for its expansive natural setting and family-friendly atmosphere, Moose Hillock Camping Resorts is the perfect stage for a Renaissance fair. Its open fields become tournament grounds, while cozy corners host music, magic, and storytelling.