Lake George Renaissance Fair 2026

The Lake George Renaissance Fair 2026 takes place on October 10–11, 2026, at Moose Hillock Camping Resort in Fort Ann, New York, near Lake George. The two-day festival features jousting tournaments, sword-fighting entertainment, medieval music, wizardry, a Renaissance marketplace, and activities for children. Visitors can explore the resort’s medieval-themed setting, encounter knights and royal characters, and enjoy a program of performances throughout the weekend.

Costumes are encouraged but not required. The event is part of the autumn calendar of Renaissance and medieval festivals in New York.

The fair takes place over a single weekend, with entertainment scheduled throughout both days. The final listed performances begin at 5:00 PM.

⚔️ Jousting, Medieval Entertainment, and Activities

The festival brings together a variety of medieval-inspired performances and interactive experiences, with activities taking place in several areas of the resort.

The Royal Joust

The Royal Joust is one of the weekend’s principal attractions. Visitors can watch knights compete in the Tournament Field, with two performances scheduled each day.

Jousting times: 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Knights Armory Demonstrations

The Knights Encampment hosts demonstrations of medieval armor, providing visitors with an opportunity to discover the equipment associated with knights and armored combat.

Daily demonstrations: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 2:00 PM.

Trebuchet Demonstrations

The Tournament Field also hosts demonstrations of a trebuchet, the medieval siege engine used to launch projectiles.

Daily demonstrations: 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.

Medieval Music and Live Performances

The entertainment lineup includes several returning acts and performers:

• Wandering Monsters: Bardic music performed in the Great Hall.
• Dr. J.R. Whitcomb: Medieval Whip performances in the Great Hall.
• Juggling Jim: Jest & Trickery performances at Sword in the Stone.
• Wizards Magic Show: Magic performances in the Great Hall.

Family Activities

Families can participate in several activities in the Knights Encampment and other festival areas.

• Maypole Dancing: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM daily.
• Knighting Ceremony: 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM daily.
• Children’s Story Time with the Queen: 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM daily.
• Ye Olde Pony Rides: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM daily, available for an additional charge.

⚔️ Saturday, October 10 — Complete Program

Saturday’s program begins at 9:00 AM with the opening of the gates and continues with entertainment across the Tournament Field, Great Hall, Knights Encampment, and Sword in the Stone.

• 9:00 AM: Gates open; ticket sales at the entrance.
• 9:00 AM: Jest & Trickery with Juggling Jim — Sword in the Stone.
• 9:30 AM–5:00 PM: Renaissance Festival Market.
• 9:30 AM–5:00 PM: Ye Olde Pony Rides ($) — Horseshoe Pits.
• 9:30 AM: Knights Armory Demo — Knights Encampment.
• 10:00 AM: Trebuchet Demo — Tournament Field.
• 10:30 AM: Bards “Wandering Monsters” — Great Hall.
• 11:00 AM: Maypole Dancing — Knights Encampment.
• 11:00 AM: Wizards Magic Show — Great Hall.
• 11:30 AM: Medieval Whip with Dr. J.R. Whitcomb — Great Hall.
• 11:30 AM: Knights Armory Demo — Knights Encampment.
• 12:00 PM: The Royal Joust — Tournament Field.
• 12:30 PM: Bards “Wandering Monsters” — Great Hall.
• 12:30 PM: Knighting Ceremony — Knights Encampment.
• 1:00 PM: Medieval Whip with Dr. J.R. Whitcomb — Great Hall.
• 1:00 PM: Maypole Dancing — Knights Encampment.
• 1:30 PM: Children’s Story Time with the Queen — Sword in the Stone.
• 2:00 PM: Wizards Magic Show — Great Hall.
• 2:00 PM: Knights Armory Demo — Knights Encampment.
• 2:30 PM: Trebuchet Demo — Tournament Field.
• 3:00 PM: Medieval Whip with Dr. J.R. Whitcomb — Great Hall.
• 3:30 PM: Knighting Ceremony — Knights Encampment.
• 4:00 PM: The Royal Joust — Tournament Field.
• 4:30 PM: Bards “Wandering Monsters” — Great Hall.
• 4:30 PM: Children’s Story Time with the Queen — Sword in the Stone.
• 5:00 PM: Wizards Magic Show — Great Hall.
• 5:00 PM: Trebuchet Demo — Tournament Field.

⚔️ Sunday, October 11 — Complete Program

Sunday features the same principal entertainment program, with the addition of a morning chapel service and an afternoon performance by Juggling Jim.

• 9:00 AM: Gates open; ticket sales at the entrance.
• 9:00 AM: Marketplace Chapel Service — Great Hall.
• 9:30 AM–5:00 PM: Renaissance Festival Market.
• 9:30 AM–5:00 PM: Ye Olde Pony Rides ($) — Horseshoe Pits.
• 9:30 AM: Knights Armory Demo — Knights Encampment.
• 10:00 AM: Trebuchet Demo — Tournament Field.
• 10:30 AM: Bards “Wandering Monsters” — Great Hall.
• 11:00 AM: Maypole Dancing — Knights Encampment.
• 11:00 AM: Wizards Magic Show — Great Hall.
• 11:30 AM: Medieval Whip with Dr. J.R. Whitcomb — Great Hall.
• 11:30 AM: Knights Armory Demo — Knights Encampment.
• 12:00 PM: The Royal Joust — Tournament Field.
• 12:30 PM: Bards “Wandering Monsters” — Great Hall.
• 12:30 PM: Knighting Ceremony — Knights Encampment.
• 1:00 PM: Medieval Whip with Dr. J.R. Whitcomb — Great Hall.
• 1:00 PM: Maypole Dancing — Knights Encampment.
• 1:30 PM: Children’s Story Time with the Queen — Sword in the Stone.
• 2:00 PM: Wizards Magic Show — Great Hall.
• 2:00 PM: Knights Armory Demo — Knights Encampment.
• 2:30 PM: Trebuchet Demo — Tournament Field.
• 3:00 PM: Medieval Whip with Dr. J.R. Whitcomb — Great Hall.
• 3:30 PM: Knighting Ceremony — Knights Encampment.
• 3:30 PM: Jest & Trickery with Juggling Jim — Sword in the Stone.
• 4:00 PM: The Royal Joust — Tournament Field.
• 4:30 PM: Bards “Wandering Monsters” — Great Hall.
• 4:30 PM: Children’s Story Time with the Queen — Sword in the Stone.
• 5:00 PM: Wizards Magic Show — Great Hall.
• 5:00 PM: Trebuchet Demo — Tournament Field.

🛍️ Renaissance Festival Market

The Renaissance Festival Market is open on both days from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore the fair’s marketplace.

Food is also part of the festival experience, with refreshments available during the weekend.

🎟 Tickets and Admission

Ticket sales: At the event entrance, beginning at 9:00 AM on both days.

Ye Olde Pony Rides require an additional payment.

Visitors can contact Moose Hillock Camping Resort for further admission information.

Telephone: (518) 792-4500.

🏕️ Moose Hillock Camping Resort

The fair is held at Moose Hillock Camping Resort, a camping and RV destination in Fort Ann, close to the Lake George region of upstate New York.

The resort serves as the setting for the event’s Tournament Field, Great Hall, Knights Encampment, and other entertainment areas.

The fair also coincides with the resort’s Columbus Day Weekend, running October 9–12, 2026. The Renaissance Festival itself takes place only on October 10 and 11.

📍 Getting to the Lake George Renaissance Fair

Moose Hillock Camping Resort is located along State Route 149 in Fort Ann, Washington County, New York.

Address: 10366 State Route 149, Fort Ann, NY 12827.

The location is east of Lake George and can be reached by car via the regional highway network. Visitors should use the Fort Ann address when planning their journey rather than navigating to the village of Lake George.

For more autumn events, explore the October 2026 Renaissance fairs and medieval festivals calendar or browse the Renaissance Fairs category.