New Castle-Henry County Renaissance Festival 2026

New Castle-Henry County Renaissance Festival takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 1400 Plaza and the Arts Park in New Castle, Indiana. Admission is free, with live music, pirate entertainment, falconry, theater, vendors, and activities for different ages.

Entertainment

The announced lineup includes:

• Knotty Bits Pirate Show.
• Drunk & Sailor.
• Red Rum Band.
• Falconry Show — Take Flight! Education.
• Lily the Unicorn.
• Reginald Harte, Sheriff at Billerakay.
• Gisido LARP.
• Punch & Judy.
• Droopel the Barbarian.
• The Shady Ladies.
• The Marvelously Terrible Shakespeare Company.
• The Druid Drummer.
• Toadstool Shadow.

A Community Festival

A documented edition took place at the Arts Park on July 24, 2021, celebrating the conclusion of the New Castle-Henry County Public Library’s summer reading program in partnership with the Art Association of Henry County.

The festival is now organized by a nonprofit with a seven-member volunteer board, working with the Art Association of Henry County and the City of New Castle. Its mission is to keep the annual event free.

Vendors and Food

Vendor stalls and food offerings accompany the entertainment. The festival provides an opportunity to combine shopping with performances throughout the day.

Find other Renaissance and medieval festivals in Indiana, explore the November 2026 festival calendar, or browse more Renaissance faires.

📍 Approximate Road Distances

Approximate driving distances to New Castle vary by route and starting point:

• Muncie, Indiana: 20 mi.
• Anderson, Indiana: 25 mi.
• Richmond, Indiana: 35 mi.
• Indianapolis, Indiana: 50 mi.
• Dayton, Ohio: 70 mi.
• Cincinnati, Ohio: 105 mi.