Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire 2026

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire 2026 will take place at Sky Meadows in Snohomish, Washington, from July 18 to August 16, with faire days held mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. This major summer Renaissance faire brings together the Village of Merriwick, armored combat, music, artisan vendors, food, costumed characters, themed weekends, evening events and onsite camping.

Visitors looking for more seasonal events can also explore Renaissance Faires in July 2026 and Renaissance Faires in August 2026.

🏰 A Summer Renaissance Faire at Sky Meadows

The faire invites guests into a recreated world of history, fantasy and live entertainment. Across the grounds, visitors can explore a lively village atmosphere, watch armored combat and jousting-inspired shows, listen to minstrels and musicians, meet costumed characters, browse marketplace stalls and enjoy performances across several stages.

The setting is known as the Village of Merriwick, where historical atmosphere and fantasy storytelling come together through themed weekends, theatrical encounters and family-friendly activities.

📅 Dates and Main Faire Season

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire 2026 runs from July 18 to August 16, 2026.

The event is scheduled across five themed weekends:

🕒 Evening Events and Camping

In addition to the daytime faire experience, the event includes special evening programming:

• Friday Evening Event: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Saturday Evening Event: 7:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Onsite camping is also available for visitors who want to spend the full weekend at the faire.

🎟 Tickets

Tickets for Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire 2026 are sold online only through AXS. Tickets are not sold at the gate, and visitors are advised to use the AXS app for mobile entry.

Discounts are listed for seniors, military members and youth tickets.

Tickets: Buy tickets online through AXS

⚔️ Themed Weekends

Viking Weekend — Call of the Storm

July 18–19, 2026

The opening weekend celebrates ancient lore, lineage and Norse-inspired tradition. Guests are encouraged to wear leather, braid their hair and join the Viking gathering, while also honoring the stories and customs of their own ancestry.

With horns, rallying cries and the spirit of the old ways, Viking Weekend brings a storm-filled summer celebration to Merriwick.

Feast of Fools Weekend — Merrymaker’s Masquerade

July 25–26, 2026

Mischief, masks and courtly silliness take over the village during Feast of Fools Weekend. Her Majesty has embraced the antics of the jesters and ordered a celebration filled with ceremony, spectacle and playful chaos.

Visitors are invited to wear bright attire, painted faces, harlequin details, striped socks, bells and fool-like finery for a weekend of revelry and tomfoolery.

Dark Fantasy Weekend — Twisted Fairytales

August 1–2, 2026

As the mood shifts toward the magical and mysterious, Dark Fantasy Weekend transforms Merriwick into a realm of shadowed tales. Witches, vampires, goblins, satyrs, Unseelie fairies and other creatures of the under-realms step into the summer revels.

Guests can embrace claws, horns, pointed teeth and darker fantasy costumes for a weekend inspired by nightfall, magic and twisted stories.

Pirate Weekend — Treasure and Trouble on the High Seas

August 8–9, 2026

Pirates arrive in Merriwick after word of the Midsummer revels reaches the sea. The weekend brings sea rovers, songs, gambling, bold fashion and the question of how Her Majesty will respond to this invasion of rogues.

Visitors can dress in flouncy shirts, grand coats, feathered hats, golden earrings and pirate finery for a weekend of nautical trouble and celebration.

Fae & Fables Weekend — The Wydlewood Dream

August 15–16, 2026

The final weekend welcomes the Wyldwood Fae, led by Queen Glorianna, into the village. Satyrs, mushroom-kin, elves, unicorns, sprites and other enchanted beings bring magic to the closing days of the faire.

Guests are invited to wear wings, sparkle, faerie attire or other fantasy-inspired costumes and step into the faerie realm for the final summer celebration.

🏰 About Sky Meadows and Snohomish

Sky Meadows is the venue for the faire in Snohomish, Washington, a city in Snohomish County with a population of around 10,000 residents. The area has deep historical roots: Snohomish was founded in the 19th century, became an early commercial center in the region and still retains a historic downtown known for its older buildings and river-valley setting.

By road, Snohomish is reached via U.S. Route 2 and State Route 9, with access from the Seattle metropolitan area, Everett, Monroe and surrounding communities. Travelers arriving by train can use rail services into nearby regional hubs such as Everett, then continue by road or local transport toward Snohomish and Sky Meadows.

📍 Approximate Distances to Snohomish

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⚔️ A Major Renaissance Summer Event in Washington

In 2026, Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire will once again stand as one of the main Renaissance-themed summer events in Washington State. With live entertainment, armored combat, themed performances, music, artisan shopping, food, evening events and camping, the faire offers a full seasonal experience for visitors who want to step into a world of history, fantasy and celebration.

For more related events, browse Renaissance Faire Events on Medieval Agenda.