The 24th annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire is an enchanted recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival as one might have been in the days of yore. Here you can feast like a king on turkey legs and local craft brews, shop like a queen in New England’s largest Medieval Marketplace or laugh like a fool at continuous shows performed on ten stages throughout the village. All the kingdom is a stage with performances on stage and in the street. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Come as you are or as you wish to be.

Shows & Entertainment:

Grand Opening & Market Weekend:

Join us for the Grand Opening and Market weekend of the 24th annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire. It’s a three-day-long shopping spree where you can earn complimentary General Admission tickets to return to the Faire. Collect $200 or more in special Market Receipts and turn them in at the Faire’s information booth before the weekend ends to get your reward.

September 3, 2022

- Cast in Bronze
- Warriors of Elysium
- The Crimson Pirates
- The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told

Neighbor Appreciation Day: To show our appreciation, we provide complimentary admission to all Lebanon residents and their children on our Neighbor Appreciation Day. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s license or state-issued ID bearing a Lebanon address or a household bill (electric, gas, water, etc.) with a Lebanon address. Youth (7-15) receive complimentary admission when accompanying a parent or guardian from Lebanon. Children (6 and under) are always free.

Pet Costume Contest: Wizards. Princesses. Knights. Dragons. Fairies. Who doesn’t love to dress up their pet in fantastic costumes? Get your extended family member involved in the fun by dressing them up in a fantasy costume and joining us for our costume contest. All dogs require proof of rabies vaccination to enter the Faire.

September 4, 2022

- Cast in Bronze
- Warriors of Elysium
- The Crimson Pirates
- The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told

Free Kids Day: On this day, we provide complimentary admission to the Faire for all Youth (ages 7-15) when accompanied by an adult with a paid general admission.

Pet Trick Contest: Does your pet have a trick that makes them stand out from the crowd? Are they able to do something that will WOW the audience as they look on? If so, this is your chance to shine and maybe win some prizes. All dogs require proof of rabies vaccination to enter the Faire.

September 5, 2022

- Cast in Bronze
- Warriors of Elysium
- The Crimson Pirates
- The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told

Musical Sit Contest: You’ll walk your dog around the stage during this bone-afide game, and when the music stops, the last dog to obey the sit command is out. The last dog remaining is the winner. All dogs require proof of rabies vaccination to enter the Faire.

Pirate Invasion Weekend:

It’s Pirate Weekend at the annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire, and your big chance to break out that pirate Halloween costume that’s just collecting dust. Shiver me timbers, arrr ye ready for some good old-fashioned fun.

September 10, 2022

- Cast in Bronze
- Warriors of Elysium
- The Crimson Pirates
- The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told

Pirate Costume Contest: Unless they’re boarding your ship, everybody loves pirates, so dress the part and enter our pirate costume contest! Insider tip: The contest winners often talk like pirates, walk like pirates, and get into the whole pirate role. Do you have what it takes to win?

September 11, 2022

- Cast in Bronze
- Warriors of Elysium
- The Crimson Pirates
- The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told

Siren Song Contest: Can you sing a mysterious note that would drive sailors to their doom? Please show us your creative song to win this contest.

Roses & Romance Weekend:

Romance is in the Faire during our “Roses & Romance” Weekend. If you’re a hopeless romantic, you’ll fall in love with this weekend. If you’re single, grab a complimentary “Single!” sticker at the Gypsy Rose booth and say hello to other Singles around the Faire. It’s a great way to meet people with similar interests.

September 17, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Cast in Bronze
- The Crimson Pirates
- The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told

Fairest of them All: Your mirror knows you’re the “Fairest of them all,” but now is the time to prove it to your adoring public. The person who receives the most roses purchased for them at the Faire will be declared the winner at the end of this contest. The winner will receive a certificate to accompany their prize, including a pair of tickets to return to the Faire and more! Roses can be purchased by anyone and awarded to a contestant leading up to and during the contest. Judges will limit the number of contestants based on the total number of roses already received at the start of the competition. Prize: a gold-dipped rose gifted by Gypsy Rose.

Vow Renewals: Immediately following our Fairest of them all contest is a special Vow Renewal Ceremony for married couples. This special event is included with your admission to the Faire and includes a certificate, so don’t miss out!

September 18, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Cast in Bronze
- The Crimson Pirates
- The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told

Fairest of them All: Your mirror knows you’re the “Fairest of them all,” but now is the time to prove it to your adoring public. The person who receives the most roses purchased for them at the Faire will be declared the winner at the end of this contest. The winner will receive a certificate to accompany their prize, including a pair of tickets to return to the Faire and more! Roses can be purchased by anyone and awarded to a contestant leading up to and during the contest. Judges will limit the number of contestants based on the total number of roses already received at the start of the competition. Prize: a gold-dipped rose gifted by Gypsy Rose.

Vow Renewals: Immediately following our Fairest of them all contest is a special Vow Renewal Ceremony for married couples. This special event is included with your admission to the Faire and includes a certificate, so don’t miss out!

Wizard Weekend:

Magic is in the air at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire. With plenty of enchanted and mystical goods to shop for, you’re bound to find the item of your choice unless, of course, the item chooses you instead.

September 24, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Shank Painters
- Pub Magic with Master Hildebrand
- Cast in Bronze

Wizard House Meetup & Sorting: Join us at the Pirate Cove just before 11:00 am to be sorted into your houses and begin participating in our Harry Potter Trivia Contest.

The Harry Potter House Cup Trivia Contest: So you think you’re the cleverest in the land? Join us at the Pirate Cove at the top of every hour and step up to participate in the official trivia house cup!

Wizard Costume Contest: Please join us for our Wizard Costume Contest, where we welcome all wizards, both young and old, to show the audience how a wizard should dress for the occasion.

September 25, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Shank Painters
- Pub Magic with Master Hildebrand
- Cast in Bronze

Wizard House Meetup & Sorting: Join us at the Pirate Cove just before 11:00 am to be sorted into your houses and begin participating in our Harry Potter Trivia Contest.

The Harry Potter House Cup Trivia Contest: So you think you’re the cleverest in the land? Join us at the Pirate Cove at the top of every hour and step up to participate in the official trivia house cup!

Harry Potter Cosplay Costume Contest: Whether you’re from Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, all houses of Hogwarts are welcome to compete in this cosplay costume contest.

Dragons & Dice Weekend:

Adventure Awaits those who attend our Dragons & Dice weekend. If you love video game RPGs, Table-tops, LARP, or just having fun, you’ll want to check this weekend out.

October 1, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Cast in Bronze
- Weapons Demo by das Geld Fähnlein
- Medical Demonstration by das Geld Fähnlein
- Historical Cooking Demo by das Geld Fähnlein

Mead Tasting Competition: Join us for the third annual Charter Oak Mead Cup. It is only $20 to participate as a popular vote judge sampling TEN one-ounce portions of entries. Judging begins at noon at the Pub Stage Building. A winner will be chosen and announced at 5 pm at the Faire and later on the Mead Magazine page.

Best Adventurer Costume:  Don your best adventuring attire and get ready to wow the judges as they test your adventuring prowess.

October 2, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Cast in Bronze
- Weapons Demo by das Geld Fähnlein
- Medical Demonstration by das Geld Fähnlein
- Historical Cooking Demo by das Geld Fähnlein

Best Monster Costume:  Don your best monster attire and get ready to wow the judges as they test your monstering prowess.

Time Travelers Weekend:

Whether you’re a villain here to “exterminate” The Doctor, boldly going where no one has gone before, or you’re a hero from a galaxy far, far away, you’re going to love our Time Traveler’s Weekend. This theme is your chance to show off your favorite cosplay regardless of where and when it represents. If you choose to “come as you are,” this is an opportunity to see some fantastic individuals’ impressive talent, creativity, and tireless work.

October 8, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Cast in Bronze
- Boom Boom Shake
- Zoltan the Adequate
- Weapons Demo by das Geld Fähnlein
- Medical Demonstration by das Geld Fähnlein
- Historical Cooking Demo by das Geld Fähnlein

Deaf Awareness Day: We invite members of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community to enjoy an interpreted day at the Faire. Finger Dancers from around New England join us to interpret a variety of shows for our friends who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing one day during National Deaf Awareness Week.

Time Travelers Cosplay Costume Contest: It doesn’t matter where or when you’re from, or even what galaxy. Come dressed as your favorite character from history or fantasy and complete in this Time Travelers Cosplay Costume Contest.

October 9, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Cast in Bronze
- Boom Boom Shake
- Zoltan the Adequate
- Weapons Demo by das Geld Fähnlein
- Medical Demonstration by das Geld Fähnlein
- Historical Cooking Demo by das Geld Fähnlein

Doctor Who Cosplay Costume Contest: If you have a favorite Doctor Cosplay, now is your chance to show it off. Come dressed as your ideal Doctor, Companion, or other characters from one of our favorite shows.

Whovian Photo Ops: Immediately after the cosplay costume contest, join us at the TARDIS for a group photoshoot of all our Whovian friends.

October 10, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Cast in Bronze
- Boom Boom Shake
- Zoltan the Adequate
- Weapons Demo by das Geld Fähnlein
- Medical Demonstration by das Geld Fähnlein
- Historical Cooking Demo by das Geld Fähnlein

Loki Costume Contest: Come dressed as a known Loki Variant or create one of your own design.

All Hallows Weekend:

Beware! All Hallows Weekend at The Connecticut Renaissance Faire celebrates ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night. Don your favorite costume and revel in Halloween fun. All Hallows is our final weekend of the season, so get to the show before it’s too late!

October 15, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Smee, The Singing Executioner
- Boom Boom Shake
- Zoltan the Adequate
- Weapons Demo by das Geld Fähnlein
- Medical Demonstration by das Geld Fähnlein
- Historical Cooking Demo by das Geld Fähnlein

Evil Laugh & Scary Scream Contest: It’s that time of year and we’re looking for some terrifying individuals to share their best evil laugh or scary scream. Be afraid, audience. Be very afraid.

October 16, 2022

- Sheriff Bracken
- Smee, The Singing Executioner
- Boom Boom Shake
- Zoltan the Adequate
- Weapons Demo by das Geld Fähnlein
- Medical Demonstration by das Geld Fähnlein
- Historical Cooking Demo by das Geld Fähnlein

Kids Costume Contest: Youth ages 15 and under are invited to compete in our Halloween Costume Contest.

Faire Date: September 3 - October 16, 2022

Time: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm

Location: Lebanon Country Fairgrounds, 122 Mack Road, Lebanon, CT 06249

Admission:
General Admission (Ages 16+): $15
Youth (7-15): $10
Child (0-6): Free
Pets (dogs need rabies vax) $5

Click here to buy tickets.

Click here for more information.