Ohio Renaissance Festival
Step back in time to 16th century England with costumed characters, medieval jousting, giant turkey legs, artisan shops, and a different theme every week.
Event details
Sat, Aug 30 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Sun, Aug 31 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Mon, Sep 01 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Sat, Sep 06 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Sun, Sep 07 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Sat, Sep 13 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Sun, Sep 14 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Sat, Sep 20 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Sun, Sep 21 2025
10:30am - 7:00pm
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Ren Fest 2025
AUGUST 30 – OCTOBER 26, 2025
Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday
10:30am - 7:00pm
Prepare thyself for a non-stop, day-long adventure!
Queen Elizabeth and over 150 costumed characters invite you to this 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village where you can enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day! Featuring 52 shows, 18 stages, over 170 unique arts and crafts shops, hearty food and drink fit for Kings, games of skill and human-powered rides to amuse all ages, the Ohio Renaissance Festival offers something for everyone!
The most unique shopping experience found anywhere!
Throughout the 30-acre village Marketplace you’ll find over 135 world-class artisans featuring hand made wares such as clothing, jewelry, pottery, weaponry, home décor, art, and more. Demonstrations of time honored crafts like coin striking, glass blowing, stone carving, leather tooling, boot making, candle making, blacksmithing, metalsmithing, and weaving can also be seen.
Themed Weekends for 2025
OPENING WEEKEND: August 30 — September 1
We’re so excited to welcome you back to the village! Come out and play for an extra day! We’re open Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day!
FANTASY WEEKEND: September 6 — 7, 2025
All things fantastical come to life this weekend! Join the Witches of Willy Nilly and the fairies as they enchant the village.
FEAST OF FOOLS: September 13 — 14, 2025
It’s okay to be foolish this weekend! The village is filled with fools of all sizes and their foolish antics. PLUS it’s Pumpkin Vs. Watermelon Wars!
PIRATES WEEKEND: September 20 — 21, 2025
Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day with us all weekend long! Rollicking sea shanties, a giant Pirate ship, and Pirate Play Time awaits ye land lubbers!
TIME TRAVELERS WEEKEND: September 27 — 28, 2025
Dress as your favorite character inspired by a movie, TV series, comic book, sci-fi or fantasy work. Everyone is welcome! Costume Contests for adults and kids.
VIKING WEEKEND: October 4 — 5, 2025
Gather your hoard and raid the village!
HIGHLAND WEEKEND: October 11 — 12, 2025
Lads and lassies, the pipes are calling for you to join in the celebration of Highland heritage. It’ll be a real fling with themed competitions, bagpipes, haggis and more!
ROMANCE WEEKEND: October 18 — 19, 2025
Celebrate Sweetest Day with us! Hearts a-fire as couples renew their vows in a free Mass Renewal of Vows Ceremony held at St. Peter’s Chapel.
HEROES & YOUNG ADVENTURES WEEKEND: October 25 — 26, 2025
This weekend kids ages 12 and under get free admission! Additionally, we're honoring our military and first responders with a $3 discount on admission. Bring the whole family for a magical weekend of fun and adventure!
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