The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Will Be Back For Its 41st Year Of Fun & Festivities

After a summer jam-packed with fun activities and events, fall’s looking even more exciting. The 41st annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is almost here, and you’ll have plenty of time to visit the epic festival. With themed weekends, delightful entertainment, and a full menu of delicious food, the 11-weekend festival is one that belongs on your to-do list.

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire returns for its 41st season, running on select days from August 21 through October 31, 2021 at the Mount Hope Estate and Winery grounds in Manheim.

This popular festival draws a quarter of a million people each year, and offers plenty of free parking. When you arrive at the festival grounds, you’ll be directed to a parking spot.

The festival will feature themed weekends and special events during each weekend. Show off your best costume, for example, for opening day weekend when the featured event is “Best Mask and Costume.”

Other themed weekends include Hero’s Chivalry, Wizarding & Time Travelers, and Oktoberfest.

Celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year with Halloween Days & Spooky Nights, set for the final three weekends of the festival. Special events range from trick or treating to an adult costume competition.

Dogs are permitted at the festival. However, you must first fill out an application, a waiver, and provide a photo of your dog.

Save plenty of time by checking out the many merchants who will be on hand, as well as the workshops and demos that are scheduled. Archery Through The Ages and Glassblowing Demos are among the planned events.

You’ll likely build up a mighty appetite for a visit to one of the many Royal Kitchens of Pour Houses. MacBeth’s Mac and Cheese and Meate & Taters are just a few of your delicious choices.

Find more information on the 41st annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival, including days and hours, on the event's website and Facebook page.

Have you been to this Ren fest in years past? Will you be going to the 41st annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival this year? Share your experience in the comments! Next time you’re on the hunt for something unique to do, how about having breakfast with a few beautiful giraffes? Just plan a visit to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown.