Here in Ohio, our festivals are special. From small town celebrations to week-long feasts in our bigger cities, there’s truly something for everyone.

This year, the Ohio Renaissance Festival is celebrating 30 years of taking Ohioans back to the 16th Century. If you’re looking for something unique to do with the family, every Saturday and Sunday until October 27 this one-of-a-kind festival takes place in southern Ohio near Waynesville. An afternoon at this massive festival will truly enchant you. Here’s why the Ohio Renaissance Festival belongs at the top of your fall bucket list:

Welcome to the Ohio Renaissance Festival, where more than 160,000 Ohioans gather each year for some Medieval fun, scrumptious turkey legs and a temporary trip back in time.
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Address: 10542 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH, 45068
From late August to early October, this massive festival takes place at a permanent site in Warren County. Thirty acres have been transformed into a 16th Century English village.
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Tickets are $23 per adult at the gate and $9.50 for children ages 5 -1 2. You can also purchase tickets in advance online at a discounted rate. Click here for more information.
More than 150 costumed characters will welcome you and there's plenty of live entertainment to enjoy, from musical performances to full armor jousting.
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Note: There is a $3 cash-only parking fee taken at the entrance of the parking lot.

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Each day, there are three full armor jousting matches at the Arena of Champions. The Knights of Valour joust at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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You'll also want to check out the Pirate Comedy Stunt Show on the Shipwreck Stage.
Be on the lookout for the Queen, whom you'll undoubtedly spot in the Royal Parade.
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To view a full schedule of this year's entertainment, click here.
This is one festival that will truly transport you to another world—and the turkey legs and cider are worth the trip alone.
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To view a map of the festival grounds in a separate tab or window, click here.

Have you ever attended the Ohio Renaissance Festival before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more Medieval-themed fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: This Road Trip To Ohio’s Most Majestic Castles Is Like Something From A Fairytale.

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