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Ohio Renaissance Festival
SAT · 10:30am

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Saturday, October 17 at Ohio Renaissance Festival, Cincinnati

Ohio Renaissance Festival · Out of Town

About this event

Travel back to the Middle Ages and experience an authentic 16th-century England celebration during the Ohio Renaissance Festival! Explore the 35-acre permanent village as it transforms into England's fantastical era. Across 22 stages, enjoy 67 shows and 169 daily performances, plus browse 215 unique shoppes and experience nine themed weekends filled with Renaissance festivities - from games and shopping to sword-fighting shows, human-powered rides, arts and crafts, jousting tournaments and more. Indulge in popular Renaissance foods and drinks such as tender giant turkey legs, mesquite steak-on-a-stake, bread-bowl stews, hearty ales, flavorful wines, plus other selections - including vegetarian options. Not only would you eat, drink and feel like royalty during the Festival, but you'll also be among queens and kings as they preside over dozens of Renaissance musicians, dancers, comedians, jugglers and hundreds of costumed performers. This family-friendly event only occurs once a year and is truly an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Get your tickets today, and don't miss a second of the Ohio Renaissance Festival! Stay on track, no matter where you roam. Download the Ohio Renaissance Festival app for instant access to the schedule and map - always ready to guide you, even without a signal. Themed Weekends: Homecoming Weekend: Sept. 5-7 Fantasy Weekend: Sept. 12-13 Pirates Weekend: Sept. 19-20 Highland Weekend: Sept. 26-27 Viking Weekend: Oct. 3-4 Time Travelers Weekend: Oct. 10-11 Romance Weekend: Oct. 17-18 Myths & Monsters Weekend: Oct. 24-25 Heroes & Young Adventures: Oct. 31- Nov. 1

What to expect

Expect a full village-style experience rather than a single-stage show: Renaissance musicians, dancers, comedians, jugglers, sword-fighters, and hundreds of costumed performers appear across the grounds, while queens and kings preside over the festivities. The festival also features games, shopping, arts and crafts, jousting tournaments, human-powered rides, and themed weekends including Fantasy, Pirates, Highland, Viking, Time Travelers, Romance, Myths & Monsters, and Heroes & Young Adventurers.

Why go

For Cincinnati-area families and festivalgoers, the Ohio Renaissance Festival is a chance to step into an elaborate historical-fantasy setting with enough variety to build a whole visit around performances, browsing, food, and hands-on attractions. Food and drink options include giant turkey legs, mesquite steak-on-a-stake, bread-bowl stews, hearty ales, wines, and vegetarian selections, with the official festival app available for schedule and map access while exploring the village.

Where

Ohio Renaissance Festival · 10542 East State Route 73 · Out of Town, Cincinnati OHOpen in Maps
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