Renaissance Fairs in Ohio

Renaissance Fairs are fanciful events for those who like to dress up in period costumes and take a step back in history. Specifically, the faires recreate 16th century England, in the era of Queen Elizabeth I. Visitors never know what they will see next at the fair, but there are alway captivating characters, dressed in historical costumes and speaking the Queen's English merrily.

It's a great day to walk around, sample different foods, be entertained and quench your thirst with a wine or ale. Marketplaces have intriguing souvenirs, costumes, jewelry and replica weapons. Visit the Renaissance Faire for a fun weekend.

Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Market Place

Rock Creek, Ohio
July 7 - August 12, 2007 weekends

This step back in history offers weekends of fund and entertainment. Costumed characters wander the village in medieval clothing to provide merriment visitors. Entertainment by variety of performers including musicians, belly dancers, comedians and story telling. Over 100 skilled artisans display and sell their wares which include period souvenirs, costumes and jewelry. Specialty foods and drinks are sure to arouse the appetite.

Each weekend has its own theme. On August 4-5 the theme is Oktoberfest: Medieval Brew's. On August 11-12 the theme is Roman Holiday Wine, Romans and Toga! Toga! Toga!.

The Circo Famiglia Zoppe circus will perform on the weekend of August 4-5. Circo Famiglia Zoppe Spectacular! is a Medieval Circus troupe that comes from Venice, Italy. Four shows only: 3 pm an d730 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The 3 pm show is an additional $10 admission. The 7:30 pm show is an additional $20 admission. The 730 pm show includes a BBQ meal. The Zoppe Family Circus has been performing under the Big Top since 1842.

Tickets are Adults $17.95, Children $5.95. Free Parking. The Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Market Place is held in Rock Creek, Ohio, in the vicinity of Cleveland and Columbus.

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Renaissance Park, Harveysburg, Ohio
September 1 - October 21, 2007 weekends

The 16th century English Village is located on a 30 acre permanent village with authentically and historically recreated structures to capture the flavor of England during the sovereign reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Visitors see a full day of entertainment featuring full armored jousting, as it was done over 400 years ago by the knights or the realm.

Queen Elizabeth and her royal will be in attendance, presiding over the festivities. Captivating jugglers, musicians, dancers, comedians, fire=-eaters, sword-fighters and storytellers provide a full day of entertainment Hundreds of costumed performers, wear the clothing of the medieval times entertain on 12 different stages. Entertainers include The Swordsmen, The Spectacular 65' Pirate Ship, Knights off Valour, Threatre In The Ground, In addition, you can climb the 25 ' Castle Tower and enjoy the human powered rides.

Special themed weekend promise variety for people who attend multiple weekends.

September 1-2-3, Two-for-One Opening Weekend
September 8-9, Kids Free
September 15-16 Pirates Weekend
September 22-23, Romance Weekend
September 29-30, Oktoberfest
October 6-7, Celtic Dreams
October 13-14, Harvest Festival
October 20-21 Pleasures & Treasures

Medieval Marketplace features over 130 merchants displaying and selling their unique craft. See master artisans demonstrate the arts of glassblowing, jewelry making, blacksmithing, calligraphy, weaving, leather crafting and more.

Taste of the Renaissance features food and drink, wit delectable treats such as giant turkey legs, bread bowl stew, steak-on-a-stake, stuffed spuds nd vegetarian selections. Quench you thirst with a hearty ale or flavorful wine.

Tickets are Adults $16.99, Children $9.99, Children under 5 free. Parking $2. Renaissance Park in Harveysburg, Ohio is located near Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, OH. Lodging in the area is available at Kings Island Resort & Conference Center in Mason, OH, Holiday Inn Express - Wilmington, Creekwood Motel in Waynesville, Hampton Inn & Suites - Spirngboro, Hampton Inn & Suites - Wilmington, Great Wolf Lodge - Mason, Effie's Place Bed & Breakfast - Wilmington, The Wooded Garden Bed & Breakfast - Wilmington and Frontier Campground in Waynesville, OH.

Baycrafters Renaissance Fayre
Bay Village, Ohio
September 3-4-5

Southeastern Ohio Renaissance Fair
Cambridge, Ohio
September 22-23, 2007

Information subject to change.