The Renaissance Festival Atlanta will be back in the Spring of 2023 — so mark your calendars and get ready for some fun. In its 38th season, the festival will run from April 15 through June 4, with each weekend being a different theme on Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.
This festival is fun for the whole family. Don’t worry about the kids — they’ll love it! The Georgia Renaissance Festivals is easy, with plenty of kid-friendly activities that are perfectly suited for them.
11 REASONS TO VISIT THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL ATLANTA
Here are eleven reasons you need to rearrange your calendar and experience the Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Georgia! It’s one of the best in the United States, but we’re partial.
1. Amazing costumes. You’re encouraged to dress the part, in your Renaissance regalia. No outfit? No problem! You can purchase fabulous costumes on site for all ages. You can even rent them right outside the gate.
We saw many families that looked like they stepped right out of 17th century England. Others wore modern clothes with special touches like fairy wings, headdresses, or wooden swords.
Even if you don’t want to dress yourselves up, a visit to the festival is worth every penny just for the people watching.
2. Special Themed Weekends. Each weekend you’ll find a special theme or adventure. In the past, we have seen This year’s weekend themes include: Vikings and Barbarians Weekend, Pirate Invasion Weekend, Wizarding Weekend, Fairy Swarm Weekend, and Pet Friendly/Time Travelers Weekend. To name a few. Check the schedule for a specific time.
3. Creative shows. Next to seeing everyone dressed in costume, the shows are my favorite. My oldest even told me days after our visit, that Barely Balanced was his favorite show.
From acrobats to hypnotists, and death-defying acts to birds of prey shows, there is something for everyone.
Be sure to pick up a schedule and plan your day accordingly – there is much to see and some entertainers don’t repeat shows. Also, plan to bring a tip for these special entertainers, to ensure they are able to come back each year.
New this year: Lady Victoria specializes in Celtic and Early music on the Hammered Dulcimer and the Reelin’ Rogues, a bardic band of rebels committed to upholding the monuments of the Celts through song!
4. Kids under 5 are free. Bring your littlest knights and princesses for free access during the run of RenFest. Your medieval minions that are ages 6-12 are about half-price.
5. Free playground. In order to make it a complete day of fun at the festival, the kids are going to need a break. No worries! Next to the food court you’ll find a super playground with swings, slides, picnic tables and more.
Kudos to the setup team for placing this feature in the shade. Split rail fencing on three sides makes it easy to keep an eye on the kids, while you take in a Steak-on-a-Stick or enjoy a Mead from the bar.
6. Jousting. I must admit, this is the event that evoked our curiosity the most. My oldest was eager to see the knights on horses, fighting for the princess.
There is plenty of seating for this popular event, and free with your entrance fee. For a small upcharge, you can sit near the Queen for an unobstructed view of the fight.
7. Ships, Barrels and more. Kids will love the “rides!” Go for a ride in a swinging ship, take a turn in a barrel, or get lost in an old-fashioned maze. The rides are unique, unlike any you’ll find anywhere else…and most of them are man-powered, which is a feat on its own! Here are a few, Corkscrew Slide, Sink the Sirens, Barrel O’Bedlam, Jacob’s Ladder, Test of Strength, Robin Hood’s Archery, and Spartan Spears.
New this year?! Camel Rides! How cool is that?
Each ride ranged from $2-$5. We did not encounter any rides or food vendors that took cards. Be sure to bring plenty of cash with you. ATMs are on site, but the lines are terribly long.
8. Mac n Cheese on a Stick. You’ve probably heard about the festival’s gigantic turkey leg, but there is a world of additional food to be sampled as well. Try Mac n Cheese on a stick, steak on a stick, meatballs on a stick….you get the idea.
Our boys especially loved the pretzels, beef jerky, and chicken pot pie.
9. The 150 Artisans. There are so many gorgeous artisans to watch in the demonstration area.
We love the Coin Mint, where he demos Leonardo Da Vinci’s Drop Hammer Forge (the first industrial machine). There is also spinning, weaving, glass blowing, and more. Some people have hand-carved sculptures and made their own bows and arrows.
10. Pub Crawl. Ok, you don’t want to do this one with the kids…but it’s great for a day time date.
Pub Crawl tickets are $35 each, but there are only 30 for each crawl, so get them as soon as they go on sale!
They include one beer at each of three pubs, a souvenir tankard, and tons of fun! Pub Crawls happen 2x daily at 12:30pm and again at 3pm, and begin at the Brewer’s Pub.
11. Free Activities. Kids can learn to juggle from a master at Juggling School! Visit the Reptile Farm and interact with various reptiles – lizards, snakes, and even a tortoise! The kiddos will love the Kids Kingdom where they can climb, swing and slide on a fantastical play set!
YOUR “MUST-SEE LIST”
With all of these great things to do, see, experience, and eat — how will you keep up with it all?
Don’t worry! The Georgia Renaissance Festival offers a way for you to Customize Your Experience, which will help you keep track of everything you want to do.
Just go to the Customize Your Experience page, click on the things you want to do and eat, and they’ll email you your list to you.
Interested in other Atlanta Festivals? We can recommend a few. 40+ Best Festivals in Atlanta: Spring and Summer.
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RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL ATLANTA FAQS
What is the price of admission for the Atlanta Renaissance Festival?
The price for an adult is $25.95, children (ages 6-12) are $13.95, and children 5 and under are free.
What is included in the price of admission?
The price of admission includes all entertainment shows, the Jousting Tournaments, Contests and Special Events, the Children’s Play Kingdom, Juggling School, and much more!
Where is the Renaissance Festival located?
The Renaissance Festival is held in Fairburn, Georgia at 6905 Virlyn B Smith Road.
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