Went with my high school, it was fantastic. As a musician and thespian its great. If you collect, and want to get your stuff from the people that make it. I collect instruments from that period and its the perfict place to find hand made items.

Awesome family fun! Great food choices priced allot less then I expected, lots of nonstop entertainment and tons of off awesome artists selling their stuff! Almost forgot to mention my favorite part, top notch people watching! So many fun costumes and happy people. If you dont have a great time here its because you stayed in the car.

I have been to this festival twice, and I hope to go again! I had a blast both times. The food is great. I love the environment and the shops. All the folks working there are really cool. Its just a great place to be!

If youve been itching to buy a sword or mourning star, your black Friday has arrived. If you like dressing up in a costume and speaking in an old English accent, your Halloween is here. This place is an entertaining spot for kids. There are a few activities that my kids liked. Shooting a stick-bow, throwing knives. You can pet animals or ride a camel. All of those activities cost a few bucks extra. Highlights include the jousting show and the fire show. Those were free, but crowded. Take note that parking is free, but its on undeveloped farm land and you may need to walk a quarter mile just to get to the gate. Not a big deal. Its organized.

It was absolutely amazing. I went as a crusader and my dad followed me with coconuts. (A reference to Monty Python). It was super fun. As always, the Vegetable Justice was hilarious and we watched for a solid hour. The businesses are amazing, and the staff are super friendly. I love coming here, and I would recommend it to everyone.One note though, it’s probably a good idea to head here a few minutes before ten, otherwise the traffic has a little wait. It was definitely worth it though.

A very fun and exciting place. Went as part of a History Club field trip and had a very wonderful time. Me and my class had a very fun time and I will be definitely sure to take my family. It has many shops, taverns, and a jousting tournament. Also great for cosplay surprisingly not just middle ages but video games and sci fi. Ran into the Dragonborn from Skyrim and Darth Vader from Star Wars. Overall a fun trip.

One of the best days of my life! I took my grandson and his friend had a blast as well!! I look forward to Carolina Renaissance every year.

Will NOT transport you to 14th - 17th century Europe. I repeat, they will NOT transport you to 14th - 17th century, despite what SOME people may tell you. Also, the water is surprisingly potable on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. Will raise my score if they stop spreading the plague.

I love the experience of going to the Renaissance Festival. Its very family friendly and there are so many different shows for everyone. I highly recommend Don Juan and Miguel, The Tortuga Twins, and the Falconry show. Its a place like no other and I always have a great time. If youve never been, I suggest you experience it. You wont regret it. If you have kids, this is one of the coolest places you could ever take them. All of the fantasy they could imagine at a fraction of the price of an amusement park. I cant wait for next year!

Good family fun event.. lots of laughs alot of people come dressed up! 14 stages only saw half the shows. But they were very comical. Great atmosphere feels like your in a little Medevil town.. wish I took more pictures but will be back

I absolutely love going to the Renaissance Faire. Its such a wonderful and magical place. The vendors and actors are super nice, if you have questions or need help they will do everything possible. The only thing they ask in return is that you the patron be nice and respectful to them. Use common sense and treat them how you would want to be treated. But if you love magic and fantasy this is definitely the place for you. And dont be afraid to dress up as well!

The Carolina Renaissance festival situated in Huntersville, NC has two vehicle entrances leading into the fairgrounds. Parking is free. But get there as early as you can so you get a decent parking space. 2019 - $26 for adult entrance fee. The fair is situated in a horseshoe shape. There are plenty of clothing, leather, rock, and accessory shops. They also have food and drink vendors. Various beers, wines, margaritas and Mead are available for purchase to 21+. Plenty of free entertainment from kid shows, to falconry, to circus acts to loose cannon shows meant for adults. Everything is laid out very well and this was in our opinion one of the top Renaissance festivals we have been to.

It’s always a great time coming here! The acts are amazing and the falconry show is super educational, and helps as a non profit to benefit wildlife. The beer, wine and other drink selections are great too. Definitely take time to look at the shops because hidden gems are everywhere. The joust is a must! The only downside is getting in and out of parking, but other than that it’s a great place for family, and if you’re down for it, some not so child friendly fun.

What a great place! Bring cash. Many of the food vendors dont accept debit or credit cards. Walk to the back and then work your way to the main exit. And, drop a pin on Google maps when you park your car.

Have gone every year for 21 years. Great place with truly wonderful people. Excellent adventure!

Loved it as always! Had so much fun and loved the costumes and the acts performed.

What a great way to spend a fall day. There is so much to see and learn. One visit for a day is simply not enough!!!. They have a Birds of Prey exhibit that is so cool. I was able to go behind the scenes and see the birds up close! Ive never seen a buzzard or falcon that close. I loved it! I will go back year after year!

It was a wonderfully magical experience, lots of people in character just walking around doing tricks and singing, harp playing etc. It was raining today and it was incredibly cold but the jovial performances and hot food definitely kept us happy! Lots of amazing legitimate vendors selling high quality items ie leather works, weapons, medieval clothing, corsets etc.

We have a wonderful time every time we visit! The acts are entertaining, food is delicious, and the shops are unique and gorgeous! The Carolina Renissance festival is a yearly tradition for us.

I love coming here every fall! Its a charming place, especially this time of year. The shop owners are friendly and create beautiful pieces of art, pottery, clothing, and things for the home. The entertainment is top-notch - the nuns are hilarious! Definitely bring cash for your food and drink purchases, so you dont have to go to the ATM. Wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather, and youll be set for a merry time!

Came here on a Sunday right when they opened and it was worth every bit! Loved checking out all the vendors and interacting with the folks. We gabbed some delicious food before the crowds poured in and made our way around the village. The acts were great, but the best has to be the petting zoo. Goats, alpacas, cows, ducks and chickens! You can buy some animal food and feed the animals. Too too adorable!

Amazing place for family fun. A medieval experience for everyone!

I always love visiting here. Theres a little something for everyone. Good fun and great food. Tons of friendly vendors. The cast are incredibly funny and the experience transports you to another place entirely. If you visit, get the bread bowl and attend the final joust!

I have been going to the Carolina Renaissance Festival every year for the last 10 years. You can not be the hand-crafted wares. They are gorgeous and the potters try to mix things up and not offer the same things year after year, although when its hand made, no two items are ever the same. When we started going the acts were new and family friendly. The joust is still as good as ever and well worth watching. Over the years many of the acts started going down hill. They became more and more lewd and raunchy. I could not even sit through a show with my kids because of the bad language and disgusting humor. HOWEVER, I have found a few new acts that are still family friendly and they seem to have cleaned up some of the acts this year (2019).Just be careful what shows you take your kids to. Otherwise, the costumes and main actors are still amazing. I still look forward to going every year and playing dress up!

Really a great experience! Theres a lot to see and do. We didnt wear costumes...but we kinda wished we had! Youll definitely want to have cash on hand for food (the variety is pleasantly surprising), drinks, and medieval style games. The vendors are really interesting and friendly. Theyre each peddling cool handmade items, from acorn jewelry to mini catapults. Last but not least the actors were enthusiastic and funny A lot of fun for kids and adults alike.

While I recommend the experience of a Renaissance festival, this one was far too expensive for it too be worth it. The whole park was a mess to get through; from their dirt road parking lot that was at least a 1/4 mile from the entrance to the park. The parking lot is at the back of the festival and though it makes it easier to get to your car, there arent clear signs to reach the entrance. The $52 dollar fee for 2 adult tickets, on top of the cost of every ride or carnival style game they offered; you end up paying a fortune here if you arent careful. Due to at least half the shops in here charging $50+ for costumes/accessories.

What an amazing day! It was a magical place full of incredible sites and wonderful performers. Every shop had something unique and beautiful, and the whole time we felt transported into a fairy tale, like we were walking around a lovely village from the past. Next year we are definitely going in costume.

WOW!! There is something for everyone here get the most for your money and effort, arrive early for good parking and spend the ENTIRE day! Bring the whole family and wear good walking shoes. Comedy, music, fairies, mermaids, jousting, magicians, acrobats, jugglers, falconry, sword play, dancers, and no shortage of great food and shopping. You can go in plain clothes or wear a costume; there is a whole boatload of fun, colorful cast members that want to interact and make you smile. Fantastic stage acts and people-watching. This is a MUST SEE autumn event I recommend to everyone, whether Charlotte native or just passing thru for the weekend.

Love coming to this place have attened at least 6 times and this is 3rd or 4th year in a row attending. I reccomend the joust if you have yet to see.

AMAZING PLACE TO GO!!!!! Great fun for all ages and they have so much to do and see. Kids under 5 are free!!!!!! Also they have discount coupons at Harris Teeter. Don’t make excuses, just go and see for yourself. It is so much fun. We go every single year and it is an experience that you will never forget!!!

What an amazing place to visit. I arrived early enough that I heard the cannon go off. It was so much fun to see all the shows and loved the Dragon chop at the Queens Kitchen. Thank you for being such a magical place.

Fantastic festival full of amazing entertainment, artisans and food. Great place to immerse yourself in another time and forget your day to day grind. Lots of fun to attend in costume and rentals available. See and meet people who make their wares by hand. In a day and age where we are separated, it’s a good place to come together.

This was my first time attending the festival and it did not disappoint. I was spellbound from my first step through the entrance. We arrived at about 10:45am and seemed to miss the traffic. The entertainment was excellent, especially the jousting. Between the crafts, food, atmosphere and people watching, you wont be disappointed. Bring cash for food and drinks. Most vendors accepted card payment.

Went on Pirates Christmas weekend. Had a marvelous time as always. Atmosphere was great, people were fun and nice, food was great. It was a little cold but not too bad. And a good time was had by all. Huzah!!!!

Fun family outing for the weekend. Not exactly “Renaissance”, but more old stuff, foreign stuff, and fantasy stuff. The jousting was the most exciting thing in my opinion. Beer, wine, mead, and “medieval margaritas” were available. Many people were dressed in kilts, attempting Scottish accents, while others wore fairy wings and donned outfits from Lord of the Rings. Also, lots of pirates. Lots of cool shops for souvenirs. Bring cash.

Took a while to park because of how long the line was but it was well organized. No wait at the festival entrance. We already had tickets so we walked right in. Expected it to be packed since there were sooo many cars but it didn’t seem that way since the festival was so big and nicely spread out. We tried the cheesesteak wrap and fries both were good and decently priced. There were plenty of activities to do and see. A lot of show stages ( I think I saw atleast 4 big ones) a lot of trinket shops. We will definitely visit again next year.

Always a great time! This was Twig the Fairys last year, so I went to go say goodbye and wish her well. This is one of my favorite renaissance festivals because of all the permanent buildings and fixtures. A truly fun atmosphere. Remember, most places are CASH ONLY, so save yourself the time of waiting in long lines at these atms.Support the vendors!

Always a great place to go with family and friends. Its a festival that truly supports artisans, and gives everyone a chance to see something unique. We go at least once or twice a year, and have never been disappointed

This is probably one of the best family activities to do. Allow your kid(s) to dress up and go out and have a blast. Theres so much to see, view and purchase its just a thrill. I mean lets face it who DOESNT want to see a Blacksmith bang out a blade or two. Just go do it.

Ive been attending for more than 20 years. Its grown by leaps and bounds. This year has seen some crazy crowds, especially last weekend! But the shows are still amazing. There got some great new foods and shops in the back!I know some people dont like huge crowds, but when a billion people cheer at the joust, its something else! You just need a little patience when you have to help that same billion people get back out again.I cant wait to go back! I need to catch the Angels and the new Alice and Wendy show!

I wouldnt even give one star. Ive been coming here for years, this year I decided to bring my 2 year old. We got pushed, shoved, cussed at. We even had a worker tell at us because no one could move to let them through the crowd. It was so awful. And this is what I decided to do for my birthday. I wasted my money. I suggest considering a different option for family fun.

It was Fun! Quite the adventure of Renaissance festival with friendly, creative people sharing their talents. The buildings in among the woods like a village. The shows awesome! Seeing the queen.Plus all the people dressed up! A really Great experience! Then as Im leaving, the singing goodbye. I hated to leave. Love this place ️

One of my favorite places in the world. Every employee is kind and professional, the shows are very fun, and anything you can purchase is wonderful quality! I wholeheartedly recommend coming here!

Always a wonderful time! Opening weekend is packed because of buy one, get one free ticket coupons, so show up early. Everything is still well-stocked and clean, and the staff and performers are great! Most of previous years vendors are back, with some new additions as well. Many roaming performers work for tips, so bring cash.Well worth the full entrance price!

Lots of fun, well organized and friendly staff. There are plenty of bathrooms (porta potties), different foods to choose from and entertainment. The faire is a bit pricey (rides from $2.00-$7.00 per rider) and the food is expensive, but overall nothing outlandish considering it is a faire. If you get dressed in costume, it will be a much more immersive experience. Highly recommend going at least once

Fun for all ages, live shows and music just for the gate fee. Every business hand crafts all of their wares and has a unique style not found any where else!! Always worth the wate to get through traffic, I go as often as I can. 8 weekends of beer, joy, excitement, and JOUSTING!!!

One word. Fantastic! All day-Great family and friends entertainment. Get there when it opens, and you will catch some of the early shows. Plan to stay till they close, be prepared to walk and laugh. Little pricey to get in the gate, but you wont be bored. With plenty of free shows to watch. The More friends you bring the merrier your time will be. I recommend to bring cash, to make transactions quicker. Cards are accepted by most vendors, and there are few ATMs around, but cash is faster.

We watched the jousting on horse back. They were great . The food was awesome. We found some great insense, cute pottery and had pumpkin spice beer. Giant turkey legs, wow! The guy with the metal art is very talented, his cut out of a wolf is perfect on our wall. Well done everyone. Oh the bird of prey was something too. Thank you.

Lots of fun, food was good and people were friendly! Only real issue was the parking (it was insane) took forever to get in but at least the line was moving. Getting out was much worse though, people were cutting in line, the traffic directors were all standing there just waving NOT directing traffic. Some cones, signs or flags would have been a great aid in forming lines. There was very little direction. Also, BRING CASH, not really an issue for me but most of the vendors only take or prefer cash.

Had a great time. This place was awesome! Went on the sysfi weekend when any type of mystical costume was encouraged.

Took 40 minutes to get into the place, and we got there early. When we were leaving, we sat in the car for almost 2 hours without moving an inch—and that’s not an exaggeration. Finally, we had to be Those People and cut across the entire parking lot to get to the exit; turns out, that’s what everyone had been doing the entire time, and the staff just allowed it. There were 5 people directing thousands of cars, letting the front parking lots out before anyone else got to even move. I had to pee in the woods with complete strangers. My friend was dehydrated and had a terrible headache. We called their help center and they did nothing. This was terribly staffed, horribly planned, and absolutely dreadfully executed. The director should be fired—this should never have happened. I really can’t put into words how outrageous this was. The coordinators should be ashamed.

Fantastic experience, with one major drawback: They only accept cash for most things inside the festival. This may have been acceptable 5 years ago, but in 2019 this is an inconvenience that has the potential to ruin the experience. Every ATM in the festival has lines 30 minutes long of people waiting to withdraw cash. Note to festival operators: Allow Square card readers at every booth. Note to festival goers: Bring cash in advance!

Fantastic experience. This was the first time I have been to the festival. Next year I will hopefully get to go for their Halloween weekend, weather permitting. The jousting tournament was a real highlight (Go Order of the Moon)! The turkey legs were tasteless and dry, not worth the $10 and as another reviewer pointed out, it is 2019, there is no valid reason why some shops were cash only.

So much fun! So many shows to see and activities to do! The food is great as well! I say have some extra fun and wear a costume!

Awesome time.. really cool. Especially enjoyed seeing Twig a truly beautiful soul. And the mermaids! And all the shops and shows! Excellent time!

Fantastic fun for the whole family! The shows are great, with acrobats, jugglers, sword fighting, comedy, and music. The food is good, and there are somany interesting shops. Theres so much to see and do, you cant possibly get to it all in one day .

One of my favorite places in the world. Plenty of entertaining and hilarious shows to see. The food is fantastic. Theres something here for everyone. You will not regret coming here.

Fun festival! The jousting knights and the live shows were great! The turkey legs were tasty, as well as, the fresh baked pretzels and lemonade with ginger. I would definitely recommend going.

This festival is like the rite of passage to fall! To me its the kick off to all the holidays coming. The smells...the great food...the ambiance just screams happy. I love it! I bought some beautiful silver jewelry. Its great for all ages.

Carolina renaissance fun for the whole family. Best to get there early to enjoy a wonderful time. Try to leave early though. It took over and hour to get out of the lot to the main road11

I love this renaissance festival. The cast is phenomenal and the shops are so unique and beautiful. Traffic is worth it. All good things in life are worth waiting for!

For a place of this size and this many people, it was super clean. The overall price was super cheap and food was enough for one person.Including all shows, shops, and events it would take more than one day to go through and see it all. The actors were very nice and all shows and events were very organized.

I love this fair. Its a beautiful site with lots of fun things to do and see. If you enjoy renaissance festivals this is one you should not miss.

I had a great time, the crowd was great and the people were incredible. I took off 2 stars for the parking situation and the rude parking attendant that was smoking while trying to direct traffic. I would figure as long as its being going on they would have been able to figure out a better system by now

Its like a renaissance town. All the buildings and shops. People dressed up. Opening weekend was crazy busy but the lines were not horrible once you got in. Getting in was another story. Lots of free parking. Be prepared to spend some money. Once your in nothing is free. Had a great time.

An amazing place full of amazing lords, ladies, faeries, mermaids, pirates and more! Here you can be yourself!

Even though it did take a bit to get in, it was well worth it! Everyone was friendly and helpful and most of all, patient. The folks in the food area were great and and so was the food! I loved the shows. Hey Nunnie, Nunnie were hysterical! Gypsy Geoff was a fun show. I love that he brought people up on the stage.Overall, I had a lot of fun and plan to come back another weekend!

It was really busy but you could still walk around pretty easily. The stage groups were also really entertaining. The one thing I advise with the stage is make sure its a kid friendly show for those with kids. The stores were all clean and well kept, the shop keepers friendly. As many have stated you definitely need to bring money with you. The line to just pay cash was a lot smaller than the debit credit lines but also some vendors only take cash. They do have ATMs on site but they do charge fees. But overall a great family outing.

Had fun!! Great for kids and adults. Be prepared to pay for rides in addition to the entrance fee.

An overall nice experience! Many different shows and activities! Thoroughly enjoyed the performances!Frustrated by the lack of coordination in and out of the event. Limited amount of gluten free meal choices.

All I can say is wow this place was amazing I’ve never been to a Renaissance Festival but my first visit here was spectacular the food the entertainment was amazing will definitely go back again. Kid/family friendly

It was amazing. Jousting, Turkey legs, hypnotism, Barely Balanced, petting zoo, Twig the Fairy, and so much more. Cant wait til next year.

Great festival! The best local Renfaire for quite a while. Food isnt incredibly overpriced and a good variety. Lots of great shows, such as London Broil juggling act. The jousting is neat, but a bit repetitive year after year. The shops are pretty neat and vary in prices. Seigel The Day lets you shoot marshmallows at people walking past via hand catapults. Great time for everyone. Check the weather and easily spend all day.

So much fun!!!! I had a great time here. I went a couple of times, once with a 4 year old and she had as much fun as the adults did. There is so much to see and do and the grounds are so large that it is easy to spend a couple of hours here doing anything from face painting, to eating, to exploring shops, to watching shows. There is jousting, dancing, puppet shows, and impromptu shows of people walking around. There are so many stores to go into with clothing, jewelry, weapons, hats, candles, bags, shirts, toys, and the list could go on. Parking in and out is a breeze the way they have it set up. Cant wait till this fall when it opens again.

Best place on the planet. Free parking and wonderful atmosphere. Food and drink lines were quite short this year.

A fun festive event for the ENTIRE family. It has archery and jousting. Plenty of food and beverages for all to enjoy. I highly recommend the axe and knife throwing. Cosplay is HIGHLY recommended!!

Truly a great time for your entire family! Always best to get in early to get your best parking spot as it is a large outdoor event and can fill up very quickly with what must be at least 10,000 + people. The parking staff try their best to wrangle in drivers (myself included) into a huge field with no markings that I can tell and they do a great job. Getting out can be a little frustrating because theres 10,000+ people trying to drive out around the same time but that does not take away from the experience. Would definitely go again recommended for all ages always tempering my expectations with the idea that there could be over 10,000 people deciding to do the same thing I have chosen to do that day. Much love CRF️

The performances at the Renn festival, and the vendors are all great. Sadly, this is probably our last year to attend. It took us over 3 hours to get there, what should have been a little over an hour drive, due to the godawful traffic. We havent even gotten to the line at the admissions gate yet.

It is awesome and always a great time! Ive been more than ten times and have never been disappointed!! Highly recommended for all ages

This festival is amazing, if you havent been there then put it on your calendar for next week or next year. Excellent entertainment for the whole family and awesome vendors.

RenFest! Love the Renaissance festival, especially the Dead Bob show!

It gets better every year! The begging for money is going up too! It used to be a donation. Now every act spends the last 5 minutes on how someone should give them a $20.

We love this place and take the kids every year great shows and friendly people.

Lots of great shops and shows to see. They added an interactive blacksmithing experience where you can work with a blacksmith to make your own knife or wand or pendant!

More and more magic every year, cant wait to see the future of this festival. Have been every year. Will continue to go every year. WORTH THE EXPERIENCE!

It was okay. Be ready to wait an 1.5 hour in line to get in to the parking area and to get out! Have a full Tank! Yall really need to get a 2 lanes in and out! Youve been around long enough to expand the Entrance area!

Not actually my cup of tea. Feel it is very interesting to others judging by the size of the crowd. Literally thousands upon thousands there and milling about and enjoying themselves.

My family has been attending this festival for a decade! It’s a fully immersive, fun place that has something for everyone. The ladies in our clan enjoy shopping at the many craft shops, and always find gorgeous, handmade and unique gifts for Christmas. Us guys love the food, especially the turkey legs and soup in a bread bowl! If we make it out for beer fest weekend, that’s a bonus! The kids enjoy the costumed entertainers and jugglers, and especially the joust, while our toddler can’t get enough of the fairies and animal rides. It’s amazing to see this Disney-esque village buried just outside of Charlotte—you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Go early to enjoy it all: after daylight savings time it gets dark and they close. Traffic can be tough with the one lane roads, so plan for slow exits and entrances, especially on busy days. But it’s totally worth it!!!

There is so much to see and hardly enough time in one day to see it all. The jousting was so fun to watch. We will be making another trip so that we can see more shows and enjoy the atmosphere.

An entire village set up to look like medieval times! So many people in costume and in character. Great time!

Always a great experience. Make sure you bring enough cash, as the ATMs have fees and only a select few dealers accept card. Luckily the admission ticket booth accepts card. Overall a good time and my favorite Renaissance festival.

Great show. So much fun. We always have a great experience and enjoy our interactions

So much to see and do! Largely cash only but there are atms and some vendors take cards. Food is great! Atmosphere is amazing!

Expect to spend way more money than you anticipated, bring cash to tip the performers, and prepare to stand in line for entirely too long for food and booze, but still worth it, and great for people of all ages. Not dog or pet friendly

Went Saturday. Go early lots of people. Lots of fun for everyone. Changing a little over the years more and more of a cos play themes Im seeing, not like it use to be.

It was my first time and had a wonderful time. Food was good. The joust was awesome. Definitely going back.

2019 Renaissance Festival in Huntersville, NC. The best festival yet. The costumes and events with the rides are awesome. The food is from a different dimension. The security, and safety for the people was well noticed. The opportunity to attend this festival is something no one would want to miss. I personally had a wonderful time, and enjoyed the photographic moments that were captured for a lifetime of memories. I hope we always get a chance to roll back the memories of times gone past to the era of the Renaissance. Great day of relaxation, fun, and excitement for everyone. Tyga

Fantastic time on Pirate Christmas weekend.

My husband and I look forward to Ren Fest every year! Its family friendly (though some of the shows come with a warning) and the food is delicious WAY more affordable than any amusement parks Ive been to. Costumes of every kind are prominently represented, but lots of people dont dress up so theres no expectations either way. We dont celebrate Halloween so this is a really fun costume outlet for us. I strongly recommend the jousting (the final joust is the best), turkey legs, jugglers and acrobats, and our very favorite thing is the falconry exhibition! Ive seen it 5 times now and I still cant wait to see it again! This is an excellent experience for anyone within driving distance of Huntersville!!

Great fun! Our crew of various ages all had an awesome time. Need to dress up next time!