Seventeen performance areas, three full-contact jousts, whip-cracking stunt shows and oversized turkey legs, all tucked into a wooded Tuxedo hillside. The closing stretch is Harvest Weekend, when shops get fall dressing, seasonal drinks come out and a Harvest Ball with guest performers ends the season. If you've been meaning to go all summer, this is the last chance until next August.
What to expect
You enter a walkable village of lanes lined with craft stalls, pubs and stages, where performers stay in character and parades pass without warning. The day moves between scheduled jousts and stage shows and pay-to-play games like axe throwing and archery, with the Harvest Ball in the evening to close the final weekend.
Good to know
- No car needed: Short Line/Coach USA runs round-trip buses from Port Authority Bus Terminal straight to the Faire's front gate, roughly an hour to 90 minutes eac
- Most food stands are cash-only; ATMs are spread around the grounds.
- Costumes are encouraged, but blades must be sheathed and peace-tied and replica firearms are not allowed.
- Outside food is not permitted beyond one sealed or empty reusable water bottle per person.
- Pets are not allowed; only ADA service dogs are admitted.
- It runs rain or shine, and most main paths are paved, with quiet zones for sensory breaks.
Common questions
Can I get to the Renaissance Faire without a car?
Yes. Short Line/Coach USA runs round-trip buses from Port Authority Bus Terminal to the Faire's front gate on every Faire day, sold either as bus-only or as a package with admission.
What is special about the final weekend?
It is Harvest Weekend: shops are decorated for fall, seasonal beverages are served, and a Harvest Ball with special guest performers closes the season in the early evening.