Massachusetts Renaissance Faire
July 27 & 28
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August 3 & 4
Step from the Midsummer Berkshires into a Magical Realm of the Past at Cummington Fairgrounds!
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Enter the realm between worlds
Lords, Ladies, Fae of all Houses, and Citizens of the Realm! Welcome to the 2019 Massachusetts Renaissance Faire at the Cummington Fairgrounds at 96 Fairgrounds Road in Cummington, Massachusetts!
Choose your adventure.
Create Memories
See the wonder in your child’s eye as they test their strength against a real knight, laugh with a vegetarian zombie, or dance under a May Pole. These are the moments they will always remember.
Become someone else
Whether ye be a fiersome knight, a flighty fairy or a scurvy pirate, we welcome all. Show off your best costume, or buy new pieces from our many talented vendors.
Immerse yourself in history
Visit an encampment from the end of the Hundred Years War. Watch a blacksmith turn iron into nails. Cheer for armored knights as they wail on each other with swords.
Entertainment
Cheer for your favorite knight, gasp as ladies dance with fire, laugh with our quirky characters, be amazed by magic. It’s all here, for two weeks in the Berkshires.
The Market of the Moons
Once a year, when the moonlight shines in just such a way, the veil between worlds is lifted and fairy merchants bargain with mortals.
Shop mystical vendors, discover handmade goods, and meet local artisans.
Activities & Games
We have fun games for the whole family! Try your hand shooting an ancient missile weapon with sponge ammo, practicing your fencing skills with foam swords, or watch a real blacksmith bend metal into useful objects.
Featured Performers
When it comes to entertainment, we have something for everybody. Whether you love watching knights clash in a grand joust, seeing fire breathers dance with flames or listen to the sweet melodies of Renaissance music, you can find it all here!
July 27 & 28
Ravenbane’s Firecraft
The Rouges and Wenches of Ravenbane’s FireCraft will be storming the stage with their dazzling fire shows! Young and old alike are amazed by their dangerous yet beautiful performances as they manipulate fire in ways you never thought possible. From whip cracking to fire eating to fire-breathing – Ravenbane’s FireCraft does it all!
July 27 & 28 and Aug. 3 & 4
Shelli Buttons
Prepare to be amazed by Shelli Buttons as she performs aerial silk, acrobatics, machete juggling, and her unique bottle walking act. Watch her perform captivating feats of skill and balance with a whimsical flair that is cute as a button.
July 27 & 28 and Aug. 3 & 4
Stormy Knights
Stormy Knights are comprised of men and women, performers, Jousters, stage combatants and full contact fighters with a sense of adventure. Incorporating Knights from all over the country, they travel to wherever they are needed. Based in South Florida, they will be bringing the Knightly Arts to life in the Berkshires.
Tickets & Registration
Skip the lines at the gate and save money by purchasing your tickets in advance!
This year we recommend printing out your tickets to avoid cell reception-related problems at the gate.
1-day Adult pass
($17 Senior/Military with ID)- Admittance to any one day
- Parking included
1-day Child Pass
- Ages 6-15
- 5 and under are free
- Must be with an adult
2-Day Adult Pass
(Not available at the gate)- Admittance to any two days
- or two adults for any one day.
- Parking included
Become a sponsor
Festival Dates
August 3rd & 4th, 2024
Festival Times
Saturday :
10am-7pm is Family Friendly Faire Fun!
7pm- 10pm is our 18+ Market After Dark
Sunday :
10am-5pm is Family Friendly Faire Fun and Pet Day!
Directions
97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, MA