Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

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Arts & CultureManheim
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
CrowdMediumAbout 250,000 people
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFew American Renaissance fairs run as long
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Manheim

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire runs for thirteen weekends from early August through late October on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery in Manheim, Pennsylvania. What began in 1980 as a two-day jousting event in the winery's parking lot has grown into a recreated sixteenth-century English Tudor village spread across roughly thirty-five acres, with a dozen stages, Shakespearean performances, and hundreds of costumed characters.

Its village setting, themed weekends, and long season make it a core PA arts row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few American Renaissance fairs run as long each year: thirteen consecutive weekends from summer into autumn gives the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire one of the longest seasons in the country, allowing it to build an unusually elaborate permanent Tudor-village set rather than a temporary fairground

02

The mystery stays covered

Its own working brewery, Swashbuckler Brewing Company, founded on the estate grounds in 2000, pours beer at a dedicated Swashbuckler Brew Pub, an amenity most touring or seasonal fairs cannot support

03

The city starts moving

With around ninety shows running daily across a dozen stages and twenty-three themed food and drink kitchens, the density of simultaneous entertainment rivals the country's largest fairs, and the faire's music and storytelling programming has drawn recognition from state conservation authorities and regional performance venues

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Long-running traditions include daily jousting tournaments

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the resident Swashbuckler Brewing Company's on-site beer production

The sacred route

Living ritual

twenty-three themed Royal Kitchens serving festival food

The local code

Living ritual

and a run that stretches across thirteen consecutive weekends each year

Tradition 5

Living ritual

longer than most American Renaissance fairs

Tradition 6

Living ritual

culminating in Halloween-themed programming during the final October weekends

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Driving is typical.

What to wear

Costume is common and welcomed, corsets, doublets, cloaks, and full period garb are a regular sight, though plain clothing is equally acceptable; because the faire runs from August heat into...

Safety

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

Manheim

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.16 N, 76.39 WOpen in Google Maps

Manheim, PA

TransportDriving is typical.
Stay areaManheim

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Manheim via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Manheim, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCostume is common and welcomed, corsets, doublets, cloaks, and full period garb are a regular sight, though plain clothing is equally acceptable; because the faire runs from August heat into October chill across thirteen weekends, dress varies by visit date, with lighter costume layers for early weekends and warmer garb or coats for the late-October closing weekends.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire?

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire take place?

The festival is listed in Manheim, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Manheim, PA

How big is it?

Medium: 250000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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