Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Festival

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Cultural & TraditionalShow Low
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsCombat using real weapons wielded by fully
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Festival in Show Low

Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Faire grew from a 2007 two-day store promotion in Show Low, Arizona into an annual event now marking its 19th year, held July 10 through 12, 2026. Set in the fictional Wyvernton Shire, the faire features fully armored knights fighting with real weapons, artisan demonstrations, and music, while serving as the top fundraiser for the Mountain of Hope Foundation.

What started in 2007 as a two-day promotional event for a single local business in Show Low, Arizona turned into something organizers hadn't planned for, when vendors, cast members, and attendees asked them to keep doing it year after year.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Combat using real weapons wielded by fully armored knights, rather than lightweight choreographed props, is the detail organizers point to as central to Medieval Mayhem's identity among Arizona's renaissance festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

The faire's fictional setting, Wyvernton Shire, styled after the Scottish Highlands, gives cast members and attendees a shared framework for roughly a thousand years of compressed historical costuming and character work

03

The city starts moving

Beyond entertainment, the event functions as the largest and longest-running annual fundraiser for the Mountain of Hope Foundation, which assists Arizona military members and first responders disabled in the line of duty, tying the faire's continued operation directly to that charitable mission across all nineteen of its annual editions

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Armored combat using real weapons has remained Medieval Mayhem's signature tradition since organizers decided to continue the faire beyond its original 2007 two-day run

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Functioning as the primary annual fundraiser for the Mountain of Hope Foundation has likewise held constant across all nineteen editions

The sacred route

Living ritual

tying the faire's entertainment directly to support for disabled Arizona veterans and first responders

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Many attendees wear renaissance or medieval-style costumes, though casual clothing works fine for spectators who prefer not to dress up. Comfortable outdoor footwear suits the festival...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.25 N, 110.03 WOpen in Google Maps

Show Low, United States

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Show Low via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Show Low, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearMany attendees wear renaissance or medieval-style costumes, though casual clothing works fine for spectators who prefer not to dress up. Comfortable outdoor footwear suits the festival grounds, and a light layer helps for Show Low's cooler high-elevation mornings and evenings even in July.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 Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Festival?

Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Festival is listed for Past edition: 10–12 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Show Low, 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?

3 days 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?

Show Low, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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Official URLazmayhem.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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