Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace
About this event
The Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace is a craft fair in Huntersville, North Carolina. The 2026 event takes place Oct 10–11, 2026. It holds a 4.6-star rating from 5,416 Google reviews. Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace will be held on October 10-11, 2026. Time Travel to the 16th Century at the wooded Village of Fairhaven. It will feature non-stop entertainment, games and rides, valiant jousting knights on horseback, majestic falconry, mermaids and fairies, peasant-powered rides, costumed villagers, games of skill, friendly dragons, feasting, and much more. Enjoy live performances on sixteen stages including continuous live comedy, music, dance, vaudeville, and circus entertainments. The open-air artisan marketplace will host over 140 vendors displaying their finest wares ranging from fine art and crafts to jewelry and home goods. Also watch skilled artisan demos like blowing glass, smithing iron, and cobbling shoes. This festival will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, from October 3 through November 22, 2026. Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm both days
Location & directions
16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 896-5555
Frequently asked questions
When is Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace 2026?
Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace takes place Oct 10–11, 2026 in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Where is Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace held?
Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace is held in Huntersville, North Carolina, at 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC 28078.
What is Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace?
Time Travel to the 16th Century at the wooded Village of Fairhaven.
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