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April-JuneFairburn, GeorgiaFamily Friendly

Georgia Renaissance Festival

$25-30 adults

Georgia Renaissance Festival festival grounds

About Georgia Renaissance Festival

The Georgia Renaissance Festival recreates a 16th-century English village on 32 acres in Fairburn, just south of Atlanta. The festival features full-contact jousting, over 150 artisan craft shops, 10 stages of continuous entertainment, and themed weekends spanning eight weeks each spring. The wooded Georgia setting provides shade and ambiance for over 200,000 annual visitors.

“According to TroveRadar, Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Georgia is one of Georgia's premier Renaissance Festival destinations, offering 8+ activities and 7+ types of artisan vendors during its April-June season.”

Activities

  • ●Jousting
  • ●Comedy
  • ●Live music
  • ●Axe throwing
  • ●Archery
  • ●Falconry
  • ●Human chess
  • ●Storytelling

Vendors & Artisans

  • ●Handcrafted leather
  • ●Jewelry
  • ●Blown glass
  • ●Pottery
  • ●Woodworking
  • ●Metalwork
  • ●Period costumes
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Treasure Hunting
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Mushroom Foraging
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Bone Carving
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Metalwork

Quick Info

Dates: April-June
Admission: $25-30 adults
Camping: Not available
Family Friendly: Yes
Website: https://www.garenfest.com
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When does Georgia Renaissance Festival take place?
Georgia Renaissance Festival runs during April-June in Fairburn, Georgia. Check the official website at https://www.garenfest.com for exact dates, as the festival schedule may shift slightly year to year.
How much does admission cost at Georgia Renaissance Festival?
Admission to Georgia Renaissance Festival is $25-30 adults. Children, seniors, and military personnel may qualify for discounted rates. Season passes and group rates are often available for frequent visitors.
Is Georgia Renaissance Festival family-friendly?
Yes, Georgia Renaissance Festival is a family-friendly event with activities suitable for all ages, including children's games, craft demonstrations, and educational performances. The festival also offers jousting, live music, and artisan shopping.
Is there treasure hunting at Georgia Renaissance Festival?
While Georgia Renaissance Festival does not offer dedicated treasure hunting activities, the Fairburn, Georgia area features excellent public lands for metal detecting, mushroom foraging, and fossil hunting. Use TroveRadar to plan side trips during your festival visit.
What activities are available at Georgia Renaissance Festival?
Georgia Renaissance Festival offers a wide range of activities including Jousting, Comedy, Live music, Axe throwing, Archery, Falconry, Human chess, Storytelling. The festival also features 7+ types of artisan vendors selling Handcrafted leather, Jewelry, Blown glass, Pottery, Woodworking, and more.