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2 Festivals in State

New Jersey Renaissance Festivals

New Jersey is home to 2 Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Faires, offering jousting, artisan crafts, period entertainment, and connections to the state's rich outdoor exploration opportunities including mushroom foraging, fossil hunting, and metal detecting.

New Jersey Renaissance Faire

Bordentown, New Jersey · May-June · $20-28 adults

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire in Bordentown recreates Tudor England in the Garden State with jousting, artisan merchants, live entertainment, and period food and drink. The spring timing provides i...

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Jersey Shore Pirate Faire

Point Pleasant, New Jersey · September · $12-20 adults

The Jersey Shore Pirate Faire in Point Pleasant combines maritime pirate traditions with renaissance faire entertainment along the Jersey Shore. Period crafts, sea shanties, treasure hunts, and pirate...

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How many Renaissance Festivals are in New Jersey?
New Jersey hosts 2 Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Faires throughout the year. The most popular include New Jersey Renaissance Faire, Jersey Shore Pirate Faire.
When is the best time to attend a Renaissance Festival in New Jersey?
Renaissance Festivals in New Jersey typically run during May-June, September. Check individual festival dates as they vary year to year. Early in the season tends to have smaller crowds.
Are there treasure hunting activities at New Jersey Renaissance Festivals?
While no New Jersey festivals currently list dedicated treasure hunting activities, many festival sites are located near excellent public lands for metal detecting, mushroom foraging, and fossil hunting. Use TroveRadar to find nearby exploration sites.
What is the average admission price for New Jersey Renaissance Festivals?
Admission prices for Renaissance Festivals in New Jersey typically range from $20-28 adults to $12-20 adults. Many festivals offer discounts for children, seniors, and military. Some festivals offer season passes for frequent visitors.