New Hampshire Renaissance Faire
- Dates
- Expected May 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- 80 Martin Rd., Fremont, NH 03044 (open field / fairgrounds site)
- Price
- $20 to $25
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
New Hampshire Renaissance Faire comes to Fremont, NH, Expected May 2027, with Erika the Harpist, Foxy Bard and Twig, Gibbon The Troubadour, plus 7 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire is a family-friendly charity faire held across the second and third weekends of May at an open field site on Martin Road in Fremont, NH. Produced by the non-profit Three Maples Renaissance Corporation, it exists largely to raise money for local causes, with proceeds going to charities including the New Hampshire Food Bank and Meals on Wheels of Rockingham County. Billed as educational, visual, theatrical and fantastical, it mixes historical knights with fantasy fairies and leans on mostly local artisan merchants. It is a notably dry faire, with no alcohol permitted on the grounds. Programming spans roughly six stages with musical acts, storytellers, comedy, a royal-court plot, live-steel combat reenactment and children's activities, and gate admission runs about $20-$25 with kids five and under free
What people love
Regulars describe the NH Ren Faire as a small, welcoming, well-run event with a warm small-town communal vibe, and many return year after year, several saying they prefer it to the larger, pricier King Richard's Faire. Common criticisms are that it is small (often called worth only one day rather than two), that parking and food/entry lines can be frustrating, that prices for food and costume goods feel high, and that the open-field setting is basic and not especially accessible for those with mobility issues
Last time around (2026)
Recent-edition accounts describe a fun, welcoming family day out with lots of vendors and food options, tempered by heavy lines (entry, food and drink) and a plain open-field layout; several attendees loved the armored-combat show while noting the faire is small and best treated as a single-day visit
On the lanes & stages
Set in the Medieval, Renaissance periods. Event style: faire.
Lineup
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Costumes are welcome but not required. Attendees report that many people dress up while plenty wear street clothes, and vendors encourage guests to 'dress how you want', first-timers will not feel out of place either way
Costume rules
Patrons must wear shirts and shoes at all times, and clothing depicting rude, vulgar or offensive language or images is not permitted; the faire reserves the right to refuse attire it considers inappropriate. It is a general dress-up event welcoming period and fantasy costumes
Weapons policy
All weapons must be blunt, sheathed, and peace-tied for the entire duration of the faire and are checked by security at the main gate; no real firearms, and any replicas must be checked and peace-tied. No fighting, real or practice, unless part of a choreographed NHRF act
Joining in
An interactive family faire with a royal-court plot, Tea With The Queen for young visitors, a charity auction, and audience-involving shows across roughly six stages. Some performers work 'for hat' (tips)
Getting there
How do I get to New Hampshire Renaissance Faire?
By car
Most people drive to New Hampshire Renaissance Faire. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
80 Martin Rd., Fremont, NH 03044 (open field / fairgrounds site)
Camping & Accommodation
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