Oklahoma Renaissance Festival
- Dates
- Expected April 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 25 April to 31 May 2026 in Muskogee, OK. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Oklahoma Renaissance Festival is a large spring renaissance faire staged at the Castle of Muskogee, a permanent castle attraction in eastern Oklahoma an easy drive from Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Northwest Arkansas. Reaching its 31st annual edition in 2026, it runs Saturdays and Sundays plus Memorial Day from late April through the end of May, with a different theme each weekend, opening in the fae Land of Avalon, then a French court, a Spanish Armada and pirates weekend, a Scottish and Celtic weekend, a German-court weekend closing with a Memorial Day parade, and a Spice Roads finale. Across many stages it packs in jousting, jugglers, birds-of-prey demonstrations, human chess, magicians, musicians and dancers, an enchanted forest with fairies and a mermaid, artisan shopping and a full slate of ticketed daytime and evening events from Royal Tastings to a Masque Ball
What people love
Regulars describe it as a beloved annual tradition and one of the best renaissance faires in the region, singling out the sheer volume of shows, music, roaming characters and craftsmanship as what makes it worth the trip, many go every year, some over multiple weekends, and it is repeatedly recommended even to those who do not usually go for medieval or roleplay themes. The enchanted forest, birds-of-prey show and children's quests draw particular praise from families. Common caveats: food is theme-park priced and hit-or-miss with famously long lines (a big meal beforehand is standard advice), on-site ATMs are unreliable so cash matters, the grounds turn muddy in rain, and it is hot with only patchy shade, so sunscreen and close-toed shoes are recommended
Last time around (2026)
The 31st Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival ran Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day from April 25 through May 31, 2026, 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at the Castle of Muskogee, each weekend built around its own theme from the Land of Avalon opening through a Spice Roads closing weekend, with a Memorial Day parade on the Monday
See the grounds
On the lanes & stages
Set in the Renaissance period. Event style: faire.
Lineup
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Costumes are welcomed but never required, plenty of visitors come in ordinary clothes and are not judged for it, while others go all-out in garb. Garb can be rented at the front entrance for those who want to dress up for the day, and regulars say being in costume changes how cast and crowd interact with you. Close-toed shoes are recommended for the dust and mud
Costume rules
Guests are welcomed to costume, but because this is a family-friendly event attire must be appropriate for all ages
Joining in
Beyond the stage shows, visitors interact with roaming cast and characters, can be knighted through a children's quest, sip at the Queen's Tea or the King's Smoker, join a Pub Crawl, and take part in evening ticketed events such as a Masque Ball, a Pirate King feast and a Ceilidh
Getting there
How do I get to Oklahoma Renaissance Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Oklahoma Renaissance Festival. 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.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost General parking free; VIP (close-up) parking $10, cash only. Overflow parking is at a designated NSU-campus lot at 2400 W Shawnee St, with a complimentary continuous shuttle to the grounds. On Saturdays the main lot commonly fills by about noon and stays full until mid-afternoon
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Where
Map shows the centre of Muskogee. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd
Accessibility & comfort
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