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Harwinton, CT

Robin Hood's Medieval Faire

ExpectedExpected May 2027
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Dates
Expected May 2027
Status
Expected
Venue
Harwinton Fair Ground, 150 Locust Road
Price
$15
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Aug 31, 2026

Robin Hood's Medieval Faire comes to Harwinton, CT, Expected May 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.

The experience

What's special

Robin Hood's Medieval Faire is a fantasy-based medieval faire with a Robin Hood and Nottingham theme, held on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-May through June at the Harwinton Fair Ground in Harwinton, Connecticut. In its 17th year in 2026 it expanded with an added weekend and a larger footprint, and admission (a modest $15 for adults, kids six and under free) covers a Medieval Marketplace of 80-plus vendors, up to ten stages of performances, full-contact jousting, armored knights, live birds of prey, a knight encampment, circus-style acts, and games of skill from archery to axe throwing. Rotating themed weekends, pet-friendly grounds, free parking run by local non-profits, and 18+ After Hours events round out a day out billed for history buffs, cosplayers, and families alike. It is the sister show to the Connecticut Renaissance Faire.

What people love

Attendees describe a small but fun and welcoming faire with a good atmosphere, friendly people, and strong value at $15 admission, singling out the joust, the field with good seating, and food with plenty of options. Several who compared it with other New England faires call it worth the drive and one of their favorites, praising the shows and unique activities. The main caveats are that it is on the smaller side and one visitor noted there were no live bands.

Last time around

The 17th annual faire opened May 16 and ran weekends through June 21, 2026, this season bigger than ever with an added weekend and an expanded footprint featuring full-contact jousts, circus-style acts, and an ever-growing marketplace.

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Costumes & what to wear

Do I need a costume?

Costumes are encouraged but not required, and because the faire is fantasy-based any genre of costume is welcome; plenty of guests come in ordinary clothes, and there is a Royal Adult Costume Contest for those who want to dress up. Family-friendly costuming is the only guideline

Costume rules

Costumes are encouraged but not required, and are welcome for all ages; as a fantasy-based event, costuming does not have to be strictly Renaissance or Medieval. Everyone on site must wear shoes. Any bladed weapons must be peace-tied, weapons that cannot be easily peace-tied are approved by Gate Security case by case, and replica weapons resembling modern firearms are not permitted

Weapons policy

Any bladed weapons must be peace-tied; weapons that are not easily peace-tied are subject to approval by Gate Security on a case-by-case basis, and replica weapons that resemble modern firearms are not permitted

Joining in

Admission to the recreation of Nottingham includes a Medieval Marketplace of 80-plus vendors, performances on up to ten stages, full-contact jousting tournaments, live birds of prey, a knight encampment, and games of skill such as archery, axe and dagger throwing, Smite the Knight, and Jacob's Ladder. Themed weekends rotate shows and merchants, and some After Hours events (18+) are included with same-day admission

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Where

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Venue

Harwinton Fair Ground, 150 Locust Road

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Pricing

Most recent pricing
$15 per person plus fees
General $15 (ages 16+)Youth $10 (ages 7-15, must be accompanied by an 18+ adult)Child free (ages 6 and under)Pet $5 (dogs welcome with proof of rabies vaccination; service dogs free)Parking freeGeneral Season Pass $49 (ages 16+); Youth Season Pass $32 (ages 7-15); Pet Season Pass $18
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