Robin Hood's Medieval Faire
- 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's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 16 May to 21 June 2026 in Harwinton, CT. 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 (2026)
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
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
Getting there
How do I get to Robin Hood's Medieval Faire?
By car
Most people drive to Robin Hood's Medieval 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
Map shows the centre of Harwinton. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Harwinton Fair Ground, 150 Locust Road
Camping & Accommodation
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