Vermont Renaissance Faire
- Dates
- Expected June
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Vermont Renaissance Faire comes to Essex Junction, VT, Expected June, with Adrian Paul (The Sword Experience), Equus Nobilis and Prydein. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Vermont Renaissance Faire is a family-friendly, one-weekend outdoor faire held every June at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, produced by Vermont Gatherings (Wolfgaard Productions), which also runs an indoor Winter Renaissance Faire each February. The 2026 edition marks its 10th anniversary on June 27-28 and gathers over 150 medieval-inspired artisans, Vermont mead and cider makers, and local chefs, alongside musicians, dancers, acrobats, aerialists, armored combat, encampments and jousting. Themed around Vikings, fairies, knights, jesters, pirates and even a unicorn, the 2026 Faire also brings special guest Adrian Paul of Highlander for Sword Experience combat classes. Parking is free, kids under 6 are free, and the Faire is one leg of a New England Triple Crown Challenge with the New Hampshire and Maine faires.
What people love
Casual reviewers rate the Faire highly and praise the atmosphere, the entertaining actors and how good it is with kids, with vendors and sponsors describing it as well organized and run by genuine people. Seasoned faire-hoppers temper that, describing it as a smaller Faire catered more toward locals, though they still credit a joust that is quite good for its size. The sibling indoor Winter Renaissance Faire is a beloved way to break up the long Vermont winter.
Last time around
The most recent editions drew warm reviews for atmosphere, performers and family friendliness, with an aggregate rating around 4.5-4.8 across platforms; a faire-focused reviewer ranked it lower as a smaller, locally focused Faire while still praising the joust.
See it before you go
On the lanes & stages
Set in the Medieval, Renaissance, Viking-Age periods. Event style: faire.
Lineup
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Costumes are welcome but not required, so guests will not feel out of place in everyday clothing; many attendees dress up in medieval, fantasy, Viking, fairy or pirate garb by choice
Costume rules
Costumes are welcome but not required. Attendees are invited to come in garb; the FAQ asks guests to keep the atmosphere family-oriented and limit bawdiness. A published weapons policy applies
Weapons policy
The Faire publishes a Weapons Policy; no fighting (real or practice) is permitted unless part of a demo or choreographed act
Joining in
A family-friendly weekend of magic, merriment and medieval adventure with over 150 artisans and crafters, Vermont mead and cider makers, and nonstop entertainment including musicians, dancers, acrobats, aerialists, armored combat, historical demonstrations, encampments and jousting. The 2026 edition features special guest Adrian Paul (Duncan MacLeod from the Highlander series) with his Sword Experience stage-combat classes. The Faire is part of the Triple Crown Challenge with the New Hampshire and Maine Renaissance Faires
Getting there
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Where
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Venue
Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Camping & Accommodation
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Pricing
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