6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road
This is the home of Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn, Georgia, with 15 stages across themed areas such as Olde Towne, King's and Market Square, each with its own food court. General guest parking is free, though it is outdoors on natural surfaces that can vary with conditions, and overnight parking is not permitted. Gate and parking times shift by event, from the spring Festival through Fall Fling to the evening GARF After Dark.
Before you go
- Address
- 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road
- Capacity
- 15 stages of entertainment across the grounds
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: grounds and parking are both outside, on natural surfaces
- Official site
- garenfest.com
- Next festival here
- Georgia Renaissance Festival, Oct 31 to Dec 5, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking is outdoors on mostly natural surfaces, so conditions can vary with weather.
- Overnight guest parking is not permitted.
- Parking generally opens about 90 minutes before gates, and both times shift depending on which event you're attending.
- Costume weapons and props are covered by a weapons and prohibited items policy enforced at the gate.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Free parking, outdoors on natural ground · No overnight parking · 15 stages across themed areas.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a big Renaissance fair with 15 stages and several themed food courts.
- You're coming for one of the seasonal events, from the spring Festival to the evening GARF After Dark.
Think twice if
- You need a paved parking lot: the lots here are outdoors on mostly natural surfaces.
- You were hoping to leave your car there overnight; that isn't permitted.
Getting there and parking
The main guest entrance is at 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road in Fairburn; onsite signs and parking staff direct guests from there to the right lot. Bus and charter parking is available through the same main guest entrance.
General guest parking is free, on outdoor lots that are mostly natural surfaces and can vary with weather. Overnight guest parking is not permitted, and VIP parking can be purchased in advance as an add-on that does not include festival admission.
Parking and gate times vary by event. For the spring Festival, parking opens about 8:30am and gates open at 10am, running to 7pm. For Fall Fling, parking opens about 11:30am and gates open at 1pm, running to 9pm. For GARF After Dark, parking opens about 5:30pm and gates open at 7pm, running to midnight.
Accessibility
Accessible parking is available through the main guest entrance for guests who display a valid accessible parking placard or license plate, with ADA parking signage and staff on hand.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (garenfest.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road. The venue's own pages are the place to check: garenfest.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Food is available at several themed food courts spread across the grounds, including Olde Towne, King's and Market Square, plus a few standalone eateries.
Costume weapons and props are covered by the festival's weapons and prohibited items policy, which is enforced at the gate.
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Georgia Renaissance Festival
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Quick answers
Is parking free at the Georgia Renaissance Festival grounds?
Yes. General guest parking is free, though it's outdoors on mostly natural surfaces that can vary with weather.
Can I leave my car overnight?
No. Overnight guest parking is not permitted.
How early does parking open?
Parking generally opens about 90 minutes before gates, though the exact time shifts depending on the event.
Is there accessible parking?
Yes. Accessible parking is available through the main guest entrance for guests with a valid placard or plate, with ADA signage and staff on hand.
How many stages are there?
The spring Festival season features 15 stages of entertainment across the grounds.
Where can I get food on the grounds?
Several themed food courts are spread across the grounds, including Olde Towne, King's and Market Square, plus a few standalone eateries.
Are costume weapons allowed?
Costume weapons and props are covered by a weapons and prohibited items policy that's checked at the gate.
A little history
Georgia Renaissance Festival runs its full calendar at this site: a spring Renaissance Festival with jousting and 15 stages, a Fall Fling season across six themed weekends, evening GARF After Dark events, and further themed days such as Harvest of the Old Gods, Tournament of Champions, Royal Market Days and Yuletide Revel.