Rickard Manor / Great Lakes Medieval Faire & Marketplace
Rickard Manor is the permanent wooded home of the Great Lakes Medieval Faire at 3033 State Route 534 near Rock Creek, Ohio, a shaded 13th-century family theme park styled as the fictional shire of Avaloch. The 2026 faire runs Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 to August 23, with gates open 11am to 7pm, and parking on site is $5 per vehicle. The gravel entrance is bumpy, though the paths inside the forest area are easier to get around, and wheelchairs and strollers are both catered for.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: shaded, wooded theme-park site
- Official site
- medievalfaire.com
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking is $5 per vehicle; cars with handicap tags park near the gate.
- The gravel entrance is bumpy; paths in the forest area are easier.
- It is a rural highway site reached by car.
- The 2026 faire runs Saturdays and Sundays only, gates 11am to 7pm.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- you want a shaded, wooded site on a hot day
- you are bringing children or a stroller
- you like a themed village with artisans, rides and live shows
Think twice if
- you need public transport; it is a rural highway site reached by car
- a bumpy gravel entrance is a problem for you
- you want a weekday visit; the faire runs Saturdays and Sundays
Getting there and parking
Rickard Manor is at 3033 State Route 534 near Rock Creek, a rural site reached from the highway by car. The faire's interactive map and detailed driving directions are on its website. On-site parking is $5 per vehicle, with special parking near the gate for cars displaying handicap tags.
Festival-specific · Great Lakes Medieval FaireIn 2026 the faire runs on Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 to August 23. Gates are open from 11am to 7pm, with opening ceremonies at 10:45am and a finale at 6:15pm.
Accessibility
The faire is wheelchair and stroller accessible, with wheelchair-accessible wash facilities and handicap parking near the gate. The gravel entrance is bumpy, while the paths inside the forest area are easier to navigate. Surfaces, slopes, crowds and temporary show layouts change from day to day, so ask the faire about the specific day you are coming.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (medievalfaire.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Rickard Manor. The venue's own pages are the place to check: medievalfaire.com.
Quick answers
How much is parking at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire?
$5 per vehicle, on site. Cars displaying handicap tags get special parking near the gate.
When is the Great Lakes Medieval Faire open in 2026?
Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 to August 23. Gates open at 11am and close at 7pm, with opening ceremonies at 10:45am and a finale at 6:15pm.
Is Rickard Manor wheelchair accessible?
Yes, with care. The faire is wheelchair and stroller accessible with accessible wash facilities and handicap parking near the gate, but the gravel entrance is bumpy. Paths in the forest area are easier.
Can I camp at Rickard Manor?
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Rickard Manor. The venue's own pages at medievalfaire.com are the place to check. Nearby overnight options such as the Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA are separate from the faire property.
How do I get to Rickard Manor?
By car. It is a rural highway-access site, and the faire publishes driving directions and an interactive map on its website.
Is the faire shaded?
Yes. The site is a shaded, wooded 13th-century family theme park.
Is the Great Lakes Medieval Faire suitable for children?
Yes. It is a family theme park with artisans, rides and live entertainment, and strollers are catered for.
A little history
Rickard Manor's identity is bound up with the Great Lakes Medieval Faire. The faire presents the site as the shire of Avaloch, a 13th-century themed village with artisans, rides and live entertainment, and the property is also used for weddings and special events.