Village of Fairhaven, 12601 E. US Highway 60
The Village of Fairhaven in Gold Canyon, seven miles east of Apache Junction on US Highway 60, hosts the Arizona Renaissance Festival outdoors across a 16-stage theatre, a 50-acre circus area, an open-air Artisan Market and a jousting ground. The festival runs for 9 weekends a year, from 10am to 6pm, with free parking courtesy of Bashas' and Food City stores. Food stalls serve turkey legs and other festival fare, and the pubs pour meads, wines and beers.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Entirely outdoors, across the Village of Fairhaven
- Official site
- arizona.renfestinfo.com
- Next festival here
- Arizona Renaissance Festival, Feb 6 to Apr 4, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- The festival only runs for 9 weekends a year, so check the calendar before you plan your trip.
- Parking is free, courtesy of Bashas' and Food City stores, including for buses.
- Everything is outdoors, across 16 stages and a 50-acre circus area.
- Food stalls serve turkey legs, pizza and bread bowls, with sodas, iced tea and bottled water too.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Free parking at Bashas' and Food City · 9 weekends, 10am to 6pm · 16 performance stages outdoors.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a big outdoor Renaissance festival with 16 stages and a jousting ground.
- You'd like free parking without needing to plan ahead.
Think twice if
- You were hoping to visit outside the 9 weekends the festival runs each season.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Arizona Renaissance FestivalThe festival is held in the Village of Fairhaven in Gold Canyon, seven miles east of Apache Junction on US Highway 60, in the East Valley.
Festival-specific · Arizona Renaissance FestivalThe festival runs for 9 weekends a year, with hours from 10am until 6pm.
Festival-specific · Arizona Renaissance FestivalParking is free, courtesy of Bashas' and Food City stores, including parking for buses and motor coaches.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Village of Fairhaven. The venue's own pages are the place to check: arizona.renfestinfo.com.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Village of Fairhaven. The venue's own pages are the place to check: arizona.renfestinfo.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Arizona Renaissance FestivalFood vendors serve festival fare such as turkey legs, pizza, sausage, soup-filled bread bowls and desserts, plus sodas, iced tea, lemonade and bottled water.
Festival-specific · Arizona Renaissance FestivalThe pubs pour non-alcoholic beer, imported and domestic beers, meads and a variety of wines and cocktails.
Quick answers
Where is the Arizona Renaissance Festival held?
In the Village of Fairhaven in Gold Canyon, seven miles east of Apache Junction on US Highway 60.
What are the festival hours?
10am until 6pm, across 9 weekends each season.
Is parking free at the Arizona Renaissance Festival?
Yes. Parking is free, courtesy of Bashas' and Food City stores, including for buses and motor coaches.
Is the festival indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors. The site has 16 performance stages, a 50-acre circus area, an open-air Artisan Market and a jousting ground.
What food is available at the festival?
Festival fare such as turkey legs, pizza, sausage and soup-filled bread bowls, plus sodas, iced tea, lemonade and bottled water.
Is alcohol served at the Arizona Renaissance Festival?
Yes. The pubs serve non-alcoholic beer, imported and domestic beers, meads, wines and cocktails.