INFORMATION AND FAQS

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This page contains information and fast facts concerning the annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire held each fall in Hebron, Connecticut.

General Contact : General inquiries about the Faire should be directed to Faire Owner & General Manager, Brian Harvard, at (860)478.5954.
WHAT IS THE FAIRE ALL ABOUT?

The Connecticut Renaissance Faire isn't the same old agricultural faire you grew up with as a kid. It is a mythical journey into the romantic age of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table. Visitors to the realm will meet hundreds of highly interactive characters who have trained for many months or even years to bring the role they are playing to life. Where else can YOU get knighted by a King or one of his knights for proving your skills at arms or wit?

With over 40 hours of live entertainment daily, a Kids Courtyard filled with free kids games and hundreds of interactive characters - there is always something to see and do at our festival.

If that isn't enough spend the day shopping at over a hundred unique artisan and craft shops from around the United States. Or if you are feeling adventurous sample a delectable assortment of exotic foods from the past including turkey legs, bread bowl stews, Scottish eggs and tasty treats for all diets.

Our faire is the event you'll be looking forward to and talking about all year long. See for yourself why visitors have made us their family tradition and we'll welcome you home. Don't take our word for it. Click here see what visitors to our performance have to say.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & RULES OF THE REALM

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Hours of Operation:
Four straight weekends and Columbus Day - Sep.27-Oct.19 - 10am - 6pm

THE SITE

FOOD

GENERAL

THE SITE

Where is the Connecticut Renaissance Faire?
Our annual festival runs at 347 Gilead Street (Route 85) on the Hebron CT Lions fairgrounds. You can get directions to the site [here] or download our [Directions PDF] with discount coupon and information.

How long should I plan to visit?
With so much to see and do at our Faire the average visit is 5 to 8 hours. Many of our visitors choose to return a second, third or fourth day to enjoy more of the atmosphere and see things they didn't have time to see previously.

If I leave the festival can I get back in?
As long as you have your hand stamped by our gate attendants you may re-enter the faire on that day.

Do you host weddings at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire?
Every girl dreams of a fairytale wedding with her prince charming so why not have it with a fairytale setting? The Connecticut Renaissance Faire offers a variety of affordable wedding packages to make your special day one you'll remember for a lifetime. Click here for more information.

Do you host birthday parties at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire?
Be a hero in the eyes of your child by holding their next birthday party at our annual performance. Information about CTRF Birthday Parties can be found by clicking here.

What is your weapon policy?
All costume weapons must be peace-tied at the gate. Weapons that cannot be peace-tied are not permitted on site. Absolutely no firearms .

Are you open in inclement weather?
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is open rain or shine. We have only closed once in all our years of operation due to dangerous flooding of the site in 2005.

FOOD

What kind of foods do you have?
We offer an exciting assortment of food, drinks & desserts to accomodate most diets. Sample a delectable array of old-world treats like turkey legs, steak-on-a-stick, jester chips, Scottish eggs, shepard's pie, bread bowl stews, baked potatoes, apple crisp, vegetarian delights and much more.

What is your policy on outside food & drink?
Though we do offer a wonderful variety of food merchants to patronize, we do allow outside food and drink (non-alcoholic only) at our faire.Please remember that we are a dry site and do not allow alcohol of any kind. Individuals suspected to be under the influence may be asked to leave (with their designated driver) by management, security, or on-site law enforcement.

GENERAL

We love the Connecticut Renaissance Faire - can we get more involved?
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is always looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals who are willing to volunteer their time to help the faire grow. If you would like to help us and have a great time, please [click here] to sign up as part of our supporting cast.

We also offer tuition-free theatrical training for selected candidates who audition to act in our show. Candidates will receive a variety of training that may include stage combat, period dialect, character development, public interaction, improvisational drama, singing, dancing, and much more. Auditions are held each Spring so watch our site for details or [join our e-mailing list] to receive an official announcement.

I'd like to become an actor at the faire, but how?
Acting at the faire is an incredibly rewarding experience where you not only make numerous new friends, but also learn skills (improv, stage combat, voice, period dialect, etc.) from a professional production company. Learn more about acting at CTRF by clicking [here].

Can I bring my pet to the faire?
We love pets, but regret that for the safety of your pet no pets of any kind are allowed at our show. Registered service animals with valid credentials are always welcome.

Do I have to wear a costume?
Dress as you would to any outdoor event or agricultural fair/festival and you're dressed for our performance. Many visitors choose to make their own Renaissance attire and wear it to our show, but it is not required. Costume rentals are available for adults and children just inside the entrance of the faire is you are feeling adventurous. Prices range from $30-$50 for adults depending on whether you want dress like a king or not. Child prices range from $20-$30.

Do you have group & corporate rates?
Yes. More information regarding group and corporate rates can be found on our Corporate Tickets Page.

Do you have Season Passes?
Beginning on August 1 and ending September 15 we make CTRF more affordable than ever for Faire enthusiasts. Season passes may be purchased through our online box office. They are non-transferable and require a valid photo ID for entry to the faire.

Can I take pictures and videotape?
CTRF policy is to allow videotaping for personal and media use only.Please respect performers' requests to have recording devices turned off during their show. Please feel free to use your digital or 35mm camera to capture the fun. Note: Commercial photography and filming activities are conducted at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire. You may appear in the resulting pictures or films that may be used in connection with advertising, news reporting, entertainment or other activities. Entry into the faire and/or purchase of an admission ticket constitutes your consent for the Connecticut Renaissance Faire to use the pictures and films without payment in any manner for any purpose they desire.

Do you offer discounted admission?
We offer a variety of discounts and special discounted days. Visit our discounts page for more information.

Do you have any themed days?
On top of all the Renaissance Faire fun we have added several themed days and events to add icing to the cake, so to speak:

  • BOGO Day (Sat. Sept 27): Donate two canned goods on opening day of our annual performance and get a special "Buy One General admission Get One Free" discount.
  • Free Kids Day (Sun. Sept 28): Donate a canned good on our opening Sunday and your child (ages 5-12) will be admitted at no cost.
  • Deaf Awareness Day (Sat. Oct 4): "Finger Dancers" from around New England come to the Connecticut Renaissance Faire to interpret a variety of different shows throughout the day for our friends who are hard of hearing.
  • Men In Kilts Contest : (Monday. Oct 6): Gentlemen, don your finest Kilt and join us for the “Men in Kilts” contest to see who the ladies choose in a variety of manly categories.
  • Pirate Day : (Oct 6) Dust off your pirate accent and don your piratey best as we celebrate all things pirate this day. Yar!
  • Masquerade Day : (Oct 18) Halloween is just around the corner so don your finest Renaissance mask and join us for masked fun and kids costume contest.

I still have a ticket from last year. Can I use it this year?
Our policy is to carry no refunds, exchanges, or rainchecks from prior dates. We invite you to earn a free pass to this year's show by helping us out in any number of volunteer opportunities found here.

WHEELCHAIR INFORMATION
Our Faire is 99% wheelchair accessible with smooth roads, public restrooms, and stage performances easily reachable by wheelchair. Because we are on a soft site, we do not currently have storage or funding for rental wheelchairs.