Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire The official business page of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Manheim, PA.

www.PaRenFaire.com is the best resource for information regarding the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire and all of the events held on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate & Winery.

Weekly Faire Photo ContestNEW ENTRY SUBMISSION RULESIt was a super Heroes & Villains Weekend! Submit your best photo fro...
09/01/2025

Weekly Faire Photo Contest
NEW ENTRY SUBMISSION RULES
It was a super Heroes & Villains Weekend! Submit your best photo from this past weekend (one per person per week) through the link provided below. Submissions will NOT be accepted by any other method. Photo Contest entries must be submitted by Thursday at Noon. We'll announce the winner on Friday. Weekly winners will receive 4 complimentary single day tickets to the 2026 Faire and be entered to win Grand Season Prizes! https://www.dropbox.com/request/HdtLgcsgDY1dmzn7IEzB

New this Season at Cosimo's!Meatball Grinders and Sausage with Peppers & Onions Sandwiches. Just down the hill from the ...
08/31/2025

New this Season at Cosimo's!
Meatball Grinders and Sausage with Peppers & Onions Sandwiches. Just down the hill from the Front Gate on Food Row next to Kettle Craic. View all food menus and pourhouse tap lists at https://www.parenfaire.com/faire.html

Art Thou a Hero or Villain?It matters not for all are welcome to the Shire of Mount Hope on Sun, Aug 31 for the celebrat...
08/30/2025

Art Thou a Hero or Villain?
It matters not for all are welcome to the Shire of Mount Hope on Sun, Aug 31 for the celebration of Heroes & Villains Weekend - 11AM-8PM.

Featured Events:
Adult Costume Contest
Renewal of Vows Ceremony
Nipperkin Swordfighting Lesson
Chivalry Lessons with Sir William & the Knights

Tickets are date-specific, online only (no gate sales) and non-refundable. Daily Writ Revels Schedule/Map and all details at https://www.parenfaire.com/faire.html

45th Anniversary Chocolate BarsDr. Toadstool's Candy Emporium, Booth #422 - Assorted Candy GoodsVisit the new Dr. Toads...
08/30/2025

45th Anniversary Chocolate Bars
Dr. Toadstool's Candy Emporium, Booth #422 - Assorted Candy Goods
Visit the new Dr. Toadstool's Candy Emporium just inside the front gates or the Carriage House Wine Shop to pick up a custom molded milk chocolate bar created especially for the 45th Anniversary Faire season and signed by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I!

Heroes & Villains WeekendAugust 30 & 31 - Gates open at 11AMTickets online only. No gate sales.Choose your champion wise...
08/29/2025

Heroes & Villains Weekend
August 30 & 31 - Gates open at 11AM
Tickets online only. No gate sales.
Choose your champion wisely! Miss not the Ultimate Joust at 6PM each Faire day upon Bosworth Field! The Knights of Noble Cause, Royal Court and Shire villagers take to the field in a glorious spectacle. Full Heroes & Villains Schedule athttps://www.parenfaire.com/images/pdfs/dailywrits/DailyWrit03-HeroesVillains.pdf

Faire Traffic Information In coordination with the PA Turnpike Commission, Penndot and the PA State Police, travelers wi...
08/29/2025

Faire Traffic Information

In coordination with the PA Turnpike Commission, Penndot and the PA State Police, travelers will be directed into specific traffic patterns. Traffic traveling southbound will have 2 lanes to turn into the event Main Entrance. Traffic traveling northbound may be directed to use a secondary entrance/exit to and from our parking lots.

Traveling Southbound on Route 72
The Main Entrance 2 is .25 miles south of PA Turnpike Entrance 266 at the stoplight
Use the TWO left-hand lanes to turn left into the Main Entrance
Through traffic traveling southbound will use the far right-hand lane

Traveling Northbound on Route 72
Route 72 north take right on Mountain Road 5 mile until you reach the South Entrance/Exit

Northbound guests with handicapped placards will be directed to handicap parking in the Wine Shop lot.

If this secondary gate is used at the end of the event day, all traffic turning right onto Mountain Road will be directed to turn left onto Route 72 going southbound.

For more directional information visit, https://www.parenfaire.com/directions.html

Congratulations, Elizabeth L! You are the winner of the Pyrates Invasion Weekend Photo Contest! Message us for details a...
08/29/2025

Congratulations, Elizabeth L! You are the winner of the Pyrates Invasion Weekend Photo Contest! Message us for details about your prize.

We look forward to seeing the moments everyone will capture this Heroes & Villains weekend. Look for our post on Monday for the start of the week's contest with the new submission rules. Submissions will not be accept via email. http://www.parenfaire.com/images/pdfs/faire/photocontest.pdf

Heroes & Villains WeekendAugust 30 & 31 - Gates open at 11AM(NO Labor Day Monday)Heroes & Villains WeekendIn a world whe...
08/28/2025

Heroes & Villains Weekend
August 30 & 31 - Gates open at 11AM
(NO Labor Day Monday)
Heroes & Villains Weekend
In a world where the forces of light and dark battle, join the Shire of Mount Hope in saluting all the Heroes of the Realm!

Featured Events:
Adult Costume Contest
Renewal of Vows Ceremony
Nipperkin Swordfighting Lesson
Chivalry Lessons with Sir William & the Knights

Tickets are date-specific, online only (no gate sales) and non-refundable. Daily Writ Revels Schedule/Map and all details at https://www.parenfaire.com/faire.html

Celebrate this Heroes & Villains Weekend at the Faire with this super wine sale! Discount available at the Carriage Hous...
08/27/2025

Celebrate this Heroes & Villains Weekend at the Faire with this super wine sale! Discount available at the Carriage House Wine Shop at Mount Hope Estate (Home of the PA Ren Faire) and the Wine Gallery shop in Bird-in-Hand. https://mounthope.estate/wine-shop/

So many things going on this Heroes & Villains Weekend at the Faire! In additional to the full Revels Schedule, we have ...
08/26/2025

So many things going on this Heroes & Villains Weekend at the Faire! In additional to the full Revels Schedule, we have some Royal Performers just arriving to the Shire and some who will be departing.

WELCOME TO THE SHIRE
The Burly Minstrels - Aug 30 - Sept 28 - Power Trio of guitar, double bass, and violin with vocal harmonies!

Cirque La Vie - Aug 30 - Sept 14 *Loud Noise Notice - Possible Whip Cracking - Predictable unpredictability throws you into a whirlwind of jaw-dropping stunts, hilarious antics, and mind-bending surprises time after time.

Jeremy Graeff Trio - Aug 30 - Sept 14 - A delightful blend of beautiful Medieval, Renaissance, and original music!

Meet a Unicorn! - Aug 30 - Oct 26 - Experiencing the wonder and getting a photo with these mythical creatures will surely be a memory that you will never forget!

SAYING FAREWELL
Cantiga - Aug 23 – 31 - Unique and magical music for a modern audience.

Carnival of Sound - Aug 16 – 31 - A celebration of music and dance in one immersive festival experience of carnival traditions from around the world.

Erika the Harpist - Aug 23 - 31 & Sept 27 & 28 -Her music will transport you to a time and realm that dances on the edge between history and fantasy.

Trixie Little's Twisted Knickers - Aug 16 – 31 - *PG-13, Viewer Discretion Advised - Get your knickers twisted and wash your worries away on the cheekiest laundry day you've ever experienced.

Learn about all of the Royal Performers for the entire season and get your online only tickets at https://www.parenfaire.com/faire.html

The More The Merrier!The capacity for the Faire's daily Pub Crawl has been increased for the season! If you tried to get...
08/25/2025

The More The Merrier!
The capacity for the Faire's daily Pub Crawl has been increased for the season! If you tried to get late-season crawl tickets and found your date sold out, visit the box office again! https://www.parenfaire.com/buytickets.html

Address

2775 Lebanon Road
Manheim, PA
17545

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+17176657021

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Get to know us through our website at www.parenfaire.com Located in northern Lancaster County, The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is located on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery. PA’s original winery, brewery, cidery and distillery. Mount Hope is a year-round entertainment facility producing seasonal outdoor events, as well as dinner theater in the estate’s Victorian mansion.

Jousting knights and royal delights await at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire from August-October. Villagers create the mirth and merriment of musical and magical acts, human chess, live jousting and more. Shop with scores of unique merchants, enjoy hand-crafted beverages and delicious foods from the Royal Kitchens.