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Hours of Operation:
Four straight weekends and Columbus Day - Sep.27-Oct.19 - 10am - 6pm
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THE SITE
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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.
Do I have to wear a costume to get into the Faire?
No. Costumes are not required to get into the faire. While some people do choose to come dressed as knights, princesses, pirates, or other characters, most dress as they would to an agricultural fair. Dress comfortably for the outdoors and get ready to have the time of your life.
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.
What do you do for charity and/or the community?
Some say the Code of Chilvalry is dead, but we believe it lives on through us. Not only do a portion of our proceeds go to the Hebron Lions to benefit eye research, we also sponsor a huge can drive to benefit the Manchester Area Conference of Churches, Hold a special Deaf Awareness Day, provide free tickets to the Hebron Parks & Recreation Department for residents, host a safe trick or treat event, and are very active in the local community.
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.
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, weekends, or special events?
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:
OPENING WEEKEND - SEPT 27 & 28 |
| Help us give back to the community by attending this weekend! |
- Free Hebron Residents (Sat. Sept 27) Hebron Parks & Recreation has a limited number of complimentary tickets to the opening day of our 2008 performance available for residents. Don't miss this special offer - stop by Parks & Recreation today.
- 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
- BOGO WITH YOUR CAN (Sept 27 & 28)
On our opening day, Sept 27, we're offering a "Buy One Get One" discount on General Admission for anyone donating two canned goods.
On our opening Sunday, Sept 28, we're offering free Youth admission (ages 5-12) when you donate one canned good. Youth must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Our goal is to collect 8,000 canned goods to donate to the Manchester Area Conference of Churches. Help us to give back to the local community. Please spread the word about this can drive! While you need a minimum number of cans to get a discount, we do not restrict the maximum number you can donate so help make a difference! Cans can only be donated on this weekend.
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FANTASY & ROMANCE WEEKEND - OCT 4 & 5 |
| For the romantic at heart or those who enjoy dressing as elves, wizards, barbarians, unicorns, and other characters of fantasy (the perfect man does NOT count as a costume)... this is the weekend for you. |
- 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.
- Babes in Bodices Contest (Sun. Oct 5): Ladies! Have you been blessed with amazing assets? Then strut your stuff at our Babes in Bodices Contest October 4th, where the audience will help our judges decide who gets to go home with the coveted title Best Bodice Babe.
- Wooing Contest(Oct 4-5): Gentlemen will dust off their best romantic poems, dress in their fineries, and get ready to charm the judges and the audience.
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PIRATE INVASION WEEKEND - OCT 11, 12 & 13 (Columbus day) |
| We created this weekend for those who share our passion for pirates. Yar! We encourage you to come dressed like a pirate and have fun with us. |
- International Mettle & Might Tournament (Oct 11 & 12):
 Competing knights from around the world will meet on the grounds of The Connecticut Renaissance Faire during Columbus Day weekend to battle for honor, prestige, and prizes in this annual tournament.
- Pirate Costume Contest(Oct 12): Dress as your favorite pirate from history of movies to compete in this contest. Winner receives a pair of tickets to return to CTRF in 2008. There will be an Adult and Child winner.
- Men in Kilts Competition (Oct 13): Gentlemen put your best leg forward as the audience helps our judges decide who the best man in a kilt is.
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MASQUERADE WEEKEND - OCT 18 & 19 (FINAL WEEKEND) |
| Ghosts, ghouls, and things that drool. We’d love to share the Halloween holiday with you. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy the fun. |
- Safe Trick or Treat (Oct 18-19): Bring your Wee Folk to the Faire for a day of safe trick-or-treating at participating merchants.
- Halloween Costume Contest (Oct 18): Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and compete to win a season pass to our 2009 performance. There will be an Adult and Child winner.
- Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest (Oct 18): The first competitor to eat their entire pumpkin pie wins a season pass to return to CTRF in 2009. Entry fee applies to cover cost of pie. Participants limited so attend early.
- Masquerade Parade (Oct 18 - 19): March with the King and his court around the faire to show off your fantastic costume.
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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.
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?
WHEELCHAIR INFORMATION
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.