Get Tickets to the Faire

Tickets to the Faire are on sale beginning July 1 and are also available at the door on all event days. Admission includes all stage and street performances. Avoid lines by purchasing advance tickets online.

Faire Rules & Information

• Tickets: You can purchase tickets through our website to avoid entry lines or get your tickets at the Faire on all festival days.
• Fairgrounds: We are an outdoor event, which means you’ll likely encounter bees and other insects as well as varying temperatures and rain. The grounds are mostly level, but some areas have steep slopes or stairs.
• Inclement Weather: Please visit our Facebook page for up-to-date closure info or phone 860-478-5954 before heading out. We strive to remain open on most rain days, but will close due to safety concerns.
• Costumes: Guests are welcome to wear family-friendly costuming to get into the fun. Costuming doesn’t have to be “Renaissance” as we’re a fantasy-based event. Come as you are or as you wish to be… Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Superheros, Villains, Stormtroopers, etc.
• Costume Weapons: Costume weapons (swords, for example) must be peace-tied at the gate.
• Wheelchairs: The site is wheelchair accessible with some steep slopes in places. Sorry, we don’t have wheelchairs for rent.
• Refunds: The Faire does not offer refunds or ticket exchanges including refunds for closure due to weather, acts of god, or other reasons beyond our control.
• Containers: No outside alcohol. Faire management reserves the right to inspect any guest containers (backpacks, bags, purses, bottles, etc) at any time.
• Photography: Commercial photography is forbidden without written permission from festival management. All guests of the Faire may take photographs or video for personal use only.  All attendees, whether paid or free admission, grant The Connecticut Renaissance Faire permission for their photograph to be used in our collateral materials. Parents or guardians of a child grant the Faire permission to use their photograph in our collateral materials.
• Busking: Busking is an old-world term that means to “Pass the Hat” as a way to solicit tips. If you enjoy a show, consider showing your gratitude. Tipping is always done at your own discretion.

Pet Rules & Information

• Dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination.
• Friendly Pets Only: Public-friendly pets are welcome at the Faire on all event days. 
• Leashes: Pets must be leashed. Dogs must be on short leashes no longer than 6 feet.
• Clean Up: Guests are expected to clean up and maintain control of their pets.
• Types of Pets: We have seen all types of pets over the years including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, rats, lizards and even a goat. No horses, donkeys, mules, livestock, etc. The Faire reserves the right to remove/refuse-entry to any pet. If you aren’t sure if your pet will be allowed into the Faire, please contact us before heading our way at 860-478-5954.
• Notice: For people with small pets (mice, rats, ferrets, rabbits), please be advised we have a live-flight bird of prey show.
• Donations: CTRF is a proud supporter of The Connecticut Humane Society. In 2018, we donated 100% of Pet Admission to CHS.