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Michigan Renaissance Festival

Holly, MI

Dates August 22, 2026 – October 4, 2026
Typical Season August
Duration 7 weeks
Running since 1979

Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen Elizabeth in a jubilee! Inside our turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages; featuring full-contact armored jousting, comedy and theater shows, music, games, people-powered rides and so much more! Fabulous food and more than 300 artisans displaying their gallery-quality works complete the experience!

Artisans & Entertainers (88)

A Reasonable Facsimile

Entertainer
Music

fun, entertaining, educational live music programs and recordings by A Reasonable Facsimile, the duo Anne & Rob Burns. Anne and Rob present music of Renaissance...

Acrobellum

Entertainer
Skilled performance

We are a fun and entertaining troupe of Acrobats, Tumblers, Dancers, and Fire Performers that mix style, movement and music for any occasion.

Ancient Artillery

Artisan
Toys, Games, and Puzzles

Marshmallow Catapults are working models of the real thing! Onagers, ballistas, trebuchets--all handmade.

Angus Harvey Kiltmaker

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Custom Kiltmaker and Historian.

Arbor Consort

Entertainer
Music

Dedicated to the performance and preservation of a cappella renaissance music. Also providing costumed Christmas carolers seasonally.

Arms & Armor

Artisan
Metalwork,Weaponry and Armor

Arms & Armor has been producing world renowned replicas of Medieval and Renaissance weapons and armor for more than twenty five years.

Art of Ed Beard Jr.

Artisan
Fine Art

Over 40 years of hand painted original art, illustration and custom automotive airbrush work.

Authentic Wardrobe

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Manufacturers of high-end historical clothing, costuming, and wardrobe.

Autumn Moon

Artisan
Jewelry

Where each piece is handmade with love and light, using high-quality components, crystals, and stones as well as premium ingredients for her soy candles and...

Ballena Bay Pewter

Artisan
Metalwork

Pewtersmith

Black Murray

Entertainer
Music

An acoustic band inspired by songs of love, folly, roguery, and murder--not necessarily in that order.

Blue Moon Gallery

Artisan
Sculpture and Pottery

Blue Moon Gallery offers high quality fine art -- including works on canvas, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, collage, and more -- created by the best regional...

Bocca Musica

Entertainer
Music

Bocca Musica is an international, award winning, band that is proud to be from Metro Detroit! Cheers!

Coal Black Rose

Entertainer
Music

Embracing the spirit of the Traveler; Coal Black Rose performs unique versions of a Olde World musics (13th Century Cantigas, Classical instrumental classics, Olde Timey...

Crannog

Entertainer
Music

Crannog is known for their adventurous arrangements of traditional music. "Thrash Celtic" at its best, they feature primarily Irish songs and Celtic tunes set to...

Crimson Chain Leatherworks

Artisan
Leatherwork

Crimson Chain Leatherworks creates fantastic leather costume pieces and accessories for your LARP, fantasy, cosplay, faire garb and other nerdy necessities.

Crystal Dragon

Artisan
Glassware

This is a business with unique dragon designs made from pyrex glass and handcrafted.

Deante Fettuccine

Entertainer
Comedy,Skilled performance

The world's premiere rope-walking Spaghetti Juggler. An extemporaneous Red Nose Clown, that is sure to leave you laughing and amazed through delightful skills and wit.

Delirio del Arte

Entertainer
Comedy

We are troupe of Professional Idiots with a variety of skills and arts; juggling, stilts, hoops, escapism, magic, comedy, improv, impressions, fire, etc.

Diamondwood Leather

Artisan
Leatherwork

High quality, hand made leather goods for your every costuming need. Comic Con, gaming, Ren Fests and weddings- believe it or not, we have something...

Domba

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Heidi's Tribal Style Costumes inspired by the earthy elements of Renaissance Faires and Tribal Dance. Domba! and Arizona are internationally recognized as creating one of...

Dragons Lair Glass Arts

Artisan
Fine Art,Glassware

Dragons Lair is glass arts studio. We specialize in Stained glass, fused glass and lamp working as well as anything glass.

Fairy Secrets Skin Care

Artisan
Health and Beauty Products,Toys, Games, and Puzzles

Lotion Candles - they're appealing to your senses! The luxurious aromas will stimulate and relax your mind while softening and soothing your skin.

Farie Ring Glass

Artisan
Glassware

I hand craft each glass bead in my home studio, on a minor burner torch. They are annealed & cleaned then used to create one...

Feathers for Pleasure

Artisan
House and Home

Feather Hair and Hat Adornments

Fellowship Foundry Pewter

Artisan
Metalwork

Since our beginning in 1978, the combined talents of Master Pewtersmith Randal Moore and our artist Kevin O'Hare have continued to create wonderful designs. They...

Fiona's Fineries

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

We provide historically inspired clothing for the discerning Patron or Participant that you can wear, get dirty, sweat in, and in general live in for...

Garlands Faire

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Garlands to match your renaissance costumes.

Garlic Festival Shop

Artisan
Food and Beverage

Garlic Festival Foods is home to the original Garli Garni All Purpose Garlic Seasoning! The flavors that made Gilroy famous!

Gentry Jewelry

Artisan
Jewelry

Customized handcrafted sterling silver jewelry at reasonable prices. Everything in our shop is handcrafted by us!

Global Scent Company

Artisan
Health and Beauty Products

Welcome to the world of scent experiences!! Family owned and operated for 40 years! 3 generations - huzzah!

Got Kilt?

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Utility and traditional Kilts for everyone. We are your source for Kilts and the funniest Celtic & Kilt humor on the web.

Griffin Works

Artisan
Leatherwork

We offer the finest Hand-Crafted Leather Goods of Ages Past, from armour and accessories to neckalces and many other items you never even knew existed!

Hair Twisters

Artisan
Jewelry

Hair Twisters and Fashion Accessories, seen at Renaissance festivals and motorcycle rallies. Celtic jewelry.

Harmless The Juggler

Entertainer
Skilled performance

Actor, variety entertainer and one man circus.

Hazel Fern Scents Soap & Candles

Artisan
Health and Beauty Products

Artisan Perfumes, Soy Wax Candles & Melts, Handcrafted Soap, Incense, & More. Inspired by sweet & fleeting moments, days of old, the comfort of hearth...

Heart's Delight

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Hearts Delight Clothing Features beautiful handcrafted clothing that is designed after historically accurate renaissance style garments as well as some more ornate fantasy style pieces....

Honorable Company of Metalsmiths

Artisan
Jewelry

We are Honorable Company of Metalsmiths, and have created the largest selection of Handmade Puzzle Rings in the world in Gold, Platinum and Sterling Silver...

Imaginarium Galleries

Artisan
Toys, Games, and Puzzles,Unique Specialties

We invite you to join us as we embark on a magical journey into the fantasy world of Imaginarium Galleries. A world where dreams become...

Irie Lights

Artisan
House and Home

Irie Lights prides itself on continually creating new and distinctive products to satisfy a wide range of eclectic tastes. Browse our selection of candles, pottery,...

Jiva Originals

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Jiva Originals is celebrating 30 years of providing unique and exciting costume and evening attire in Renaissance, Gypsy, Belly Dance, Pirate, and Mardi Gras styles.

Knox Pottery & Glass

Artisan
Sculpture and Pottery

Functional Pottery Made by Hand. I make all the pots and glazes in my home studio.

Ladies in Braiding

Artisan
Hair and Hats,Services

We are a hands-on artistic company weaving hair into traditional and contemporary designs.

Land of Merriment

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Land Of Merriment is a Children's Renaissance and Fantasy dress up costume company bringing children of the realm fine costumes and hats from times past.

Medieval Mixes

Artisan
House and Home

Mixes for Cheese Balls and Dips.

Mesiree Ceramics Studio

Artisan
Sculpture and Pottery

Functional handmade stoneware pottery. We believe In beauty. We believe in the wonder of individuality. We believe that everything you buy, everything you do should...

Michael Manderen

Entertainer
Music

Providing music of various styles as soloist or in ensembles for parties, receptions, weddings, and special events.

Midsummer Knights Dream - Gryphon Marionettes

Artisan
Puppets

We are the Original Fine Art Fantasy Pet. The Woodbaby. We have been Creating Woodbabies Since 1983. Each Woodbaby is Hand Made in our Studio.

Minds Eye Glass

Artisan
Glassware

A family business that has grown by all the BEAUTIFUL people who have supported us threw the years..And they have become a part of our...

Moon Angel Jewelry

Artisan
Jewelry

Family owned and operated since 1974. Creating Original works of wearable art in 925 Sterling Silver, Bronze, and Gold.

Moon Child Collection

Artisan
Jewelry

Here you will find a personal pendant with a photograph of the moon as it appeared on any special day in your life.

Musica Royale

Entertainer
Music

Musica Royale, founded in 1996, is comprised of nine musicians with many years of performance experience in early music. The group specializes in music of...

Namesake Henna

Artisan
Face and Body Painting

A tattoo like temporary dying of the skin in various images and styles of art.

Nellies Natural Soap

Artisan
Health and Beauty Products

All natural goat soap, hand made in Emmett, Michigan! We make the product in our own home and the goats stay on our family farm....

Odd Fellows Leather

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork,Leatherwork

Handcrated leather coats, corsets, vests, doublets, capes and bodices; belts, pouches, frogs, leather armour, bracers, hats, leather mugs, drinking horns, leather wraps for bottles and...

Pendragon Jewelry

Artisan
Jewelry

Original designed jewelery. Jewelry and pewter purchased for resale, chimes, boxes, beads, fairies, childrens gift bags, wands

Pepi Puzzle Rings

Artisan
Jewelry,Toys, Games, and Puzzles

Hand crafted Puzzle Rings and Original Designed non-puzzle Rings also Lead-Free Pewter Pendants.

Phoenix Stix n' Things

Artisan
Toys, Games, and Puzzles

Juggling Sticks, Poi and more!

Pictus

Entertainer
Music

Pictus has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their unique take on primal drums & bagpipes. You can feel the thunder of the...

Polkaround Farms Honey/Maple Syrup

Artisan
Food and Beverage

We produce the following delightful products: Maple Syrup and various maple products, Honey and Blueberries!

Ram's Head Craftworks

Artisan
Metalwork,Sculpture and Pottery

Custom work in clay and metal.

Reincarnated Trees

Artisan
Woodwork

Wooden mugs, goblets, pipes, bowls and platters and all sorts of round wooden objects hand crafted in Michigan.

Renaissance Leather

Artisan
Leatherwork

Handcrafted leather accessories including belts, belt pouches, cell phone cases, hand bags, and sword scabbards, all made in Denver, Colorado.

Runfeldt Sculpture and Design

Artisan
Jewelry,Sculpture and Pottery

I create truly Original Sculptures in a wide variety of mediums, from carved Amber, Antler and Fossil Ivory Jewelry to Limestone and Marble Sculptures for...

Ruth Thompson Fantasy Art

Artisan
Books

From the tip of Ruth's paintbrush burst a world of fantasy from the depths of her imagination. Her art will delight and amaze even the...

Sabersmith

Artisan
Metalwork,Weaponry and Armor

Beyond Battle Ready, Hand Crafted, American Made Weaponry! Built With Pride In Sunfield, Michigan.

Shop Troll

Artisan
Furniture

I make all manner of goods from wood and leather. bookcases, benches, kilts, skirts, suspenders, gunblades, purses...yer never know what you'll find, but hopefully it...

Silent Lion

Entertainer
Music

Fiery and passionate instrumentals that come from other eras and places; vocals mystical or romantic or playful, Silent Lion is John Saunders and Barbiel Matthews-Saunders.

SilverLeaf Costumes

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Silver Leaf Costumes creates handmade clothing for the discerning lady and gentleman-- or pirate, princesses, highland lad and lass, bride and groom and more! Our...

Sky Chairs

Artisan
House and Home

Hanging Chairs

Son of Sandlar

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork,Leatherwork

Son of Sandlar crafts the finest and most durable in hand-made leather footwear and outerwear in all the realms. Our leather boots and clothing utilize...

Splatter Time Players

Entertainer
Exhibition

Earth-splattering fun awaits you at this fun-filled "earthy" presentation! Watch as this crazy duo execute back flips and belly flops straight into the mud! This...

Taggart Pottery

Artisan
Sculpture and Pottery

Taggart Pottery uses unique stoneware and porcelain clays in the production of our high-fire pottery.

The Blonde Swan

Artisan
Hair and Hats

The Blonde Swan specializes in handcrafted fashionable leather hats, goggles and accessories. From Steampunk to Renaissance to Superheros, we have a little something for everyone!...

The Ded Bob Sho

Entertainer
Comedy

Bob may be "ded" but with the help of his assistant, Sluj, he's funnier than ever! Join his audience as he tickles your funny bone,...

The Fairy Village

Artisan
Sculpture and Pottery

Every thing you may need to create a Fairy Village. Copper sculptures for the home or garden. These wire creations are filled with crystal prisms,...

The Frock Shoppe

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

The Frock Shoppe offers unique, quality garments. Along with our one-of-a-kind signature Liz skirts, and our one-of-a-kind steel-boned bodices, corsets and belts, you will find...

The King Socks

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

All our socks are 100% cotton and lycra made in the USA! Totally machine washable and color fast. You can lightly tumble or air dry....

The Silk Road Traders

Artisan
Unique Specialties

We are avid travelers and purveyors of unique, beautiful, and often colorful treasures from around the globe. Please come in, have a look around, and...

Things From Rings

Artisan
Jewelry

Chainmaille jewelry. Chainmaille and scale clothing.

Tony Kassebaum Jeweler

Artisan
Jewelry

Quality handmade silver jewelry made in the USA, impeccable customer service...custom orders accepted....all gemstones are real, not lab created...all silver jewelry trademarked TK925USA...customer satisfaction is...

Trees from Deforrest

Artisan
Sculpture and Pottery

A place to view and purchase the Trees From DeForest.

Uncommon Adornments

Artisan
Jewelry

Uncommon Adornments has been designing and handcrafting a unique line of Celtic and mythical jewelry since 1992.

Versidian Armory

Artisan
Unique Specialties

Warning: Epic nerding ahead. Making and designing leather goods, especially Giant Leather D20 Bags.

Wakefire

Entertainer
Music

Celtic Rock, Slavic Punk, Americana Pop (yes its an odd mix but it's fun!) Band based in South Eastern Lower Michigan!

Washing Well Wenches

Entertainer
Comedy

They're wet! They're wacky! And they want your laundry! The Washing Well Wenches bring us "good, clean fun and wet, dirty women"! The Washing Well...

Wondrous Works in Wood

Artisan
House and Home,Woodwork

Handcrafted wooden mugs, goblets, cutting boards, earring holders, bowls, vases, wine balance holders, pitchers, leather and jeweled mug accessories, wine stoppers and other wooden gift...

Works of Art Taxodermy

Artisan
Leatherwork

We are a family owned and operated business that gives a fast turn around time. We personally work on every project to give you the...

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