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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Manheim, PA

Dates August 15, 2026 – October 25, 2026
Typical Season August
Duration 13 weeks
Running since 1981

Get ready to live the excitement and adventure of jousting knights and royal delights with colorfully costumed villagers and merrymakers ready to make your visit an unforgettable experience. The stages of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire come to life with scores of unique entertainers, including musicians, magicians, comedy acts, and more! Having over 100 unique merchants to visit during an already packed Faire day makes it difficult to see and do everything in one day.

Artisans & Entertainers (60)

Aaron Bonk

Entertainer
Skilled performance

Machetes, whips, swords & fire-the hottest show in all the 'shire! Seriously ridiculous.

Alexander the Magician

Entertainer
Skilled performance

Alexander is an awards-willing expert entertainer with over 20 years' experience in challenging the metaphysical for the amusement of others. From intimate New Orleans stages...

Alpenlaenders

Entertainer
Music

Founded in York, PA - Entertaining Alpine shows with unique audience participation.

American Highlander

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

American Highlander Kilts is a manufacturer and importer of traditional tartan and modern utility kilts, highland wear, and Scottish & Irish apparel.

Andrew Lesny Photography

Artisan
Portraits

Specializing in fantasy, cosplay, portrait and improvisational photography. Photographing at various renaissance festivals all over the United States. One on one and group shoots available,...

Arthur Greenleaf Holmes

Entertainer
Comedy

Scandalous. Licentious. Madly impolitic. And riotously funny. Stroll down the paisley corridors of iambic corruption as Arthur Greenleaf Holmes presents his villainous verse.

Barely Balanced Acrobats

Entertainer
Skilled performance

They're back, diving through fire, hurling machetes, and testing the limits of natural selection! Don't miss seeing your favorite acrobats endanger their lives in this...

Beads & Ladies

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

We are designers of fine Tudor and Elizabethan court garb. Our clothing is all designed and sewn by only us. Most of our merchandise is...

Brain Vessel

Artisan
Unique Specialties

Eclectic Art Gallery and Sensory Branding Company. Product Design, Playing Cards, Illustration, Branding, Animation, Creative Consulting, Fine Art & Interior Design for Home or Business.

Canes Enable

Artisan
Unique Specialties,Woodwork

Purveyors of Unique and Antique Walking Sticks, Canes, Umbrellas, Parasols, Brollies, Gamps, Bumbershoots & En Tout Cas.

Casta Diva

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Creativity, quality, and beauty are the hallmarks of Casta Diva. Corsets by Casta Diva, has been in business for 25 years offering 100s of in-store...

Catskill Mountain Moccasins

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork,Leatherwork

We have been making custom moccasins for over 30 years. Every pair of our moccasins are custom made from a cast of each persons feet...

Chaste Treasure

Entertainer
Music

Truly a treasure, but Questionably Chaste, this trio of upper class ladies brings you sass thru song and witty banter. Touring ren Faires since 2013.

Chimes and Charms

Artisan
Glassware

Upcycled Bottles and Unique Wares

Circus Stella

Entertainer
Exhibition

One ring family circus featuring husband & wife team and their performing puppies.

Cu Dubh

Entertainer
Music

Original Dark Heavy Metal Bagpipe and War Drum compositions for the Celtic / Viking warrior in all of us, played on the ancient acoustic instruments.

Don Juan & Miguel

Entertainer
Skilled performance

The charming Prince of Spain and his faithful man servant have traveled to Fairhaven as ambassadors from their native land. The great swordsman and master...

Dress Your Dreams

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Clothing for All Good Gentles

Earthly Leather

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

We have provided costume pieces to Reenactors, Production Companies, Renaissance Faire Actors, Ren-Fair Enthusiasts, and Costume Designers.

Emperor's Needle

Artisan
Leatherwork

Leather working really has not changed in over 200 hundred years. The tools have remained the same. The training to master just as hard. The...

Enchanted Forest

Artisan
Health and Beauty Products

Bath and body products plus gifts for the home.

Enchanted Shire

Artisan
Jewelry

We are Sellers of Both Hand made Celtic Jewelry and Feast Ware.

Fantasy Face Painting

Artisan
Face and Body Painting

Unique Face Painting and Henna

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...

Forever Amber

Artisan
Jewelry

Exquisite Amber Jewelry. Importers of Fine Baltic Amber Since 1990.

Full Moon Ventures

Artisan
Unique Specialties

Unique hand made Wreaths ,home decor, bags and apparel.

Her Majesty's Masks

Artisan
Masks

Hand-Crafted & Printed Facial Coverings

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...

J Thomas Glass Arts

Artisan
Glassware

Jeremy Thomas is a glass blower who travels around the US performing at renaissance festivals and selling glassware. Classes, custom orders and live demonstrations available.

Jim Hancock the Burly Minstrel

Entertainer
Music

Jim Hancock, the Burly Minstrel, has been a student and performer of music since early childhood. After studying voice and music theory at the University...

Knightwings: Birds of Prey

Entertainer
Exhibition

Knightwings: Birds of Prey, is an interactive, entertaining, and educational free flight show.

La Forge

Artisan
Weaponry and Armor

Hand-forged Combat Ready Renaissance Blades, perfect for edge to edge stage combat!

Little Shop of Holdings

Artisan
Unique Specialties

Boxes, Lockets and Such.

MaD Designs

Artisan
Glassware,Woodwork

Etched Glassware and Woodwork

Mary-Kate Spring Lee

Entertainer
Music

Mary-Kate Spring Lee is an award-winning harpist with over 20 years of experience. She performs often both as a soloist and with her acclaimed Celtic...

Merlin's Magic

Artisan
Unique Specialties,Woodwork

Hand-Crafted Walking Sticks; Magical and Mystical Wares

Midnight Orchid

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Upscale Steampunk/Belly Dance Fashion. I make custom tribal belly dance, apocalyptic, and steampunk fashions and soooooo much more.

Noble Cause Productions

Entertainer
Exhibition

Full performance theatrical joust troupe trained in lance passes, sword, shield, and staged stunt combat.

O'Sullivan's Fur Shed

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Fur Traders/sellers. We sell everything from pelts, to hats, slippers, pouches and much more.

Oh My Goddess

Artisan
Unique Specialties

Unique, One-of-a-Kind Gifts, Specialties, and Finds

Oh, Jessa!

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Welcome! I'm Jessa and I create, acquire and sell amazingly beautiful clothes mostly for wild women who color outside the lines, in sizes for everyone!

Paolo Garbanzo

Entertainer
Skilled performance

Jester of Muncaster Castle in England. Performing in over ten countries and three languages. Given the LifeTime Achievement award by the International Juggling Association. Former...

Perth Pewter

Artisan
Metalwork

Hand-Poured Pewter and Accessories. All pieces are hand-made. We offer mold-making & casting services.

Piya Wannachaiwong Illustrations

Artisan
Fine Art

Welcome to the Facebook Page of Piya Wannachaiwong Illustration! Here you will find knights, magic, orcs and dragons, dragons galore!

Princessories

Artisan
Jewelry

Princessories: purveyors of Austrian crystal jewelry, sterling silver, and fine English pewter. From kings and queens to lords and ladies to less auspicious characters across...

Red Falcon

Artisan
Leatherwork,Metalwork, +1 more

Red Falcon sells quality, hand-made leather and stainless steel armour, leather clothing, leather accessories, fabric clothing, hats, masks, a ton of feather products and anything...

Rowan the Bowin'

Entertainer
Music

Just Another Cello follows the adventures of a young cellist on his journey to become the best musician he can be.

Scott Alexander

Entertainer
Comedy

Enchanting and memorable performances that leave you laughing in the aisles.

Seasons

Entertainer
Music

Progressive Celtic Nu-Folk. The Lee siblings seek to not only pay homage to the rich tradition of Celtic and American folk music that they grew...

Sherwood Fineries

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Seamstress, Costume creator, Costume Rentals. Making anything from pillows and small crafts to costumes for theatrical productions and formal wear.

The Leather Lair

Artisan
Leatherwork

We have more than 20 years experience in designing and crafting high quality unique leather garments. Our original designs have an American Indian style with...

The Mud Squad

Entertainer
Exhibition

Three shows, three completely different stories and three idiots in the mud! "Splash Zone" seats.

The Scarlett Rose

Artisan
Hair and Hats

Be BOLD. Be BEAUTIFUL in a handcrafted Scarlett Rose Hat. Proprietress of Gorgeous Hats and Unique Accessories.

Thom Bedlam

Entertainer
Skilled performance

The absolute most clever conjurer and magical entertainer!

Two Bard Party

Entertainer
Music

Providing great underscoring for adventuring parties since 1523.

Utopia Armoury

Artisan
Metalwork,Weaponry and Armor

Utopia Armoury - Perfect chainmail for a more perfect world. Bikini tops, jewelry, accessories, all handmade with love.

Wellcat Herbs

Artisan
Health and Beauty Products

Everything herbal, handcrafted. Soaps, Herbal and Reiki Candles, real Roses preserved in wax, wax molds of hands, perfumes, herbal teas, salves, cat toys.

Wine and Alchemy

Entertainer
Music

Wine and Alchemy is an unique world music project and band, performing original and traditional music derived from a wide variety of times and cultures...

Wolgemut

Entertainer
Music

Performing historical tunes on historical instuments in distinctive historical outfits.

Fairie Tailor

Artisan
Costumes and Clothwork

Cloaks, hats, socks and other accessories

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