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Sterling Renaissance Festival

Sterling, NY

Dates July 4, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Typical Season July
Duration 7 weeks
Running since 1976

Welcome... The year is 1585. You have entered the village of Warwick, England, a small country town not far from the bustling city of London. Step through the gates of beautiful Warwick and you will soon find yourself greeted by the town's jubilant citizens, who will warmly welcome you as one of their own. The rules of everyday life are suspended for this special day of play and feasting. Be so bold as to join your fellow villagers in whatever amusements they have created for the day.

Artisans & Entertainers (18)

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.

Bells & Motley

Entertainer
Dance,Music

Sondra and John Bromka's versatility and accomplishment in European and American historic music, dance, and literary traditions has inspired audiences for over 35 years. An...

Cakes & Ale

Entertainer
Exhibition

This page is for those who like Renaissance cooking, Renaissance drinking, and Renaissance festivals. Or who just want to know more about beaver tail, poisonous...

Cantiga

Entertainer
Music

Following in their tradition, the members of Cantiga are dedicated to the inclusive spirit of musical improvisation which has flourished among musicians in cultural crossroads...

Christophe The Insultor

Entertainer
Comedy

Insults for hire. Show rated PG-16 - not suitable for children.

Cirqa Brava

Entertainer
Comedy

Cirqa Brava high-flying acrobats that mesmerize & delight with their one-of-a-kind aerial & circus spectacle! Blending razor-sharp comedy with breathtaking beauty.

Company Men

Entertainer
Comedy

Successful Renaissance Festival veterans Duncan Pace of "The London Broil" and Spencer Humm of "Hack and Slash" bring their collective 50 years of festival experience...

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...

Daniel, Duke of Danger

Entertainer
Skilled performance

Dan is a professional acrobat and funny dude who has successfully avoided real work since 1981. After a two year tour he ran away FROM...

DaVinci Brothers

Entertainer
Comedy

A 29 yr veteran incl radio,tv, stage and screen, who provides funny, dynamic presentations.His comedy is original and unique. perfect formula for all ages.

Dinty the Moor

Entertainer
Skilled performance

Diego Natividad de la Estafa is also known as "Dinty, The Moor," professional swindler, conjurer, comic and cheat, performing at Renaissance Festival and Faire along...

Dragonfly's Realm

Artisan
Unique Specialties

Dragonfly's Realm is a small family owned business. Our claim to fame are our period game pouches. Pouches that open up to become a game...

Judas and Magnolia

Entertainer
Skilled performance

A husband and wife team of award winning escape artists and illusionists. Their family friend stunts can be seen on stages across the United States,...

Merry Mischief

Entertainer
Music

Merry Mischief an ensemble cast of talented musicians who are minstrels of mischief and each show is unique and adds personality, harmony, fun and a...

Randal Piper

Entertainer
Music

Many moons ago, a fully bearded baby was born. That child is now a man-child and that man-child is the Bard, Randal Piper. Blessed by...

The Lenny Burrows Story

Entertainer
Comedy

England's Prodigal Player and 1st ever appointed Minister of Revelry (undocumented) spins The Lenny B.S. STARring Cosmo! Streaming bi-monthly on Facebook!

Theatre of Fools

Entertainer
Comedy

Welcome to the home of Fools Productions. Our founders Lloyd Brant and Rosie Cole have traveled to the far side of the globe as Theatre...

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