Arkansas Renaissance Festival

2026 season

Opens

August 29, 2026

Closes

October 4, 2026

Open days

12

Dates from a published 2026 festival schedule; confirm with the organiser.

Heads up: these dates haven't been confirmed against the festival's own schedule yet. Check with the organiser before making plans.

When it's open

Every day this festival is open. Costumes optional, but encouraged.

1. 1

   Open weekend

   Aug 29 – Aug 30

   2 days
2. 2

   Open weekend

   Sep 5 – Sep 6

   2 days
3. 3

   Open weekend

   Sep 12 – Sep 13

   2 days
4. 4

   Open weekend

   Sep 19 – Sep 20

   2 days
5. 5

   Open weekend

   Sep 26 – Sep 27

   2 days
6. 6

   Open weekend

   Oct 3 – Oct 4

   2 days