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Carolina Renaissance Festival

Huntersville, North Carolina

A large autumn festival north of Charlotte with a 25-acre village, jousting tournament and an extensive artisan marketplace.

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2026 season

Opens
October 3, 2026
Closes
November 22, 2026
Open days
16

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

    Oct 3 – Oct 4

    2 days
  2. 2

    Open weekend

    Oct 10 – Oct 11

    2 days
  3. 3

    Open weekend

    Oct 17 – Oct 18

    2 days
  4. 4

    Open weekend

    Oct 24 – Oct 25

    2 days
  5. 5

    Open weekend

    Oct 31 – Nov 1

    2 days
  6. 6

    Open weekend

    Nov 7 – Nov 8

    2 days
  7. 7

    Open weekend

    Nov 14 – Nov 15

    2 days
  8. 8

    Open weekend

    Nov 21 – Nov 22

    2 days