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Sterling Renaissance Festival

Sterling, New York

A 35-acre Renaissance village in the Finger Lakes region of New York, with twelve stages and a jousting tournament. 2026 is its 50th anniversary season.

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2026 season

Opens
July 4, 2026
Closes
August 16, 2026
Open days
14

Dates confirmed against the festival's official site. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 7pm.

Weekend by weekend

Most festivals give each weekend its own theme. Costumes optional, but encouraged.

  1. 1

    Family Appreciation Weekend

    Jul 4 – Jul 5

  2. 2

    Romance Weekend

    Jul 11 – Jul 12

  3. 3

    Ale Fest Weekend

    Jul 18 – Jul 19

  4. 4

    Pirate Invasion Weekend

    Jul 25 – Jul 26

  5. 5

    Highland Fling Weekend

    Aug 1 – Aug 2

  6. 6

    Fantasy, Fairies & the Future Weekend

    Aug 8 – Aug 9

  7. 7

    Grand Finale Weekend

    Aug 15 – Aug 16

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