Arizona Renaissance Festival
Open Saturdays and Sundays from January 31, and February 1 through March 28 and 29, 2026
Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take a stroll through the colorful Village of Fairhaven where history comes alive with non-stop, day-long, immersive and interactive entertainments like no place else! Shop an abundance of arts and crafts in the village open-air Artisan Market!
Adventure awaits with games and rides, valiant jousting knights on horseback, majestic falconry, beautiful mermaids and fairies, friendly dragons, delicious feasting, and so much more! Come one, come all for a non-stop, day-long family adventure!
Keep scrolling to learn more! And CLICK HERE to plan your visit with important driving tips, ticket policies, and more must know info!
Learn more about the 2026 Festival Season
Ticket Information!
~ NEW in 2026! ~
Festival Facts!
The Hops!
- Pub Crawl
Themed Weekends!
The Pleasure Feast!
Amazing Shopping!
Delicious Food!
Exciting Shows!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
Don’t miss your chance to escape the modern world and immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of chivalry, feasting, and shopping at the open-air Arizona Renaissance Festival!
The Festival is only open for 9 weekends! Plan your visit with family & friends now so you can get your tickets early.
Get tickets anytime when you buy online.
Directions & Map
Directions to the Festival
Positioned conveniently in the East Valley, the Festival's location makes it easily accessible to all who wish to step into a world of knights, maidens, and jousting tournaments. The Arizona Renaissance Festival is held in Gold Canyon, just seven miles east of Apache Junction on US Highway 60.
Arizona Renaissance Festival - 12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
Driving to the Arizona Renaissance Festival
From Metro Phoenix:
Take the Superstition Freeway (US Hwy 60) East, past Gold Canyon Golf Resort to the Festival.
From Metro Tucson:
Take the Tucson shortcut, The Pinal Pioneer Parkway (Hwy 79) to Florence Junction. West 7 miles on US Hwy 60 to the Festival Village.
From Casa Grande:
Take the Exit 185 to Hwy 387 connecting to 87/287 to Florence turn North on Hwy 79 to Florence Junction, West 7 miles on US Hwy 60 to the Festival Village
From Flagstaff/Northern Arizona:
Take I-17 South to Phoenix connection to I-10 then East on Superstition Fwy (US Hwy 60), past Gold Canyon Golf Resort to the Festival Village.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors who have graciously supported the Arizona Renaissance Festival.
Your unwavering dedication and commitment have played an essential role in bringing this extraordinary event to life year after year. Our partnerships have allowed us to create a magical atmosphere where guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant spirit of the Renaissance. Your support not only helps us maintain the highest standards of entertainment but also enables us to provide enriching experiences for all our visitors.
Once again, we express our deepest gratitude to our sponsors for their invaluable partnership, and we look forward to continuing this incredible journey together.
