Raise a Goblet, the Ren Fest Approaches!
Atlanta drivers may lack chivalry, but in Fairburn, knights settle disputes the proper way—on horseback, with a lance, and in front of a roaring crowd. The season of turkey legs, sword fights, and thunderous “Huzzahs!” is nearly here, with the Georgia Renaissance Festival opening April 12.
Time is short, and the Queen frowns upon ill-prepared peasants—will you be a noble or a tavern-dwelling scoundrel? You’ve got tons options because, for eight weekends, Newcastle becomes a wild mix of jousting, jesters, and medieval marketplace madness.
Summon Your Fellowship: Festival Details
- Where: Fairburn, GA (just south of Atlanta off I-85—no need to trek through Mordor).
- When: Saturdays & Sundays, April 12 – June 1 (plus Memorial Day Monday).
- Tickets: Secure them online now for a discount, or a season pass with unlimited access to all 17 days—because one does not simply visit Ren Fest only once.
A Themed Weekend for Every Traveler
Whether you're rolling in with your cosplay crew or wrangling kids for a day of adventure, each themed weekend brings a new reason to don a costume (or at least admire those who do).
- Vikings & Barbarians (April 12-13): Battle cries, epic beards, and the noble sport of fish-flinging—real man stuff!
- Pet-Friendly Weekend (April 19-20): Dress your dog, cat, or well-behaved dragon in costume and parade them through Newcastle.
- Highland Fling (April 26-27): Whether you be a braw Highland warrior or a bonnie lass, this is the weekend to flaunt your tartan!
A Festival Fit for a King—New Performers & Fan-Favorite Entertainment
With fantastic spectacles and enough mead to make a dwarf blush, this year’s festival is packed with games, feasting, and all the medieval mischief you can handle.
- Magician Doc Dixon (NEW!): A magician so cunning he fooled magic experts Penn & Teller—now, he turns his trickery on Newcastle.
- Zoltan the Adequate (NEW!): Fire-eating, balloon-swallowing, and feats of absurdity.
- The Hanlon-Lees Action Theater: Full-contact jousting, real armor, and absolutely no mercy.
- Feast Like a Monarch: Giant turkey legs and steak on a stake. If you leave with clean hands, you did it wrong.
- The Artisan Marketplace: Over 150 artisans selling hand-forged swords, custom leatherwork, and intricate jewelry, plus live demos of medieval craftsmanship.
- Cosplay & Costumes: A plain t-shirt and jeans won’t cut it—for you will displease the Royal Court.
- The Infamous Pub Crawl (Rated R, Separate Ticket Required!): Stumble your way through Newcastles’ pubs with a crew of mischief-makers who keep the chaos just controlled. Strictly ADULTS only! Only 30 spots per crawl—grab your tankard before the ale runs dry!
The gates of Newcastle won’t stay open forever, so don’t let this adventure pass you by. Grab your tickets now for this festival of legends, galloping into Fairburn this April!
On a quest for more magical fun? Find your holy grail at www.gbj.com/arts-entertainment.
