July 1st - August 13th. Saturdays and Sundays 10am-7pm. Rain or shine. The Sterling Renaissance Festival is one of the oldest and most successful …
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Oct 28, 2024
###The bad### ATMs died for a while and the cash only nature of most food and water sources meant no cash = no food or water. And it’s event style pricing so expect $10+ for a beer. Plan to bring ca… Full review by Isaac W
Aug 5, 2024
Perhaps it's not fair to compare the festival's current iteration with those of past years, but I'll do it anyway. If memory serves, my first visit to the Sterling Renaissance Festival was in the 198… Full review by James H
Aug 13, 2023
I have wanted to go to a Renaissance Faire for MANY years, and finally, I made it! There were a LOT of cars in the parking lot, which made me think that it would be terribly crowded. However, once … Full review by JuneNY
Do you pay for rides? And games, even when your on a fieldtrip with your school?
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The rides, games, food, drink, services, and artisan crafts are all at your expense. Booths at the faire are owned by the artisans and these are their businesses. Your admission covers all …
The rides, games, food, drink, services, and artisan crafts are all at your expense. Booths at the faire are owned by the artisans and these are their businesses. Your admission covers all your entertainment. There is no per-show charge and performers roam the lanes all day to interact with you as well. Sterling runs weekends only from early July through mid-August. There are no school days.
Terrible, everything takes so much longer than it should, food, beer, shows, be prepared to wait around an insane amount of time. Shows have a perverse tone that isn't appropriate for kids.
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The fair provides a program indicating the ratings of each act/show. The entertainer's specifically warn the audience that it not appropriate for some viewers. It depends on what time …
The fair provides a program indicating the ratings of each act/show. The entertainer's specifically warn the audience that it not appropriate for some viewers. It depends on what time of day or weekend attending that crowds are heavy when waiting for food & drink.