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Saturdays & Sundays — SEP 2 to OCT 15 (plus Labor Day & Indigenous Peoples Day) — 10:30 am to 6:00 pm — 122 Mack Road, Lebanon

NEW ENGLAND’S OLDE ENGLAND™

The Connecticut Renaissance Faire®

25th Anniversary Celebration!

Faire Media & News

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If you can’t find the information you are looking for below, please reach out to our Marketing Director, Eric Tetreault, at eric@ctfaire.com to schedule a call time.

Press Passes

We do not issue complimentary passes on our final two weekends.

Lebanon, Conn – Members of the broadcast media on assignment receive complimentary admission to our event. Please reach out to our Marketing Director, Eric Tetreault, at eric@ctfaire.com to request a pass. If you do not hear from Eric within 24 hours or you need to visit the Faire sooner, simply show up at our entry gate and request him for entry.

Media Releases

Find a list of our current media releases below:

General Release [Feb 14, 2023]

Faire Fast Facts

What: The 25th annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Where: Lions Country Fairgrounds, 122 Mack Road, Lebanon, CT.
When: Every Saturday & Sunday, September 2 to October 15, 2022, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. Approximately 20 minutes from Hartford and New London. About an hour from Providence and Springfield.
Cost: $15 for adults 16+, $10 for Youth ages 7-15, and FREE admission for children six and under. Public-friendly pets are $5. Parking is free with kind donations gratefully accepted by local fundraising organizations.
Attendance: The Faire welcomes more than 50,000 guests who make the event a family tradition.

Don’t have time to send a photographer? Grab some high-resolution images from our photo gallery for media use.

Questions? Speak to a real person during Faire business hours at 860-478-5954.

$ 15 General Admission (Ages 16+)

Youth (7-15): $10
Child (0-6): $FREE
Pets (dogs need rabies vax) $5

FAQ & Faire Policies

Directions & Info

Who: All ages. Costumes encouraged but not required.
What: The annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire.
Where: 122 Mack Road, Lebanon, CT
When: Every Saturday & Sunday from September 2 to October 15, 2023, PLUS Labor Day & Columbus Day Mondays.
Hours: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Cost: General Admission $15 (ages 16+); Youth Admission (ages 7-15); Child Admission (0-6) FREE. Tickets can be purchased online through our website or at the Faire's Box Office on all event days. Online tickets may include a convenience fee.
Cash & Credit: Cash is required for games and food. Admission and many merchants also accept credit cards. ATM available inside the Faire.

Refund & Re-Entry Policy

Refunds: The Faire does not offer refunds or ticket exchanges, including reimbursements for closure due to weather, acts of God, unused tickets, or other reasons beyond our control.
Re-Entry: We do allow same-day re-entry to the faire. Get a hand stamp at our entrance before exiting.

Photo & Video Policy

General Photography: All Faire guests may take photos and video for personal use. Performers reserve the right to ask any guest to cease photography or videography of their show at any time for any reason.

Commercial Photography: We do not allow commercial photography without express written permission from Faire management.

Permission to Photograph

During the event, anyone on the Faire site grants The Connecticut Renaissance Faire permission to capture their image via camera or video to use in Faire collateral materials. Parents and guardians grant the Faire permission to photograph their child for us in our collateral materials. Collateral materials include online videos, television commercials, radio commercials, websites, social media, etc.

Dog & Pet Rules - Look!

Our Faire welcomes all public-friendly, well-behaved pets. The following rules are mandatory for dogs:

- Rabies Vax: All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination.
- Dogs in Heat: Intact dogs in heat are not permitted.
- Leash Rules: You must have your dog leashed and in control at all times. Leashes must be non-retractable and no longer than 6 feet maximum.

The following rules apply to all pets:

Clean-Up: We expect guests to clean up after their pets. It is your responsibility to ensure pets do not relieve themselves on tents or booths.
Pets We Allow: The Faire allows dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, rats, lizards, and goats. We do not allow horses, donkeys, mules, or general livestock. If you aren't sure the Faire will admit your pet into the event, please call us at 860-478-5954 before heading out. The Faire reserves the right to remove or refuse entry to any pet.
Unruly Pets or Owners: We reserve the right to remove any pet or pet owner without a refund at any time for not obeying the rules set forth by management.

Inclement Weather Policy

We intend to continue with our regular schedule, rain or shine. Should the weather become dangerous to our participants or guests, we will alter the show schedule without notice or close the event. Our Facebook Page (fb.com/ctfaire) will be updated as soon as possible. If you are concerned about potential closures, please call our box office at 860-478-5954 before leaving home.

Weapon & Costume Policy

Guests are welcome to wear family-friendly costuming to get into the fun. Costuming doesn't have to be "Renaissance" as we're a fantasy-based event. Come as you are or as you wish to be. Anything public-friendly goes, including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Superheros, Villains, Stormtroopers, etc.

Any bladed weapons must be peace-tied. Weapons that are not easily peace-tied subject approval by Gate Security on a case-by-case basis. Replica weapons that resemble modern firearms are not permitted.

Outside Food & Drink Policy

While the Faire has various affordable food options, we also allow guests to bring packed lunches, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. We will escort individuals found in possession of outside alcohol off of the site without a refund.

Container Inspection

Faire management reserves the right to inspect any package or container for any reason.

Ticket Scam Warning

Be aware that there are numerous ticket scammers on Facebook claiming that (for whatever excuse) they can’t make it to the Faire this year and want to sell their tickets (usually cheap). Scammers are also able to print fake tickets and attempt to sell them in our parking lot. We cannot guarantee the validity of these tickets. To avoid being scammed we recommend purchasing your tickets through our website or at our box office on all Faire days.

Do You Run Any Other Shows?

Renaissance Faires originated in California back in the sixties. Since then, they've spread across the country, with some states having more than one. We run two shows in Connecticut: The Connecticut Renaissance Faire (Lebanon, CT) and Robin Hood's Medieval Faire (Harwinton, CT). Accept no substitutions.

Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Event Registration Terms & Conditions

These are the terms (the "Agreement") that govern your participation in the Connecticut Renaissance Faire event (the "Event").

By purchasing tickets or attending the Event, you agree to these terms, which form a legal contract between Stone Circle, Inc, DBA The Connecticut Renaissance Faire ("Faire"), and the registered attendee ("you"). If you are purchasing tickets on behalf of another, you must ensure the person attending is aware of these terms and accepts them. By completing this registration, you warrant that you have made the attendee aware of these terms, and they agree to them.

1. Event Admission

1.1 Admittance.

Your registration entitles you to admittance to the Event. You will handle any (and all) costs associated with your attendance (including travel and accommodations). Faire shall have no liability for such expenses.

1.2 Termination.

You acknowledge Faire reserves the right to remove you from the Event without refund if your presence or behavior creates a disruption or hinders the Event or enjoyment of other attendees.

1.3 Media.

By attending the Event, you acknowledge and agree to grant Faire the right to record, film, photograph, or capture your likeness during events in any media now available and hereafter developed. You also acknowledge that Faire may distribute, broadcast, use, or disseminate that likeness perpetually without further approval or with any payment to you. This permission to Faire includes, but is not limited to, the right to edit such media, use the media alone and other information, and allow others to disseminate the media.

1.4 Event Content.

In its sole discretion, you agree that Faire reserves the right to change any aspects of the Event, including but not limited to the event name, theme, stories, content, performers, and time.

2. Fee(s)

2.1 Payment.

The payment of the applicable fee(s) for the Event is due upon registration or at the Faire Box Office. If such payment is insufficient or declined for any reason, Faire may refuse to admit you to the Event and shall have no liability in that regard.

2.2 Taxes.

The fee(s) for the Event include all required taxes and fees.

3. Substitution and cancellation policy

3.1

There are no refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

4. Privacy Policy

4.1

Faire gathers limited personal data through event sales transactions, feedback forms, and other voluntarily submitted information. We may use this data to:

To provide you with the products and services you have purchased from us;
Inform you of changes or other announcements related to the events you have or will participate in;
To reach out with special offers or notifications on our events or other policies;
To handle customer service issues or community issues, such as mediation of policy violations;
To assess or follow up on services you have purchased from us;
To analyze event holder metrics;
To share news and announcements;

Faire does not sell or trade your contact information with third parties. You may remove your email from our email list by clicking the link at the bottom of any email we send to you.

This website may use cookies and other methods to track and manage your experience, improve our customer experience, handle site features and assist with customer service.

5. Intellectual property

5.1

Stone Circle, Inc, owns all intellectual property rights in and to the Event.

6. Warranties and limitation of liability

6.1

Faire provides no warranties regarding any aspect of the Event or related materials offered at the Event. Faire disclaims all implied warranties to the fullest extent possible under this Agreement's laws. Neither Stone Circle, Inc., Faire, or Faire's staff can accept any responsibility or liability for reliance on you or any person in any aspect of the Event.

6.2

Other than to the extent required by law: (I) neither Faire nor its staff shall be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential costs, damages, or losses arising directly or indirectly from the Event or other aspect related to that or in connection with this Agreement.

6.3

The amount you pay for the Event is the maximum aggregate liability of Faire for any claim in this Agreement, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise (including any negligent act or omission).

7. Governing law and jurisdiction

7.1 The laws of the State of Connecticut govern this Agreement, and the parties shall submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Connecticut courts.

7.2 All claims and disputes arising under or relating to this Agreement will be settled by binding arbitration in the State of Connecticut or other locations mutually agreeable to the parties. The arbitration will be conducted on a confidential basis according to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any decision or award as a result of any such arbitration proceeding shall be in writing and shall provide an explanation for all conclusions of law and fact and shall include the assessment of costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees. Any such arbitration shall consist of a written record of the arbitration hearing. An award of arbitration may be confirmed in a court of competent jurisdiction.

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Saturdays & Sundays — SEP 2 to OCT 15 (plus Labor Day & Indigenous Peoples Day) — 10:30 am to 6:00 pm — 122 Mack Road, Lebanon

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