April–May
Spring Festival
The Royal Court Returns
Tudor royalty, Henry VIII, jousting, entertainment, artisans, and food.
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Georgia Renaissance Festival
Two Seasons. One Legendary Village.
Step through the gates in Fairburn, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, for live jousting, 15 stages of entertainment, 160+ artisan shoppes, food, games, and two distinct festival seasons each year.
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2
Seasons
Spring Festival + Fall Fling
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15
Live Stages
Music, comedy, characters & more
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160+
Shoppes
Artisans throughout the village
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40+
Years
Of Renaissance revelry in Georgia
Three ways in
Choose Your Adventure
October–December
Fall Fling
Nottingham Is Ready to Revel
Robin Hood, the Sheriff of Nottingham, jousting, entertainment, artisans, and fall evenings.
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GARF After Dark
The Village After Hours
21+ themed nights with music, drinks, costumes, dancing, and late-night entertainment.
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A Renaissance Village Worth the Journey
Fairburn, Georgia
Georgia Renaissance Festival is more than a show you watch. It is a village you explore.
Located in Fairburn, just south of Metro Atlanta, the festival brings together tournament fields, live stages, artisan shoppes, taverns, food stands, games, attractions, and unexpected encounters around every corner.
For more than four decades, guests have traveled from across Georgia and the Southeast to spend the day beyond the gates. Whether you’re gathering your faire crew, bringing the family, or discovering your first Ren Faire, GARF is built to be a full-day destination.
6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road
Fairburn, GA 30213
Inside the gates
Experience the Village
Live Entertainment & Jousting
Knights on the tournament field, plus music, comedy, and characters across the village.
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Artisan Shoppes
Handcrafted clothing, jewelry, leatherwork, art, gifts, and Renaissance-inspired wares.
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Food & Drink
Savory festival favorites, sweets, tavern fare, and plenty beyond the famous turkey leg.
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Games & Attractions
Test your aim, try festival games, and find adventures for guests of all ages.
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First Time at the Faire?
You don’t need a costume. You don’t need to know the story. Come as you are.
Our First-Timer’s Guide covers what to wear, when to arrive, and how to plan your day.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Georgia Renaissance Festival?
Georgia Renaissance Festival is located in Fairburn, Georgia, just south of Atlanta.
When is the Georgia Renaissance Festival open?
Georgia Renaissance Festival offers two distinct seasonal experiences each year. Spring Festival brings Tudor royalty and Renaissance pageantry to the village during April and May, while Fall Fling returns from October into December with Robin Hood, Nottingham, jousting, entertainment, and autumn revelry.
Is there a Renaissance festival near Atlanta?
Yes. Georgia Renaissance Festival is located in Fairburn, Georgia, south of Metro Atlanta and is an easy day-trip destination from throughout the Atlanta area.
What happens at the Georgia Renaissance Festival?
Guests can experience live jousting, stage entertainment, roaming characters, artisan shopping, food and drink, games, attractions, and a full Renaissance village to explore.
Do I have to wear a costume?
No. Costumes are encouraged but never required. Guests are welcome in Renaissance attire, fantasy looks, themed costumes, or everyday clothing.
Two Seasons. Countless Stories.
Royal courts in spring. Outlaws in fall. After-hours revelry when the sun goes down.
One village. More than one way to experience it.