Frequently Asked Questions
2025 Georgia Renaissance Festival!
The 2025 Georgia Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day Monday beginning April 12 thru June 1, 2025. Hours are from 10:30am to 6pm. We are open rain or shine!
Keep reading for common questions and tips & tricks for first-time fair goers.
Tips & Tricks for First Time Visitors
Arrive Early!
Miss the traffic and get to the Front Gate by 9:30am to see the Front Gate opening!
Wear Comfortable Clothing!
The Village is 32 acres of non-stop fun, so wear some shoes that will be up to the challenge. Dress comfortably and for the weather also - it can be warm in the spring!
Bring Cash!
The majority of our vendors and activities only accept cash. We have ATMs on site, but purchasing with your credit or debit card can be troublesome due to our poor cell reception and internet. It's the 16th century after all!
Print or Screenshot Your Tickets!
If you order tickets online, print or screenshot your ticket email as cell service at the Festival is very poor.
Eat Early!
The first Joust of the day ends at noon and lines for food can start to get long right at midday. Consider grabbing something early or wait until a little later in the afternoon for quicker service!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
The Festival is located just 8 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on I-85 at exit 61 (Fairburn, Peachtree City Exit). Click here for directions.
Street Address:
6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your map app will bring you to our Employee/Delivery entrance. There is no public parking at that entrance - go 500 yards further down to our Main Parking Lot - look for the flags!
What are the dates and hours?
The 2025 Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling runs every Saturday November 1st through December 6th, 2025. Hours are from 2PM until 9PM.
The 2026 Spring Festival will run Saturdays and Sundays April 11th through May 31st, 2026
What is the admission cost?
What is included with the admission price?
All entertainment shows, contests, Juggling School, Reptile Farm, and much more! You may choose to purchase souvenirs, arts and crafts, food, beverages, or games and rides.
Is there a charge for parking?
NO - Parking is FREE!
Can we re-enter the Festival later the same day?
YES - If you need to leave the village and re-enter the same day, have your hand stamped at the Exit Gate.
Can we bring food or drink into the Festival?
NO - Health and safety regulations prohibit bringing outside food or drink inside the Festival gates. Exceptions are made for people with food allergies, medical conditions, food sensitivities, and young children, i.e. infant formula. Each guest is allowed to bring in one 16oz. water bottle.
Do you offer a military discount?
No - We do not currently offer any discounts.
Is the Festival accessible for guests with disabilities?
The Festival is an outdoor event, held in a natural setting. Wheelchairs and motorized wheelchairs are welcome; however, guests may find some areas of the grounds challenging to travel. Pathways vary from grass and dirt to some gravel, and there are concrete paths in areas with a steeper incline.
Reserved parking for guests with disabilities is available and several restroom areas are available as noted on the Festival map.
Do you rent wheelchairs or wagons?
YES - Wagons and non-motorized wheelchairs are available for rent inside our Front Gate at the Information Booth.
Is there an ATM?
YES - We have multiple ATMs. Three are located just inside the Festival Front Gate, five are adjacent to Olde Towne Food Court, two others are located in the NEW Market Square area by the fountain, and two more are next to our King's Food Court.
What happens if it rains?
We are open rain or shine. It is extremely rare that we close on a Festival day.
Are there hotels nearby?
There are several hotels very close to the Festival site that we recommend:
Holiday Inn Express - Fairburn 678-6742200
- Best Western Plus - Fairburn 678-782-4700
Comfort Inn & Suites - Fairburn 678.782.4900
- Wingate By Wyndham - Fairburn 770.892.3006
- Fairfield Inn & Suites - Fairburn 770.969.1673
Link to a map of the area showing hotels
What type of clothing should we wear to the Festival?
This is an outdoor, family-friendly event, so you should dress casually with comfortable walking shoes.
Shirts and shoes are required at all times!
We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone not properly dressed or dressed in a manner that may be offensive to other guests.
Clothing which exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment is prohibited.
Clothing and visible tattoos that depict violence, nudity, vulgarity, or discriminatory language or graphics are prohibited at all times.
Can we wear costumes?
YES - We love to see our guests dressed in Renaissance costumes. However, we reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone not properly attired or dressed in a manner that may be offensive to other guests. Shirts and shoes are required at all times!
Guests are not permitted to perform for patrons and/or accept tips or charge for photographs out of respect to the Festival's working cast of performing artists. Festival actors can be identified by a special "OFFICIAL GARF CAST" badge worn on their costume.
Can we bring our musical instruments?
The Festival hosts a variety of musicians and performers whom depend upon the Festival as a means of earning a living. Furthermore, as a performance venue with paid admission, the Festival adheres to strict music copyright laws.
It is for these reasons that the Festival does not permit attendees to bring in or perform on musical instruments of their own.
Weapons Policy
The Festival bans firearms of any type on our premises. This includes those attendees who maintain a Georgia Weapons Carry License or a similar permit from another state. No functioning projectile weapons - including water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols.
If your costume includes a sword or dagger it must remain properly sheathed and peace-tied. Present yourself to the Security person at our Front Gate. Drawing of any type of weapon at any time is NOT allowed. Broadaxes, claymores, maces, halberds, tipped arrows, or pole weapons are NOT allowed.
How can I get involved with the Festival?
The Festival is staffed by many local people in a variety of roles. We hold auditions for actors, musicians, and our Apprentice Program in January, and support cast member applications are taken in March. You can find out the exact dates and times by visiting our Seasonal Employment page.
Can we bring our pet to the Festival?
NO - Due to the many performing animals in the Festival, no pets are allowed in the village.
Are Service Dogs allowed at the Festival?
YES -
Definition of a Service Animal: A service animal is defined by the ADA as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Examples include guiding individuals who are blind, alerting individuals who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, or alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure.
Note: Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals do not qualify
as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted.
Our Policy is as follows:
Policy Guidelines:
- Access: Individuals with service animals are welcome to attend and participate in
all activities and access all public areas of the event.
- Control & Behavior:
- Service animals must be under
the handler's control at all times, using a leash, harness, or tether
unless these devices interfere with the animal's work or the individual's
disability.
- The animal must be housebroken
and behave appropriately in a public setting.
- The animal must not be aggressive toward people or other animals.
- Exclusion: A service animal may be asked to leave the premises if:
- It is out of control and the
handler does not take effective action.
- It is not housebroken.
- Its presence poses a direct
threat to the health or safety of others.
In such cases, the person with a disability will still be allowed to participate in the event without the animal.
4. Responsibilities: Handlers are responsible for:
- The care and supervision of
their service animal.
- Cleaning up after the animal.
- Bringing necessary supplies such
as water bowls and waste bags.
Additional Notes:
- For safety reasons, certain areas may have restricted access for animals (e.g., food prep zones or stages), unless the service animal's presence is essential.
Where are the closest hotels?
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