GARF After Dark
Georgia Renaissance Festival Presents
GARF After Dark
Fall 2026
Drink. Dance. Revel.
The Village After Hours
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Four Friday nights plus Thanksgiving Eve. 21+ only. Each night its own theme. Premium cocktails, live music, a headline DJ, hookah, and the village lit from dusk until midnight. This is GARF After Dark — the part of Fall you'll be talking about.
21+ Entry Required
Five Themed Nights
7 PM – Midnight
Valid ID Required
The Experience
What Is GARF After Dark
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The Village Has a Different Side After Dark.
GARF After Dark is the Georgia Renaissance Festival's adults-only Friday night series, arriving each fall for five exclusive nights — four Fridays plus Thanksgiving Eve. When daylight fades and the torches are lit, the village transforms into something richer — smokier, louder, more indulgent.
Each night carries its own theme, its own character — but every one is built around the same foundation: premium cocktails poured beneath the open sky, a headline DJ from High Fantasy Events commanding the night, live music flooding the Tavern Energy Stage, hookah lounges draped in atmosphere, and curated bites to fuel the revelry. Doors open at 7 PM. The night runs until midnight. This is GARF after hours — and it is unlike anything the village offers by day.
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Themed Nights
Four Fridays + Thanksgiving Eve. Each night its own character.
21+
Adults Only Entry
A grown-up night designed for grown-up revelry.
Fall 2026 · Georgia
7 PM – Midnight each night. Dates and ticket details coming soon.
Built Different
Why After Dark Is Unlike Anything Else
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21+ Themed Nights
Adults only. Four Fridays plus Thanksgiving Eve, each with its own theme and character. 7 PM to midnight.
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Headline DJ
High Fantasy Events brings a headline DJ to own the night — sets that move the crowd and define the after-hours energy.
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Tavern Energy Stage
Live music pours from the Tavern Energy Stage all evening long — raw, loud, and exactly right for a village lit well into the night.
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Cocktails, Hookah & Curated Foods
Premium spirits, craft cocktails, hookah lounges, and curated bites — indulgence is the whole point.
Into the Night
Experience Highlights
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Drink Under the Lights
Premium cocktails and spirits poured beneath torchlight and string lights — the village bar scene, elevated.
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Dance Into the Night
A headline DJ sets the tempo. The crowd decides how long the night lasts.
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Live Music & DJ Energy
The Tavern Energy Stage brings live acts. High Fantasy Events brings the headline set. Two sounds. One night.
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Premium Cocktails & Curated Bites
Expertly mixed drinks alongside curated foods — the kind of pairing that makes the night feel considered.
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Hookah Lounges & Tavern Mood
Settle into the smoke, the candlelight, and the atmosphere. The village was made for nights like this.
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Five Themed Nights
Four Fridays plus Thanksgiving Eve — each night its own theme, its own atmosphere, its own reason to return.
Plan Your Night
What to Expect
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GARF After Dark arrives on five nights this fall at the Georgia Renaissance Festival grounds — four Friday nights plus Thanksgiving Eve. Each night is 21+ only, doors open at 7 PM, and the village runs until midnight. Valid ID is required at entry, no exceptions.
Each night carries its own theme and its own identity — five distinct experiences woven from the same DNA: premium cocktails, the Tavern Energy Stage running live music, a headline DJ from High Fantasy Events, hookah lounges, and curated food offerings available throughout the evening.
Specific dates, individual themes, and ticketing details will be announced soon. Join the priority list to be among the first notified when everything goes live.
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Dates & Hours
Four Fridays + Thanksgiving Eve, Fall 2026. Doors 7 PM – Midnight. Specific dates coming soon.
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Age Requirement
21+ only. Valid government-issued ID required at entry.
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Tickets
Details coming soon. Priority list members get first access.
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Location
Georgia Renaissance Festival grounds — the village you know, after dark.
First Into the Night
Step Into After Dark
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Join the priority list for early ticket drops, lineup reveals, and five nights of 21+ revelry. Dates are coming. Themes are coming. Be first.
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Your spot on the list is one click away.
The signup form lives at our secure list page. Click below, fill it out once, and you're in — first word on dates, themes, tickets, and everything After Dark.
Interests
General updates · Ticket drops · VIP news · Food & drink · Entertainment
Experience Preferences
Headline DJ · Tavern Stage · Cocktails · Hookah · Curated foods
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Know Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is GARF After Dark?
GARF After Dark is the Georgia Renaissance Festival's 21+ Friday night series held during Fall 2026. It's a premium, adults-only evening experience running from 7 PM to midnight — five themed nights built around premium cocktails, live music, a headline DJ, hookah lounges, and curated foods, set within the GARF village after hours.
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Is After Dark strictly 21+?
Yes — After Dark is strictly 21+ and requires valid, government-issued photo ID for entry. This policy is firm and applies to all attendees without exception.
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When does After Dark run, and what are the hours?
After Dark runs five nights this fall — four Friday nights plus Thanksgiving Eve. Doors open at 7 PM and the village runs until midnight each night. Specific dates will be announced soon; join the priority list to hear first.
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Does each night have a different theme?
Yes — every After Dark night has its own theme and identity. While each shares the same premium experience at its core, the individual night themes will be revealed closer to the season. Join the priority list to receive theme announcements the moment they drop.
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Will tickets be limited?
After Dark is a curated, premium experience — not mass general admission. We strongly recommend joining the priority list for early access once tickets become available. Ticketing details will be announced soon.
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What kind of entertainment will there be?
Each After Dark night features a headline DJ from High Fantasy Events alongside live music on the Tavern Energy Stage. Additional entertainment details will be revealed as the series approaches.
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How do I get first access?
Join the priority list above. Priority list members receive announcements before the general public — first word on dates, tickets, and After Dark details, delivered directly to your inbox.
Five Themed Nights
The Village Awaits.
GARF After Dark · Fall 2026 · 21+ Only
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Drink. Dance. Revel. Five themed nights of late-evening village revelry — premium cocktails, a headline DJ, live music, hookah, and something you won't find anywhere else. Four Fridays plus Thanksgiving Eve. 7 PM to midnight. Be among the first through the gates.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
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21+ Only
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Valid ID Required
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Five Themed Nights · Fall 2026