Eastern North Carolina Renaissance Faire 2025

Eastern North Carolina Renaissance Faire is a new medieval-themed event taking place at Lenoir County Fairgrounds in Kinston during the month of April. The family-friendly outdoor faire recreates a Medieval village, full of costumed actors, games, and continuous entertainment. Thanks to a realistic historical and fantasy setting, the faire attracts much interest in Lenoir County, Eastern North Carolina.

Entertainment includes jousting, a royal contest, games of dungeons and dragons, sword fighting, caber tossing, and live music. The idea of Eastern North Carolina Renaissance Faire is to capture the spirit of the Renaissance era and support local businesses and homegrown talent. The faire features many artisans, offering their unique items to the public. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume and participate in the Costume Contest.

Get ready to meet knights, Vikings, pirates, fairies, and royalties. Also, you don't want to miss The King and Queen with their royal court! 2024 performers include Debracey Productions (Jousting group), Jacques ze Whipper, Ses Carny, The Shadow Players, Captain Jim & Lady Louisa, Sky High Skyler, and Harp Twins ft. Volfgang Twins.

The faire runs from 10 am to 6 pm. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. General admission is $25, when purchased online. Children, aged 7-12, pay $20, and seniors and veterans pay $15. Children aged 6 & under can get in for free.