Ohio Renaissance Festival

10/12/2026

We're nearly sold out for Saturday, October 17! Hurry and purchase tickets at the link in the comments for Saturday. You can also plan a Sunday Funday and join us on 10/18.

10/12/2026

Time flies when you’re having fun at Ohio Ren Fest! Take a look back at Time Traveler’s Weekend. 🕰️

📷: Wes Smith, amit_alexander_, djhailstrm, nurtured.skin.studio, ravegummy, marshaldurham, julesn_02

10/12/2026

During Romance Weekend, love is in the air — and in the glass. 💕🍷 On October 17 and 18, raise a cup of Camelot Mead with Oliver Winery. Along with their delicious, orange-blossom honey w**e, you'll taste 3 other sweet w**es paired with delectable chocolates. Gather your betrothed or your band of merry companions and celebrate Sweetest Day with us!

🎟️ To purchase tickets, head to our ticketing link and scroll down to "Special Events."

📍 Noble Nook
🗓️ October 17 & 18
⌛ 2 p.m. (check in at 1:45 p.m.)

10/11/2026

TODAY'S SPECIAL GUEST — CHRISTOPHER BUEHLMAN!

You might know him as comedian Christophe the Insulter ... Christopher is now a bestselling author and has written eight books in the genres of horror, dark fantasy and historical fiction. His new book, "The Thrice-Bound Fool" will be available at the Ohio Renaissance Festival today before anywhere else!!

📚 Book Release and Signing: 1-2 p.m. | Feast Hall
Secure your copy for sale from Prologue Books, get your book signed by Christopher Buehlman during meet & greets and enjoy a private reading. Get tickets at the link in the comments, then continue to "Special Events."

📖 Free Book Reading: 2-2:45 p.m. | Shipwrecked Stage
Gather 'round the pirate ship and hear a live reading of "The Thrice-Bound Fool."

Christopher Buehlman

10/11/2026

Steam punk continues to rule the realm today! Drop a photo of your garb for a chance to be featured. ⬇️

🏰 Time Travelers Weekend: October 10-11, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
📍 10542 Ohio 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
🎟️ Get tickets for today at the link in the comments.

📷: The Portrait Dude

10/10/2026

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! 📜

Attention travelers and seekers of merriment! Before you journey to the Ohio Renaissance Festival, heed these humble hints from our friends at the gate:

🚗 The parking lot opens at 8:30 a.m. — not a moment sooner. Arrive early and you will simply be early. (Bring snacks. We won’t judge.)

📍 One address to rule them all: 10542 East State Route 73. Do NOT trust thy GPS if it whispers any other address into your ear. It lies. It has always lied.

🌦️ Dress for the weather — whatever it may be! Sunshine, drizzle, surprise wind, all four seasons before noon… ’tis Ohio, after all. Layers are your armor.

🙋 Follow the parking attendants! They wave those arms with great purpose and ancient wisdom. Trust them.

💵 Bring coin of the realm! Credit cards occasionally refuse to cooperate, so a bit of cash is wise. (ATMs are on the grounds should your purse run light.)

Now go forth and make merry! Huzzah! 🍻

10/10/2026

Time Travelers Weekend starts now! ⏳ Which realm or century is your group teleporting to? Tell us below!

🏰 Time Travelers Weekend: October 10-11, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
📍 10542 Ohio 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
🎟️ Get Sunday tickets at the link in the comments.

10/09/2026

TONIGHT!!!
Seat are available, but limited. Be sure to bring a chair!

ARE YOU READY?!

The wait is OVER! Tonight, The Dayton Affair brings ROCKY HORROR to the Ohio Renaissance Festival, and we’re ready to give you a show you won’t forget!

WE ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who grabbed tickets and is coming out to party with us tonight! We can’t wait to see you!

A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS

-Please bring a chair if you can! Seating is available, but it is limited

-Pre-show and games 7pm Show 8pm

-Prop bags and merch will be available for purchase at our merch booth.

Let’s do this!!

10/09/2026

The incoming tropical storm is going to make a splash on Sunday! Here are tips to make your Ohio Ren Fest visit just as fun in the rain:

🌧️ Dress for the weather — wear your muck boots. They might not be the shoes you planned to wear with your garb, but you will still look fantastic! Please trust us — you will sink in the mud if you wear heels.
🌧️ Please follow the parking attendants' instructions on where to park. They know the conditions of certain areas on the lot and where best to park your vehicle.
🌧️ Take cover at places like 3 Fools Pub, the Aleing Knight and the Gryphon's Nest.

10/09/2026

⏳ Travelers from every age and realm, assemble! Come to the multiverse dressed as your favorite hero, villain, creature or character from the worlds of comics, anime, sci-fi and fantasy. From Victorian steampunk elegance to far-flung futures, all travelers are welcome!

📚 "Thrice Bound Fool" Book Release Event with author Christopher Buehlman on Sunday. Purchase tickets under "Special Events."

🏰 Time Travelers Weekend: October 10-11, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
📍 10542 Ohio 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
🎟️ Get Sunday tickets at the link in the comments.