King Richard’s Faire, THE New England Renaissance Festival, is the premiere fall entertainment event with fun for all ages!

Themed Weekends and Special Events

WEEKEND 1:

Labor Day Weekend
(three days of Faire fun!)

Saturday, September 2

Opening Day - Free Admission for Carver, MA residents with proper ID

Sunday, September 3

Salute to Safety

(All active duty-veteran-retired Military, Police, Fire, and EMS personnel are admitted free of charge with proper ID/ pay stub at the box office. A valid ID must accompany a pay stub. Military IDs accepted; DD214, Veteran Status State IDs, Active Military issue.) Don't miss our ceremony before the 5:00 p.m. joust to honor our heroes and recognize their important contributions.

Monday, September 4

Open for Labor Day!

WEEKEND 2:

Cleavage Contest Weekend

Saturday, September 9

Cleavage Contest and Corset Wearing Workshop

4:00 p.m.: The KRF Annual CLEAVAGE Contest on the King’s Stage (18+)

Faire ladies of the realm are invited to be daring, without baring! A series of competitions makes this celebration of the female form a hilariously fun time for participants and spectators alike. The contest allows 50 contestants max, 18+. Registration 30 minutes before at the Maypole between the King's Stage and Queen's Stage.

1:30 p.m. : "Lace 'em Up" Corset Wearing Workshop

(18+) Lace 'em up lessons from some of the realm's favorite clothiers on the Twin Taverns Stage. No registration is required.

Sunday, September 10

Special Ticketed Event:

Jacques Ze Whipper Meet & Greet - September 10th only!
You don't know Jack!.... Or do you?

Click here and select September 10th for your ticket!

Purchase this very special ticket giving you one admission to the Faire for the day, and a chance to get up close and personal with Jacques Ze Whipper, our world-famous Frenchman! You'll be the first to see a new performance piece by Jacques, and mingle with superfans in a private area for a very special one-hour event. All ticketed fans will receive a bottle of water, an autographed photo of Jacques, and a special KRF gift. "Whip" your phone out for a pic together with Jacques before you are escorted to VIP seating at his final performance of the day.

Event specifics will be emailed to ticketholders;

limited tickets are available.

WEEKEND 3:

Warriors Weekend

Saturday, September 16:

4:00 p.m.: Viking Tug O' War on the Joust Field

Bring your warrior friends and join teams as they compete to be the victors in this challenge of strength!
Registration is one half-hour before at "The King’s Nuts" at the Joust Field

Sunday, September 17:

September Pub Crawl, 21+

Take a trip through the Faire where you’ll find love for new friends… and beer! Must be 21+ with proper ID to participate. KRF reminds anyone consuming alcoholic beverages to please drink responsibly!

*Tickets must be purchased in advance online on our ticket site.*

WEEKEND 4:

Fandom in the Kingdom Weekend

Both Saturday, September 23 & Sunday, September 24

All day: Magical HP House Meetups

Join fellow Potterheads for meetups at various Faire locations - check your House listings at the Remembrance Shoppe when you arrive for details, all ages are welcome!

4:00 p.m.: HP Sorting Hat on the King’s Stage

Want to know what “House” you truly belong to? Now you can! Meet on the King's Stage for a fast-moving hat sorting for all ages! No pre-registration is required. This is a timed event, and it is possible that not everyone who shows up will be able to participate.

Costume Parade to the Tournament Field

At the conclusion of the Hat Sorting, all persons wearing Potter-themed costumes are invited to show them off in a parade to… and through the Tournament field!

WEEKEND 5:

Gamers, Myths & Legends

Saturday, September 30:

4:00 p.m. Live Action KRF Dungeons & Dragons Gaming on the King's Stage, and Costume Parade to follow to the Tournament Field.

Sunday, October 1:

4:00 p.m. Witches Trivia on the King's Stage featuring all things witch, from Hollywood to All Hallow's Eve.

2:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Witch Dance on the Tournament Field

Got the itch to witch? Anyone can join in this international flash mob-style dance by emailing [email protected]. Pre-registration required for both performances.

WEEKEND 6:

Highland Happenings

Saturday, October 7:

4:00 p.m.: Highland Hunks, Men in Kilts Contest on the King’s Stage (18+)

Men of the realm are invited to be daring, without baring! No kilt? No problem: there’s a place for you! This series of competitions celebrates the male form and is a hilariously fun time for participants and spectators alike. Maximum of 50 contestants, must be male, 18+. (RFA) Registration is 30 minutes beforehand at the Maypole.

Sunday, October 8:

Open for Holiday Weekend Fun

Monday, October 9:

4:00 p.m.: KRF Highland Games on the Tournament Field (18+) This high-stakes Tournament Field Competition is a series of classic Highland games with a KRF Twist! Do you have what it takes? 50 contestants max. Guests with medical or physical limitations should not compete, and do so at their own risk. Registration takes place 30 minutes beforehand at "The King’s Nuts" at the Tournament Field.

WEEKEND 7:

Love is in the Faire

Saturday, October 14:

4:00 p.m.: Vow Renewal Ceremony on the King’s Stage

All married couples looking to reaffirm their commitment to one another are invited to join in this beloved event. Stage space is limited to couples only. Family groupings may join in from ground level. Maximum of 25 couples on stage; others can join in from the audience. Not legally binding. Registration 30 minutes prior at the Maypole between the King's Stage and Queen's Stage.

Sunday, October 15:

October Pub Crawl, 21+

Join together with friends old and new, for a trip through the Faire featuring good laughs and… beer and other adult beverages!

Must be 21+ with proper ID to participate. KRF reminds anyone consuming alcoholic beverages to please drink responsibly!

*Tickets must be purchased in advance on our ticket page here.*

WEEKEND 8:

Fantasy Finale

Saturday, October 21:

2:00 p.m. Children's Costume Parade following the knighting ceremony on the Dance Stage

All children in costume are welcome to join in this parade. It starts at 2:00, so don’t be late! Parents must accompany their children. No pre-registration is required.

4:00 p.m. Adult Costume Contest on the King’s Stage (18+)

Creativity abounds when this contest gets underway. Prizing for Fantasy, Most Renaissance, & Pop Culture costumes.
A maximum of 50 contestants are allowed on stage, but all are welcome in the audience! Registration is 30 minutes before at the Maypole between the King's Stage and the Queen's Stage.

Both Saturday and Sunday, 2:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Witch Dance on the Tournament Field

Got the itch to witch? Anyone can join in this international flash mob-style dance by emailing [email protected]. Pre-registration required for both performances.

Sunday, October 22:

6:00 p.m. “Fairewell” Drum Jam outside the Front Gate

King Richard, Queen Anne, and all their friends come together to say goodbye to another season of magic and merriment, where memories were made and hearts play on to the beat of the drums!

Date: Weekends September 2nd – October 22nd, 2023
including Monday, September 4th Labor Day & Monday, October 9th.

Gates open at 10:30 am and close at 6:00 pm.

Location: 235 Main Street, Carver, MA 02330 (Rt. 58).

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