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Carolina Renaissance Festival

Jousting, 16 stages of music, comedy and circus acts, and more than 1,000 costumed villagers. Nov. 7–8 is Pirates' Christmas Weekend and Nov. 14–15 is Time Travelers' Weekend. Free parking, rain or shine; last weekend is Nov. 21–22.

4 and under always free
When
10 dates, Oct 24 – Nov 22
Cost
4 and under always free; kids 5–12 free with a school-supply donation Nov. 14–15; see the festival for ticket prices
Best ages
Not posted
Where
16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville

Hours

Saturday, October 24Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 1Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 8Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 14Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 15Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
And 2 more datesthrough Nov 22

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Address
16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville Open in Maps ↗

Last checked on carolina.renfestinfo.com. Plans change, so check the official page before you load the car.

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