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Carolina Renaissance Festival Final Huzzah Nov. 23-24: Kids admitted free with can food donation

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UPDATE: Contest #9 has ended and the winner is John! I’ve emailed you!

Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the Charlotte area more festive and fun, for the 31st season! When is the Carolina Renaissance Festival? It is taking place Saturdays and Sundays from October 5 to November 24, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Read on to enter to win tickets! We’re holding a new contest every week! Or jump right to the contest!

The event is rain or shine, except for VERY severe weather.

It is once again on a 250-acre farm north of Charlotte, between Concord and Huntersville, at the junction of NC-73 and Poplar Tent Road. Find directions here.

Tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets at Carolina.RenFestInfo.com.

Read on to enter to learn about discount days!

Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival

Refunds

The Festival is open rain or shine. Ticket holders will only receive a refund if the Festival is not open on a scheduled date. However, the Festival’s online ticket provider works with FanShield ticket protection to present purchasers an option to buy, at a modest additional price, an insurance policy that guarantees a refund if the purchased tickets were to be unused, under the policy’s terms and conditions,

Ticket Prices

  • $34 for adults
  • $20 for children ages 5-12
  • Free for children ages 4 and under
Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival

Discount and Special Event Days at Carolina Renaissance Festival

Learn about the special weekends at Carolina Renaissance Festival. More details here.

Opening Weekend

October 5 and 6, 2024. Get 2 adult tickets for $44 (a $68 value.) You’ll need a coupon to get this deal. The coupons will arrive at the following locations on September 16:

  • Jersey Mike’s Subs
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Autobell Car Wash
  • Local Trend

Free child admission with paid adult admission

On the 2nd through 8th weekend (Saturdays and Sundays from October 12 to November 24), kids ages 5-12 get in for free with paid adult admission. You need a coupon for this deal. The coupons will arrive at these locations on September 16:

  • Jersey Mike’s Subs
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Autobell Car Wash
  • Local Trend
Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival

Save $2 per ticket all season long

There will be coupons at Harris Teeter that will have a promo code to save $2 on adult or child tickets. The coupons will arrive at Harris Teeter on September 16.

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Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights — free child admission

On Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, 2024, enjoy free child ages 5-12 admission. No coupon needed. Come in costume and trick or treat at over 100 locations throughout the Festival Village. And don’t miss the children’s Halloween Treasure Hunt with a Treasure Chest filled with prizes.

Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival

Pirates’ Christmas Weekend

On Saturday, November 9, and Sunday, November 10, 2024, there will be special pirate entertainment and a costume contest. If you spend $250 or more on at the festival the day you attend, you’ll receive a free adult ticket. If you spend $350 or more you’ll receive two free adult tickets. You can use the free ticket on any one remaining day of the 2024 season. You can also win free tickets by winning the pirate costume contest. More info.

Time Travelers’ Weekend — free child admission

On Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, 2024, children ages 5-12 are admitted for free with a donation of school supplies. There will also be a Time Travelers’ Costume Contest where you can win free tickets for a future visit. Come as you are or dress as your favorite time traveling characters. More info.

Final Huzzah — free child admission

On Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24, 2024, kids ages 5-12 are admitted for free with can food donations at the gate. More info.

Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival

Carolina Renaissance Festival Features

Carolina Renaissance Festival is one of the Charlotte area’s biggest and most popular fall events. Enjoy an open air Artisan Market, games, rides, jousting knights, falconry, feasting and more.

Jousting Knights

Three times a day knights will battle for the Queen’s honor int he shire’s tournament arena.

Artisan Market

Shop for gifts for others or for yourself! You’ll find glass blowing, blacksmithing, cobblers, potters, candle makers, sculptors, leather workers, jewelers and more.

Falconry

Falconry was known as the “sport of kings.” Find out why as you watch these majestic birds in flight.

Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival

Sea Fairy Mermaids

Catch a glimpse of living mermaids as they perform underwater!

More entertainment

There are fourteen stages of entertainment, including comedy, music, dance vaudeville and circus entertainment. Over 500 costumed villagers roam the streets as well!

All Day Play

Ride the world’s largest rocking house, try out Da Vinci’s Flying Machine. Sail on the Voyage to the New World. Ride a camel. Meet the animals in the Village Petting Farm. Try out archery, ride the Pirate’s Assault Catapult, or throw a tomato at a surly peasant.

Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival

Contest

We’re listing the winners of each contest below:

  • Contest 1: Geri U.
  • Contest 2: Diane D.
  • Contest 3: Abby T.
  • Contest 4: Kaitlyn Y.
  • Contest 5: Cami P.
  • Contest 6: Elise G.
  • Contest 7: Dana O.
  • Contest 8: Tiffany J.
  • Contest 9: John

Charlotte on the Cheap readers have opportunities to win FREE tickets to the Carolina Renaissance Festival! We have been holding giveaways leading up to the festival and during it!

If you win we will email you with 6 voucher codes. You then need to redeem them for tickets for the day you’d like to attend. Some days sell out, so do not delay!

In order to win, you must be an email subscriber to Charlotte on the Cheap. We send out one email every morning, and, infrequently, an additional email with special information. If you’re not a Charlotte on the Cheap subscriber, please subscribe now.

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Carolina Renaissance Festival

16445 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anais Maldonado says

    I love going to the Ren Fest!! It’s been a tradition of mine and my best friends for years!! Can’t wait to go again!!

  4. Lisa A Schnurr says

    Would love to bring our family to the REN Fest! It’s been a few years since we have gone! Fingers crossed! ❤️

  12. Jennifer says

    My extended family is trying to get together to remember my late husband is a happy and fun manner. The last time we were all together with him was at the Renaissance festival. We all have great memories of that day. I would love to win these to help us all through our healing process. Thank you!

  13. Jessica Leigh Gilbert says

    I’d love to win! I’m running out of weekends to go 😅 Fingers crossed for this one!!!

  14. Hawa Sesay says

    I have never been to the Renaissance festival before. I have 2 young girls, 7 and 10 that’s always looking for something to do on the weekends! Really want to go, but decisions have to be made over finances. Will really love this for them so we are hoping to win, fingercrossed!

  18. Amanda Memrick says

    I would truly love to take my kids to the Renaissance Fair this year. Here’s hoping the random number generator picks me! 🤞

  20. Maria Schoff says

    We have never been to the Ren Festival and are planning on going this year. Would love these tickets.

  28. Betsy A. says

    Would love to visit the Ren Fest! Thanks for sharing the best info for things to do in Charlotte and Raleigh!

  31. Helana says

    Such a cool opportunity! Hope I win, would love to take my son for the first time, thanks for being such a great resource 😊

  57. Shalonna A. says

    Out of everyone in my family, I think I am most excited about the possibility of taking my family there to see all of their favorite things, horses, mermaids, yummy food…I would LOVE to win tickets!

  65. Reagan Walker says

    Fingers crossed on this one. I would love and appreciate the opportunity to take my family and friends to the Renaissance Festival!

  79. McKenzie W says

    Fingers crossed!! Haven’t had the chance to go yet, missing out on the mead, roasted corn, and jousting! Thank you.

  85. Jesse Daniel Varner says

    Once upon a time, where this land creates a period!. A merry old world, ye must not rid!. Take me there soon, so I can skip the Ren-faire bill!. I want to enjoy myself in Huntersville!.

  91. Hallemah Umrani says

    I’ve wanted to go, but haven’t had the time or opportunity. Can’t wait to get there this year@
    !

  93. Mecca Howe says

    We just moved to Charlotte and are new to all the activities but hoping to make the most of our time here! We would love to go to the Renaissance Festival for the first time! I love Charlotte on the Cheap— thank you for helping us get to know the city and find so many wonderful things to do and experience!!

  97. Shannon Smith says

    it would be amazing to be able to take my whole family to this wonderful festival. fingers crossed!

  101. Shauna says

    Have lived in Charlotte for 14 years and have never been! Would love to win tickets to see what it’s all about!

  103. Sheila Stewart says

    I would love to take the grandkids to this fun event. They have never been so these tickets would be a huge help

  108. Stephanie Settlage says

    I’ve been following this contest closely from the first week! Cheers to winning on my last try. My 4 year old daughter would absolutely LOVE Ren Fest!!! 🥰

  110. Heather P says

    Just recently moved to the area! Excited to dbe a part of ALL the things this area has to offer!!!

  114. Zach Blaylock says

    I love the REN fest! It’s been soo long! I love the turkey legs, music, beers & dressing up!

  115. Sthefany Tramontana says

    I would be delighted to go to the event, we recently relocated to the USA, and I think it is a very nice tradition that I would like to share with my little children.

  118. Joanie McNeil says

    I’ve always wanted to experience the magic of the Ren Fest! The jousting, the costumes, the food—it’s like stepping back in time. I’d love the chance to go!

  121. Kim Gilson says

    If love yo be able to take my family and enjoy a day together. This year has been tuff for a lot of people, and you given this opportunity to share a beautiful day together thank you 🙏

  122. Kim Wedding says

    I would love to take my granddaughter. She’s never been and I’ve only been once. She would love it. Thank you.

  130. Natashia Tillman says

    I would love to take my daughter for her birthday she will be 9 as of tomorrow. This would the best birthday surprise for her. I always have fun at the festival. I know she would too because it would be here first time going.

  132. Lisa A Schnurr says

    Trying for the last contest. Would love to win tix to bring a group and enjoy the Ren Fest Fun! Huzzah!

  136. Dolores Jordan says

    Love “Charlotte On The Cheap” and the opportunity you provide for those of us who do not have extra money to spend on fun!!! Would love to be able to take the family to Ren Fest. There are 6 of us!

  141. Marquis Yarborough says

    Never been to the Renaissance Festival but really looking forward to going this year! What will I wear!?!? LOL!

  143. Melanie Mosberg says

    Every date I have tried to sign up, they are sold out. I hope to win and am able to go this year. Thanks for the contest.

  151. Katrina Owen says

    I love going to the Renaissance festival. I had my first experience in 1997 when I went on my first date with a man who I married 5 years later. Our kids are now ages 15 and 16 and we try to go every year. We would love to go again.

  153. Lori Godaire says

    We would love a chance to go to Ren Fair! Our kids and foster friends would be very excited.

  157. Brandi Wrights says

    I really hope we are picked for the Renaissance festival tickets, my son has never been but it’s all he’s talked about and I just can’t afford to take us all this year 💔

  159. David K says

    Lived here for 4 years and always seem to miss it. Don’t want to wait til year 5…now is the time!!! PLEASE pick me! 😃

  160. Kai says

    I long to wander through olden days,
    Where jesters jest and minstrels play,
    With corsets laced and banners high,
    To taste the past and watch knights fly.

    A flagon of ale, a turkey leg grand,
    A realm of magic, so close at hand.
    Oh, take me back to times of yore,
    Where dreams and history dance once more.

    Oh, grant me favor, a boon I seek,
    With free tickets to make my week!
    To roam the fair without a fee,
    Where I’ll embrace sweet revelry.

    So choose me, friends, to journey there,
    A humble heart for the renaissance fair.
    I’ll cheer the joust and laugh in glee—
    Let this dream come true for me!

    🙂
    Kai

  163. Celia Kerr says

    I would love to take my daughter and a few girls from her Girl Scout Troop who’ve never been!

  166. Joanne Nuzzolese says

    I would be so grateful to win these tickets. My oldest is in the Navy and will be home on leave for Thanksgiving and they really want to go. I would love to surprise them with these tickets!

  181. Stacey B says

    I would love to win and take my family . We are new to this area and have heard the renaissance festival is a must do!!

  187. Renee Messersmith says

    I would love to be able to go. This would be a nice way to celebrate my graduation and the holidays!

  190. B. Lane says

    Want to win FOR my niece and her husband, who are still grieving the loss of her mother. ❤️‍🩹

  191. Kenzie says

    I am in desperate need for one adult ticket for Saturday, Nov 23,2024. Please send one my way! 🙂

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