California Renaissance Faires, SCA, and LARP Events

California

Can I find a Renaissance faire or SCA event in California?

Definitely! Here at Medieval Collectibles, we have put together a list of Renaissance faires, LARP, and SCA events in California. Firstly, we list the events by event type so you can find what you are looking for. In addition, we list upcoming events and recurring yearly events. So make sure to check back regularly for future events! We will keep this page updated regularly as events pass and more info for other events becomes available.

Faires

Event Name

Location

Date

Link

Celtic Heritage CelebrationCalaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp, CA, 9522203-10-2023 – 03-12-2023http://calaverascelticfaire.com/index.html
High Desert Pirate Renaissance FaireHesperia Lake Park, 7500 Arrowhead Lake Rd, Hesperia, CA 9234503-18-2023 – 03-19-2023https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/highdesertpiratefaire
Renaissance Pleasure Faire15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale CA04-08-2023 – 05-21-2023 (Weekends)https://renfair.com/socal/
Tulare County Renaissance Festival409 S PLAZA Dr, Visalia, CA, United States, California04-15-2023 – 04-16-2023https://tularecountyrenfair.com
Escondido Renaissance FaireFelicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA 9202904-29-2023 – 05-07-2023 (Weekends only)https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
The Shire of Idyllwilds Celtic Faire53155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 9254905-20-2023 – 05-21-2023http://idyllwildcelticfaire.com/
Scottish Fest USAOrange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. 9262605-27-2023 – 05-28-2023https://www.scottishfest.com/
Koroneburg Renaissance Festival14600 Baron Drive, Corona, CA 9288005-27-2023 – 06-25-2023 (Weekends and Memorial Day)https://renfestcorona.com/
Shasta Renaissance & Fantasy FaireShasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. Anderson CA 9600705-27-2023 – 05-28-2023https://www.facebook.com/shastarenfaire
Western Steampunk Symposium53155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 9254906-23-2023 – 06-25-2023http://idyllwildwesternsteampunk.com/
Central Coast Renaissance FestivalLaguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA07-15-2023 – 07-16-2023https://ccrenfaire.com/
Scottish Highland Gathering and GamesAlameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA09-02-2023 – 09-03-2023https://thescottishgames.com/
Vista Viking FestivalNorway Hall Cultural Center, 2006 E. Vista Way, Vista Ca. 9208409-16-2023 – 09-17-2023https://vistavikingfestival.com/
Northern California Renaissance FaireCasa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Gate 6, Hollister, CA 95023-954109-16-2023 – 10-22-2023 (Weekends only)https://norcalrenfaire.com/
The Shire of Idyllwilds Renaissance Faire53155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 9254909-22-2023 – 09-24-2023http://idyllwildrenfaire.com/
Folsom Renaissance FaireFolsom City Lions Park, 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 9563009-23-2023 – 09-24-2023https://www.folsomfaire.com/
KVMR Celtic FestivalNevada County Fairgrounds, 1228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 9594909-30-2023 – 10-01-2023https://kvmrcelticfestival.org/
Renaissance of Kings FaireHanford Civic Park, 400 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 9323010-07-2023 – 10-08-2023Kings Annual Renaissance Faire
Seaside Highland GamesVentura Fair Grounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 9300110-14-2023 – 10-15-2023https://www.seasidehighlandgames.org/
All Hallows FaireCalaveras Fairgrounds, 2565 Gun Club Rd. Angels Camp, California10-28-2023 – 10-29-2023https://allhallowsfaire.com/
The Shire of Idyllwilds Viking Yule Feast3155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 9254912-16-2023http://idyllwildvikingyule.com/

LARP

Event Name

Location

Date

Link

Dystopia Rising Northern California August Event EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA 08-25-2023 – 08-27-2023 https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates
Dystopia Rising: SoCal – September Game Riverview Recreation Park, 14600 Baron Drive, Eastvale, CA, 92880 09-08-2023 – 09-10-2023 https://www.dystopiarisingsocal.com/events/game-2022-december-16-44fz4-8etpz-4bsb6-l8g43-3833b-b2my2-ckb6r-23szz-ewwc7
Dystopia Rising Northern California September Event EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA 09-22-2023 – 09-24-2023 https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates
Dystopia Rising Northern California October Event EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA 10-20-2023 – 10-22-2023 https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates
Dystopia Rising: SoCal – October Game Riverview Recreation Park, 14600 Baron Drive, Eastvale, CA, 92880 09-29-2023 – 10-01-2023 https://www.dystopiarisingsocal.com/events/game-2022-december-16-44fz4-8etpz-4bsb6-l8g43-3833b-b2my2-ckb6r-23szz-ewwc7-7fhp8
Dystopia Rising Northern California November Event EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA 11-03-2023 – 11-05-2023 https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates
Dystopia Rising Northern California December Event EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA 12-01-2023 – 12-03-2023 https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates

Reenactments

Event Type

Event Name

Location

Date

Link

Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Caid Darach Pirate Tourney Valle Lindo Park, 889 Aileen St, Camarillo, CA 93010, USA 08-26-2023 https://wp.sca-caid.org/events/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) West Kingdom Purgatorio Coronation Blue Lake Casino and Hotel, 755 Rancheria Road, Blue Lake CA 95525 08-27-2023 https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/aug/purgatorio-coronation
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) West Kingdom KHTI Ducal Prize Wyndham Sacramento Hotel, 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento CA 95841 09-01-2023 – 09-04-2023 https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/sep/khti-ducal-prize
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Caid Highland War Helendale Community Park, 15425 Wild Rd, Helendale, CA 92342 09-01-2023 – 09-04-2023 http://places.sca-caid.org/caid/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) West Kingdom Mists Fall Coronet San Benito County Fairgrounds, 9000 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos CA 95075 09-08-2023 – 09-10-2023 https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/sep/mists-fall-coronet
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Caid Angels Anniversary & Investiture Recreation Park, 620 S Shamrock Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 09-16-2023 http://places.sca-caid.org/caid/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) West Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament Rancho Seco Recreational Park, 14962 Twin Cities Rd, Herald CA 95638 09-22-2023 – 09-24-2023 https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/sep/fall-crown-tournament
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Caid Rapier Open Valle Linde Park, 950 Coe St, Camarillo, CA 93010 09-23-2023 https://wp.sca-caid.org/events/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)West Kingdom Danegeld for the RescueWoodbridge Park, 415 Sierra Blvd, Roseville CA 9567809-30-2023https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/sep/danegeld-tor-rescue-thor-hyerdahl-italy
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)Great Western WarBuena Vista Aquatics Park, 13601 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 9331110-03-2023 – 10-09-2023http://places.sca-caid.org/gww/
Adrian Empire Terre Neuve Crown Tournament Lindbergh Park, 4141 Ashford St San Diego, CA 10-21-2023 https://www.kingdomofterreneuve.org/event.html?xEventID=2678&xeventdate=08/19/2023

Other

Event Name

Location

Date

Link

California Comic Convention686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 9262602-04-2023 – 02-05-2023https://calcomiccon.com/
SAC Comic-ConSacramento Convention Center Hall D, Sacramento, CA03-09-2024 – 03-10-2024https://www.sac-con.com/
The Fear Faire Experience689 S E St, San Bernardino, CA 9240804-19-2023 – 04-23-2023https://www.thefearfaire.com/
San Diego Comic ConSan Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA07-25-2024 – 07-28-2024https://www.comic-con.org/
L.A. Comic ConLos Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA12-01-2023 – 12-03-2023https://comicconla.com/

What info do you have about Renaissance faires and LARP events in California?

Next, we list the name of the event, its place, the date or dates that it occurs, and a link to the most up-to-date info that we can find. Then, the event names and other info is based on what is listed freely online by the event. We try to make it easy for you to find these events all in one place.

Please keep in mind that while we try to provide the most recent info, event details can change. Due to this, Medieval Collectibles is not responsible if the info has changed or is no longer available. In addition, we are not responsible for or affiliated with any of these events unless otherwise stated.

What can I do at a Renaissance Faire in California?

When it comes to a Renaissance faire, there are so many things to do. Most Ren faires and festivals will have booths for food and shopping. Generally, these foods will often have a medieval theme. Also, there is usually live music or other kinds of entertainment at a Ren faire. For example, there could be a joust. There may also likewise be shows and performers. Part of the fun of a Ren faire includes dressing up in costume. You can look medieval or have a fantasy outfit. Most of all, make sure to have fun!

What happens at an SCA event?

SCA stands for Society for Creative Anachronism. This group focuses on historical reenactments. They can cover different eras, from Vikings to Renaissance and more. While the exact rules vary from group to group, they strive for as much historical accuracy as possible. Many SCA events will be battles. On the other hand, others focus on the artistic and scientific aspects of reenacting. In fact, many groups will have events dedicated to these topics. Further, SCA generally favors historical accuracy. Thus it is most important to first make sure to reach out to your local organizations to find out all their rules and activities.

What if I don’t see an event near me in California?

Make sure to check out the pages of nearby states, such as Oregon, Nevada, or Arizona, for more events. We sort events by the state or province. Many events are close to state borders. In this situation, there may be something close to you in a different state! Of course, you can always check out events that we have listed across the United States and Canada.

Don’t see a Faire, LARP, or SCA event that you know about?

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