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 Celebration | Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp, CA, 95222 | 03-08-2024 – 03-10-2024 | http://calaverascelticfaire.com/index.html |
High Desert Pirate Renaissance Faire | Hesperia Lake Park, 7500 Arrowhead Lake Rd, Hesperia, CA 92345 | 03-18-2023 – 03-19-2023 | https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/highdesertpiratefaire |
Renaissance Pleasure Faire | 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale CA | 04-06-2024 – 05-19-2024 (Weekends Only) | https://renfair.com/socal/ |
Tulare County Renaissance Festival | 409 S PLAZA Dr, Visalia, CA, United States, California | 04-13-2024 – 04-21-2024 (Weekends Only) | https://tularecountyrenfair.com |
Escondido Renaissance Faire | Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA 92029 | 04-20-2024 – 05-05-2024 (Weekends only) | https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/ |
The Shire of Idyllwilds Celtic Faire | 53155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549 | 05-20-2023 – 05-21-2023 | http://idyllwildcelticfaire.com/ |
Scottish Fest USA | Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 | 05-25-2024 – 05-26-2024 | https://www.scottishfest.com/ |
Koroneburg Renaissance Festival | 14600 Baron Drive, Corona, CA 92880 | 05-25-2024 – 06-23-2024 (Weekends and Memorial Day) | https://renfestcorona.com/ |
Shasta Renaissance & Fantasy Faire | Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St. Anderson CA 96007 | 05-25-2024 – 05-26-2024 | https://www.facebook.com/shastarenfaire |
Western Steampunk Symposium | 53155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549 | 06-23-2023 – 06-25-2023 | http://idyllwildwesternsteampunk.com/ |
Central Coast Renaissance Festival | Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA | 07-20-2024 – 07-21-2024 | https://ccrenfaire.com/ |
Scottish Highland Gathering and Games | Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA | 08-31-2024 – 09-01-2024 | https://thescottishgames.com/ |
Vista Viking Festival | Norway Hall Cultural Center, 2006 E. Vista Way, Vista Ca. 92084 | 09-16-2023 – 09-17-2023 | https://vistavikingfestival.com/ |
Northern California Renaissance Faire | Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Gate 6, Hollister, CA 95023-9541 | 09-16-2023 – 10-22-2023 (Weekends only) | https://norcalrenfaire.com/ |
The Shire of Idyllwilds Renaissance Faire | 53155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549 | 09-27-2024 – 09-29-2024 | https://idyllwildfestivals.com/renaissance-faire/ |
Folsom Renaissance Faire | Folsom City Lions Park, 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630 | 09-23-2023 – 09-24-2023 | https://www.facebook.com/FolsomRenFaire/ |
KVMR Celtic Festival | Nevada County Fairgrounds, 1228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949 | 05-03-2024 – 05-04-2024 | https://kvmrcelticfestival.org/ |
Renaissance of Kings Faire | Hanford Civic Park, 400 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230 | 10-07-2023 – 10-08-2023 | Kings Annual Renaissance Faire |
Medieval Festival of Courage | Perigot Park and Blue Lake Horse Arena, 351 S Railroad Ave, Blue Lake, CA 95525 | 10-07-2024 – 10-08-2024 | http://medievalfestivalofcourage.org/ |
Seaside Highland Games | Ventura Fair Grounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001 | 10-14-2023 – 10-15-2023 | https://www.seasidehighlandgames.org/ |
All Hallows Faire | Calaveras Fairgrounds, 2565 Gun Club Rd. Angels Camp, California | 10-28-2023 – 10-29-2023 | https://allhallowsfaire.com/ |
The Shire of Idyllwilds Viking Yule Feast | 3155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549 | 12-16-2023 | http://idyllwildvikingyule.com/ |
LARP
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
Dystopia Rising Northern California March Event | EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA | 03-01-2024 – 03-03-2024 | https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates |
Dystopia Rising Northern California April Event | EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA | 04-05-2024 – 04-07-2024 | https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates |
Dystopia Rising Northern California May Event | EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA | 05-03-2024 – 05-05-2024 | https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates |
Dystopia Rising Northern California June Event | EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA | 06-07-2024 – 06-09-2024 | https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates |
Dystopia Rising Northern California July Event | EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA | 07-05-2024 – 07-07-2024 | https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates |
Dystopia Rising Northern California August Event | EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA | 08-16-2024 – 08-18-2024 | https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates |
Dystopia Rising Northern California September Event | EcoCamp Berryessa, 7850 Berryessa Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA | 09-06-2024 – 09-08-2024 | https://www.dystopiarisingnocal.com/location-dates |
Reenactments
Event Type |
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | West Kingdom Hawk’s Haven Grand Archery Tourney | Southern Cross Alpaca Farm, 8485 Burchell Road, Gilroy CA 95020 | 02-24-2024 | https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/feb/hawks-haven-grand-archery-tournament-falcons-treaty-rapier-tournament |
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | Caid Nordwache Chivalry Tournament | Kingsburg Memorial Park, 1900 16th Ave, Kingsburg, CA 93631 | 02-24-2024 | http://places.sca-caid.org/caid/ |
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | Caid Lyondemere Arts and Archery | Woodley Park Archery Range, 6331 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 | 02-24-2024 | https://wp.sca-caid.org/events/ |
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | West Kingdom Fettburg Artists Play Date | Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane, Manteca CA 95337 | 02-25-2024 | https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/feb/fettburg-artists-play-date |
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | West Kingdom Canal Seven Deadly Sins Tournament | Harry P Schmidt Park, 745 Linden Ave, Gustine CA 95322 | 03-02-2024 | https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/mar/canale-seven-deadly-sins-tournament |
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | West Kingdom Darkwood Whiteshield | San Benito County Fairgrounds, 9000 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos CA 95075 | 03-09-2024 | https://www.westkingdom.org/as58/mar/darkwood-whiteshield |
Other
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
California Comic Convention | 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 02-04-2024 | https://calcomiccon.com/ |
SAC Comic-Con | Sacramento Convention Center Hall D, Sacramento, CA | 03-09-2024 – 03-10-2024 | https://www.sac-con.com/ |
San Diego Comic Con | San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA | 07-25-2024 – 07-28-2024 | https://www.comic-con.org/ |
L.A. Comic Con | Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA | 10-04-2024 – 10-06-2024 | https://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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