Illinois Renaissance Faires, SCA, and LARP Events

Illinois

Are there Renaissance Faires or SCA events in Illinois!

Yes! We list different medieval and Renaissance-themed events by event type. This way you can find the Renaissance faire, LARP, or SCA event that you are looking for in Illinois. We list upcoming events and recurring yearly events. Make sure that you check back regularly for future events. We update this page as events pass and more info for other events becomes available to us.

Faires

Event Name

Location

Date

Link

Scottish Festival & Highland Games 2015 Manchester Road, N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 United States 06-13-2025 – 06-14-2025 https://chicagoscots.org/event/
Playpen Pirate FestThe Playpen, Chicago, IL06-15-2024https://theplaypenchicago.com/pages/playpen-pirate-fest?srsltid=AfmBOoqpEBdxXq6439rJbgzdnfEbtWHFnfxZ4kxLEwn_r1wKLwC0AIjf
Feast of the Goat Queen Ren Faire 17759 Bretz Dr Homewood, IL 60430 07-27-2024 https://www.rabidbrewing.com/feastofthegoatqueen
Marseilles Renaissance Faire655 Commercial Street, Marseilles, Illinois 61341, United States09-14-2024https://www.facebook.com/people/Marseilles-Renaissance-Faire-Marseilles-IL/100064420943242/
Olde English Faire Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center, 1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon, IL 61061 10-05-2024 – 10-06-2024 https://strongholdcenter.org/Events/Olde-English-Faire
Springfield Highland Games and Celtic FestivalSangamon County Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois10-19-2024https://www.facebook.com/springfieldhighlandgames/

LARP

Event Name

Location

Date

Link

Auxientia LARP June Event La Salle Manor Retreat Center, Plano, IL 06-21-2024 – 06-23-2024 https://auxientia.com/tickets/

Reenactments

Event Type

Event Name

Location

Date

Link

Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Middle Kingdom Feast of the Chase 3463 Trout Camp Rd, Waterloo, IL 62298 10-04-2024 – 10-06-2024 https://midrealm.org/events/feast-of-the-chase-2-midlands/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Middle Kingdom Artisans Day West Campuse Community Center, 37850 N. IL. Route 59, Lake Villa, IL 60046 10-05-2024 https://midrealm.org/events/artisans-day-midlands-2/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Middle Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament Dekalb Sports and Recreation Center, 1765 S 4th St, DeKalb, IL 60115 10-19-2024 https://midrealm.org/events/fall-crown-tournament-midlands/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Middle Kingdom All Soul’s…Here We Go Again 206 Rush Street, Roselle, IL 11-02-2024 http://placeforstuff.net/events/2022/All%20Souls/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)Middle Kingdom Longsword SymposiumLeu Civic Center, 213 North Market Street Mascoutah, IL 6225811-09-2024https://midrealm.org/events/longsword-symposium-midlands/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)Middle Kingdom Artisans DayWest Campus Community Center, 37850 N Rt 59, Lake Villa, IL 6004711-16-2024https://midrealm.org/events/artisans-day-midlands-2/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)Middle Kingdom Carraig Ban Golden AnniversaryUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N 4th St, DeKalb, IL 6011512-07-2024https://midrealm.org/events/carraig-ban-golden-anniversary-midlands-regional-arts-sciences-fair-and-by-the-booke-tournament-midlands/
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)Middle Kingdom Festival of MaidensIllini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 6180101-25-2025https://midrealm.org/events/festival-of-maidens-50-midlands/

Other

Event Name

Location

Date

Link

Collect-A-Con Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL 10-04-2024 – 10-06-2024 https://archonstl.org/#
St. Louis Comic Con Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt E. in Belleville IL 10-05-2024 – 10-06-2024 https://www.mightyconshows.com/show/st-louis
Chronic Con Chicago, IL 10-11-2024 – 10-13-2024 https://www.chronicconforreal.com/
Collect-A-Con Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, IL 10-12-2024 – 10-13-2024 https://collectaconusa.com/chicago/
Quad City Con PeoriaNorthwoods Mall, Peoria, IL11-02-2024 – 11-03-2024https://quadcitycon.com/
Mini Comic Con Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 11-16-2024 https://www.vapld.info/minicomiccon.html
Quad City Con ChampaignMarket Place Shopping Center, Champaign, IL02-01-2025 – 02-02-2025https://quadcitycon.com/
Dupage Comic Con Dupage County Fairgrounds (Buidling 1), 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 03-22-2025 https://mightyconshows.com/show/dupage
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 04-11-2025 – 04-13-2025 https://www.c2e2.com/
Quad City Con SpringfieldCrown Plaza Convention Center, Springfield, IL06-08-2025https://quadcitycon.com/

What info can I find about these events?

We list the name of each event, its location in Illinois, the date or dates that it is happening, and a link to recently updated info. The event names and other info is based on what is listed freely online by the organizers and associations. Please keep in mind that while we try to provide the most recent info, event details can change, as past years have taught us. 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 Illinois?

Renaissance faires are filled with all sorts of fun activities. There are usually booths for food and shopping. They will provide a range of food and drinks for you to try. Many Ren faires will have live music and entertainment. You can dress up in medieval clothing or wear a fantasy outfit. Some faires have weekend themes for you to enjoy. Others follow a made-up storyline with different characters that interact with guests. Regardless, faires and festivals are intended for people 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 various styles and looks, from Vikings to Renaissance and more. Some SCA participants act as officers and rulers over their part of the organization, such as a king, queen, or baron.

While the exact rules vary from group to group, they strive for as much historical accuracy as possible. Many SCA events will be battles. Others focus on the artistic and scientific aspects of reenacting. In fact, many groups will have symposiums dedicated to these topics. Make sure to reach out to your local organizations to find out all their rules and activities.

What if I don’t see a Ren faire or LARP event near me in Illinois?

Don’t forget to look at nearby states like Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana! They may have events close to you as well. Please keep in mind that we list events by the state or province. Many events are close to state or national borders. In addition, SCA and LARP organizations will often have events that are intended for people from further away. You can contact local SCA or LARP organizers to find out if there are other events that you could attend. Of course, you can always check out events across the United States and Canada.

What if I don’t see a Renaissance faire, LARP, or SCA event that I know is happening?

Awesome! Please help us expand our list of Renaissance faires, LARP, and SCA events in Illinois. You can reach out to us via phone, email, or through our live chat. Contact us here! We will be happy to add new events to our list.

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