New Jersey Renaissance Faires, SCA, and LARP Events
Can I find a Renaissance faire or festival in New Jersey?
Sure! We list the Renaissance faires, LARP, and SCA events in New Jersey by the type of event. This way you can easily find what you are looking for. In addition, we list upcoming events and recurring yearly events. Check back regularly for future events. We will update this page regularly as events pass and more info for other events becomes available.
Faires
Event Name | Location | Date | Link |
| Renaissance Faire at Historic Smithville | 615 East Moss Mill Road, Absecon, NJ 08205, USA | 04-11-2026 – 04-12-2026 | http://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events/renaissance-faire/ |
| New Jersey Renaissance Faire | Burlington County Fairegrounds, 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd., Columbus, NJ 08022 | 05-23-2026 – 06-14-2026 (Weekends only) | https://njrenfaire.com/ |
| Fairy & Pirate Festival | 30 Flanders Rd, Budd Lake, NJ 07828, USA | 05-16-2026 | https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/recreation-department/page/fairy-pirate-festival |
| NJ Renaissance Faire Highland Games | 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd., Columbus, NJ 08022 | 06-07-2025 – 06-08-2025 | https://njrenfaire.com/nj-renaissance-faire-highland-games/ |
| Dragon Village Renaissance Faire | 97 Trench Road, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302, United States | 06-14-2025 – 06-15-2025 | https://www.shoppesatdragonvillage.com/shoppes-at-dragon-village-events/renaissancefaire |
| Scandinavian Fest | Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ | 08-31-2025 | https://www.scanfest.org/about/ |
| Sparta New Jersey Renaissance Festival | Camp Sacajawea, White Lake Rd. Sparta, NJ | 09-05-2026 – 09-20-2026 (Weekends only) | https://www.spartanjrenfaire.com/ |
| Lakewood Renaissance Faire | 500 Country Club Drive Lakewood NJ 08701 | 09-19-2026 – 09-20-2026 | https://www.lakewoodrenaissancefaire.com/ |
| Gormanudur Viking Fest | Vasa Park, 1 Vasa Dr, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA | 11-07-2026 – 11-08-2026 | https://www.gormanudur.com/ |
LARP
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| Dystopia Rising NJ May Event | 750 Waterloo Road Stanhope, NJ, 07874 | 05-01-2026 – 05-03-2026 | https://www.dystopiarisingnewjersey.com/calendar-of-events/dr-the-pike |
| Mystic Realms LARP Glory of Guildhall May Event | Medford, NJ 08055 | 05-01-2026 – 05-03-2026 | https://www.mysticrealms.com/event/guildhall-may-2026-high-fantasy-larp-event-new-jersey/ |
| Dystopia Rising NJ June Event | 750 Waterloo Road Stanhope, NJ, 07874 | 06-05-2026 – 06-07-2026 | https://www.dystopiarisingnewjersey.com/calendar-of-events/dr-the-pike-hl3tb |
| Mystic Realms LARP Glory of Guildhall June Event | Medford, NJ 08055 | 06-05-2026 – 06-07-2026 | https://www.mysticrealms.com/event/glory-of-guildhall-june-2026-new-jersey-high-fantasy-larp/ |
Reenactments
Event Type |
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom May-Be (I’ll Try Something New) | Camp Crockett Park, 148 Avis Mill Road, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098 | 05-09-2026 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4539 |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom Quest for Wit and Wisdom | Clinton Elks Lodge 2434, 201 Sidney Road C, Pittstown, NJ 08867 | 05-22-2026 – 05-25-2026 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4513 |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom Southern Region War Camp | Quail Hill Scout Reservation, 56 La Valley Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726 | 05-29-2026 – 05-31-2026 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4528 |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom Iron Bog Investiture | Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds, 275 NJ- Route 77, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 | 06-20-2026 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4555 |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom Novice Day | Sussex Community College, 1 College Hill Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 | 08-18-2026 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4580 |
Other
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| Super Jersey Comic Expo | The Dome at Adventure Crossing: Jackson Twp., NJ | 04-18-2026 – 04-19-2026 | https://www.superjerseyexpo.com/ |
| Dark Force Fest | Sheraton at Parsippany, 199 Smith Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054 | 05-01-2026 – 05-03-2026 | https://darkforcefest.com/about/ |
| Kogaracon | 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 | 05-02-2026 | https://kogaracon.com/ |
| Garden State Comic Fest | Richard J. Codey Arena · 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ | 06-27-2026 – 06-28-2026 | https://www.gardenstatecomicfest.com/ |
| DerbyCon | Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in New Brunswick, NJ | 10-30-2026 – 11-01-2026 | https://derpycon.com/ |
What info can I find about SCA, faires, and other events in my state?
We list the event name, the location of the event, the date or dates that it is occuring, 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. 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 New Jersey?
Renaissance faires are filled with all sorts of fun activities. There are usually booths for food and shopping. Many Ren faires will have live music and entertainment. You can dress up in medieval clothing or wear a fantasy outfit. Most of all, have fun!
What’s the difference between a LARP event and an SCA event?
LARP stands for live-action roleplaying. SCA stands for Society for Creative Anachronism. LARP events can cover a wide range of aesthetics and styles. They can include LARP battles. Usually, LARPers will fight with foam weapons at their battles. Meanwhile, in the USA, SCA groups will often reenact historical scenes. This can include battles like the famous Pennsic. When members of SCA groups reenact, they often have high standards of historical accuracy when it comes to the clothing, weapons, and armour used.
What if I don’t see a Ren faire or LARP event near me in New Jersey?
Make sure to check out the pages of nearby states, such as Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York, for more events. We sort events by the state or province. Many events are close to state and federal borders. Of course, you can always check out events across the United States and Canada.
Don’t see an event that you know about?
Please let us know! You can help us add to our list of LARP, Renaissance faires, and SCA events in New Jersey. Reach out to us via phone, email, or through our live chat. Contact us here. We will be happy to add events to our list!