New York Renaissance Faires, SCA, and LARP Events
Are there Renaissance Faires or SCA events in New York?
Yes! There are undoubtedly some events! Here, we list many medieval and Renaissance-themed events. Firstly, the events are listed by event type. This way you can more easily find the Renaissance faire, LARP, or SCA event that you are looking for in New York. 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 |
| Hudson Valley Pirate Festival | Pavilion St, Saugerties NY | 05-13-2023 – 05-14-2023 | https://www.facebook.com/hvpiratefestival/ |
| Finger Lakes Celtic Games & Festival | 4925 Collett Rd. Shortsville NY 14548 | 05-20-2023 | https://www.facebook.com/Fingerlakesceltic/ |
| New York Capital District Renaissance Festival | Indian Ladder Farms 342 Altamont Rd. Altamont, NY 12009 | 06-10-2023 – 06-11-2023 | https://nycapitaldistrictrenfest.com/ |
| Sterling NY Renaissance Festival | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, New York 13156. | 07-01-2023 – 08-13-2023 (Weekends only) | https://www.sterlingfestival.com/ |
| Long Island Scottish Festival and Games | Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury NY | 08-26-2023 | https://www.liscots.org/festival_and_games.htm |
| New York Renaissance Faire | 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo, NY | 08-26-2023 – 10-08-2023 (Weekends, Labor Day) | https://renfair.com/ny/ |
| Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival | Niagara County Fairgrounds, 4487 Lake Ave. (Rte. 78) Lockport, NY 14094 | 09-16-2023 – 09-17-2023 | http://www.niagaraceltic.com/ |
LARP
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| Dystopia Rising New York Foundations | Forestburg Scout Reservation, 1945 New York 42 Forestburgh, NY, 1277 | 09-15-2023 – 09-17-2023 | https://www.dystopiarisingny.com/events/2023/9/15/drny-september-foundations |
| Dystopia Rising New York October Event | Forestburg Scout Reservation, 1945 New York 42 Forestburgh, NY, 1277 | 10-13-2023 – 10-15-2023 | https://www.dystopiarisingny.com/events/2023/10/13/drny-october |
| Dystopia Rising New York November Event | Forestburg Scout Reservation, 1945 New York 42 Forestburgh, NY, 1277 | 11-10-2023 – 11-12-2023 | https://www.dystopiarisingny.com/events/2023/11/10/drny-november |
Reenactments
Event Type |
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom Goat’s Inn: Winter Is Coming… Again | Blue Mountain Reservation, 435 Welcher Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566 | 10-21-2023 – 10-22-2023 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4145 |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom St Andrew Enters York | Estonian House, 20 Middle Island Blvd., Middle Island, NY 11953 | 10-21-2023 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4184 |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom Bjorns Ceilidh | Scotia United Methodist Church, 201 North Ten Broeck Street, Scotia, NY 12302 | 11-11-2023 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4198 |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | Aethelmearc Fall Academy | West Windsor Baptist Church, 166 North Road, Windsor NY 13865 | 11-18-2023 | https://aethelmearc.org/event/fall-aethelmearc-academy/ |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | Aethelmearc Delftwood Yule | St Paul’s Lutheran Church at 210 Hazel Street, Liverpool, NY 13088 | 12-02-2023 | https://aethelmearc.org/event/delftwood-yule-3/ |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | East Kingdom Followers of Peter the Dressmaker | Reformed Church of Port Ewen, 160 Salem St, Port Ewen, NY 12466 | 12-09-2023 | https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4200 |
Other
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| New York Comic Con | Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, Manhattan, New York City 10014 | 10-12-2023 – 10-15-2023 | https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/ |
| Anime NYC | Javits Convention Center, 445 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001 | 11-17-2023 – 11-19-2023 | https://animenyc.com/ |
What info can I find about these events?
We list the name of each event, its location in New York, the date or dates that the event 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 the past few 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 New York?
Basically, Ren faires are filled with all sorts of fun activities. There are usually booths for food and shopping. By and large, they will provide a range of food and drinks for you to try. This food is often themed around medieval feasts. Many Ren faires will have live music and entertainment, such as a joust, live performers, and more.
You can dress up in medieval clothing or wear a fantasy outfit. People also often wear pirate-themed clothing or will dress up as elves and fairies. Just make sure to think about the weather when building your look.
In addition, some faires have weekend themes for you to enjoy. For example, they may have a weekend that focuses on pirates. Other events 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?
To begin with, SCA stands for Society for Creative Anachronism. This organization focuses on historical reenactments. It has many smaller groups within it. These groups cover many eras in history, from the Vikings to the Renaissance and more. Some SCA participants act as officers and rulers over their part of SCA, 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. Other events focus on the artistic and scientific aspects of reenacting. In fact, many SCA groups will have events 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 New York?
Don’t forget to look at nearby provinces and states, such as Ontario, Quebec, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania! 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 groups will often have events that are intended for people from further away. You can contact local SCA or LARP group 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?
Great! Please help us expand our list of Renaissance faires, LARP, and SCA events in New York. You can reach out to us by phone, email, or through our live chat. Contact us here! We will be happy to take a look and add new events to our list.
