Ontario Renaissance Faires, SCA, and LARP Events
Can I find a Renaissance faire, LARP, or SCA event in Ontario, Canada?
Absolutely! Here, we break down events in the province of Ontario by event type, making it easier for you to check out a particular event. In addition, we list upcoming events and recurring yearly events. Don’t forget to 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 |
| Leamington Renaissance Festival | Leamington, Ontario, N8H 3X4 | 05-11-2024 – 05-12-2024 | https://ldasfair.weebly.com/events.html |
| Wentworth Faire | Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0 | 05-25-2024 – 05-26-2024 | https://wentworth.medievalfaire.ca/ |
| Glengarry Renaissance Festival | 34 Fair St, Maxville, ON | 06-01-2024 – 06-02-2024 | https://www.facebook.com/glengarryrenfest/ |
| Robin in the Hood | Gibson Park, Elmira, ON Canada | 06-01-2024 | http://www.robininthehood.com/ |
| Cobourg Scottish Festival & Highland Games | Victoria Park, 85 King Street East, Cobourg, ON | 06-14-2024 – 06-15-2024 | https://www.cobourghighlandgames.ca/ |
| Grey Highlands Renaissance Festival | Owen Sound, ON | 06-15-2024 – 06-16-2024 | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552531840512 |
| Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games | 310 Durham Market St N, Kincardine, ON N2Z 1Z9, Canada | 07-05-2024 – 07-07-2024 | http://kincardinescottishfestival.ca/ |
| Clengarry Highland Games | 34 Fair Street, Maxville, Ontario | 08-02-2024 – 08-03-2024 | https://www.glengarryhighlandgames.com/ |
| The Ontario Pirate Festival | Marden Park, 7391 Marden Rd, Guelph, ON | 08-03-2024 – 08-05-2024 | https://justadequate.com/jollyRogering/index.htm |
| Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games | Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus, ON | 08-09-2024 – 08-11-2024 | https://fergusscottishfestival.com/ |
| Royal Medieval Faire | Waterloo Park West, Waterloo ON | 09-21-2024 | https://www.royalmedievalfaire.org/ |
| Oxford Renaissance Festival | Dorchester Fairground, 4939 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester, ON N0L 1G6 | 09-27-2024 – 09-29-2024 | https://renfest.ca/ |
LARP
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| Altered LARP May Event | 636500 Euphrasia Holland Townline, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 | 05-24-2024 – 05-26-2024 | https://www.alteredlarp.ca/event-schedule/ |
Reenactments
Event Type |
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) | Ealdormere Practicum | Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9 | 02-24-2024 | https://ealdormere.ca/practicum/ |
Other
Event Name |
Location |
Date |
Link |
| Toronto Comicon | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 | 03-15-2024 – 03-17-2024 | https://fanexpohq.com/comicontoronto/ |
| London Comic Con | RBC Place, 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8 | 09-16-2023 – 09-17-2023 | http://www.londoncomiccon.ca/ |
What info can I find about faires, LARP battles, and other events?
We list the event name, location, date, and a link to recently updated info. The event names and other information 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 information 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 an SCA event?
SCA stands for Society for Creative Anachronism. This group focuses on historical reenactments. 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 happens at a LARP event or Renaissance faire?
People have fun at both of these events. When it comes to LARP, or Live-Action Roleplaying, many of these events are LARP battles. They involve people dressed up in costume as a character. LARPers will create their own unique character. At a LARP battle, these characters will fight in a group, usually with foam weapons. The main point of a LARP battle is to have fun in safety.
Meanwhile, a Renaissance faire is a festival with a medieval or Renaissance theme. They will have vendors for food and fun things to buy. There is often live entertainment and music. You can usually dress up for these faires. Some events may restrict what kind of accessories or items you can bring. Make sure to check with the LARP group or Ren faire about any restrictions before going to ensure that you are able to enjoy the event to the fullest.
What if I don’t see a Ren faire or LARP event near me in Ontario?
If you live near the US or a provincial border, don’t forget to look nearby. For example, you can check out the pages of Manitoba, Quebec, and many northern US states. These areas may have events that are close to you as well. We list events by the state or province. Many events are close to state or national borders.
In addition, SCA organizations will often have events that are intended for people from further away. Pennsic, a popular SCA event, and Bicolline, a popular LARP event, are great examples of this. They involve people from across North America. 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.
Don’t see an upcoming event that you know of?
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