Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen Elizabeth in a jubilee! Inside our turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages; featuring full-contact armored jousting, comedy and theater shows, music, games, people-powered rides and so much more! Fabulous food and more than 300 artisans displaying their gallery-quality works complete the experience!
Fast Facts
Where is it? 12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI
When did it start? 1979
When does it run? August 21, 2021 to October 3, 2021
Artisans & Entertainers (88)
A Reasonable Facsimile
Categories: Entertainers, Music
fun, entertaining, educational live music programs and recordings by A Reasonable Facsimile, the duo Anne & Rob Burns. Anne and Rob present music of Renaissance Europe (circa 1500-1650) and Colonial America (circa 1600-1800) on replicas of period musical instruments for...
Acrobellum
Categories: Entertainers, Skilled performance
We are a fun and entertaining troupe of Acrobats, Tumblers, Dancers, and Fire Performers that mix style, movement and music for any occasion.
Ancient Artillery
Categories: Artisans, Toys, Games, and Puzzles
Marshmallow Catapults are working models of the real thing! Onagers, ballistas, trebuchets--all handmade.
Angus Harvey Kiltmaker
Categories: Artisans, Clothing, Costumes and Clothwork
Custom Kiltmaker and Historian.
Arbor Consort
Categories: Entertainers, Music
Dedicated to the performance and preservation of a cappella renaissance music. Also providing costumed Christmas carolers seasonally.
Arms & Armor
Categories: Artisans, Specialty, Metalwork, Weaponry and Armor
Arms & Armor has been producing world renowned replicas of Medieval and Renaissance weapons and armor for more than twenty five years.
Art of Ed Beard Jr.
Categories: Artisans, House and Home, Fine Art
Over 40 years of hand painted original art, illustration and custom automotive airbrush work.
Authentic Wardrobe
Categories: Artisans, Clothing, Costumes and Clothwork
Manufacturers of high-end historical clothing, costuming, and wardrobe.
Autumn Moon
Categories: Artisans, Clothing, Jewelry
Where each piece is handmade with love and light, using high-quality components, crystals, and stones as well as premium ingredients for her soy candles and melts.
Ballena Bay Pewter
Categories: Artisans, Specialty, Metalwork
Pewtersmith
Black Murray
Categories: Entertainers, Music
An acoustic band inspired by songs of love, folly, roguery, and murder--not necessarily in that order.
Blue Moon Gallery
Categories: Artisans, House and Home, Sculpture and Pottery
Blue Moon Gallery offers high quality fine art -- including works on canvas, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, collage, and more -- created by the best regional & local artists in Northern IL and Southeastern WI.
Bocca Musica
Categories: Entertainers, Music
Bocca Musica is an international, award winning, band that is proud to be from Metro Detroit! Cheers!
Coal Black Rose
Categories: Entertainers, Music
Embracing the spirit of the Traveler; Coal Black Rose performs unique versions of a Olde World musics (13th Century Cantigas, Classical instrumental classics, Olde Timey Folk, Seafaring Shanti and Work Songs). Using a variety of instruments of various folk origins,...
Crannog
Categories: Entertainers, Music
Crannog is known for their adventurous arrangements of traditional music. "Thrash Celtic" at its best, they feature primarily Irish songs and Celtic tunes set to fiddle, concertina, percussion, guitar and vocals. They've been known to rock the house and bring...
Crimson Chain Leatherworks
Categories: Artisans, Specialty, Leatherwork
Crimson Chain Leatherworks creates fantastic leather costume pieces and accessories for your LARP, fantasy, cosplay, faire garb and other nerdy necessities.
Crystal Dragon
Categories: Artisans, House and Home, Glassware
This is a business with unique dragon designs made from pyrex glass and handcrafted.
Deante Fettuccine
Categories: Entertainers, Comedy, Skilled performance
The world's premiere rope-walking Spaghetti Juggler. An extemporaneous Red Nose Clown, that is sure to leave you laughing and amazed through delightful skills and wit.
Delirio del Arte
Categories: Entertainers, Comedy
We are troupe of Professional Idiots with a variety of skills and arts; juggling, stilts, hoops, escapism, magic, comedy, improv, impressions, fire, etc.
Diamondwood Leather
Categories: Artisans, Specialty, Leatherwork
High quality, hand made leather goods for your every costuming need. Comic Con, gaming, Ren Fests and weddings- believe it or not, we have something for all them! From beautiful leather roses to comic inspired masks to unique apparel, we...
Domba
Categories: Artisans, Clothing, Costumes and Clothwork
Heidi's Tribal Style Costumes inspired by the earthy elements of Renaissance Faires and Tribal Dance. Domba! and Arizona are internationally recognized as creating one of the most loving and connected communities in Tribal Bellydance.
Dragons Lair Glass Arts
Categories: Artisans, House and Home, Fine Art, Glassware
Dragons Lair is glass arts studio. We specialize in Stained glass, fused glass and lamp working as well as anything glass.
Fairy Secrets Skin Care
Categories: Artisans, House and Home, Health and Beauty Products, Toys, Games, and Puzzles
Lotion Candles - they're appealing to your senses! The luxurious aromas will stimulate and relax your mind while softening and soothing your skin.
Farie Ring Glass
Categories: Artisans, House and Home, Glassware
I hand craft each glass bead in my home studio, on a minor burner torch. They are annealed & cleaned then used to create one of a kind expressive jewelry.