Vermont Renaissance Faire 2026: Visitor's Guide
The Vermont Renaissance Faire brings a weekend of medieval revelry to the Champlain Valley each summer. The 2026 edition runs June 27-28, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
What the faire is
The faire features artisans and craft vendors, a kids' area, musicians and dancers, medieval encampments, fight demonstrations, and jousting, plus food, beer, wine, mead, and cider. It's a compact, two-day event — easy to enjoy in a single visit.
Planning your visit
The Champlain Valley Exposition is at 105 Pearl Street in Essex Junction, just outside Burlington — convenient to Vermont's largest metro and an easy add-on to a Burlington waterfront weekend. Check the official site for current ticket pricing.
Q: When is the Vermont Renaissance Faire 2026?
It runs June 27-28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT.
Q: What's there to do?
Jousting, fight demonstrations, medieval encampments, musicians and dancers, a kids' area, artisan and craft vendors, and food and drink including beer, wine, mead, and cider.
Q: Where is it held?
At the Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT, just outside Burlington.
Related Reading
- New England Renaissance Faires 2026: A Complete Guide
- King Richard's Faire 2026: Visitor's Guide
- Connecticut Renaissance Faire 2026: Visitor's Guide
Last updated: June 2026
