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There are many reasons to return to the 2021 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival again and again as no two Festival days are ever alike, for we offer wondrous themes for each of our festive weekends.

* special events and times are subject to change

OPENING WEEKEND!



August 21 & 22

“An Adventure to the Past!”

Come join us in a celebration of music and dance as we put out the royal welcome mat for King Henry and Queen Anne’s arrival at the castle. Meet our new cast of villagers, enjoy our first-class entertainers and revisit old favorites!

Celtic Fling!



August 28 & 29

Listen to the traditional sounds of Celtic musicians, Scottish pipe bands and madrigal singers throughout the Realm. Sing along with our Irish Troubadour as he performs popular ballads. Irish dancers and Bag Pipers will also be featured this weekend. Get ready to don ye kilts for the Men in Kilts Contest, time and location TBD! Also join us for the “Think You Can Jig” Dance Contest, time and location TBD.

Children’s Weekend!



Sept 4,5 & 6

Prince, Princess & Pirate Party

Union Member Appreciation Weekend

Throughout this weekend dedicated to young lads and lasses, children ages 12 and under experience the Festival for free with a paying adult admission ticket. Just be sure to pick up the child’s ticket from the festival box office. Special activities including the Prince, Princess and Pirate Costume Contest time and location TBD Also, there is the Royal Quest, knighting ceremonies and photos with the King and Queen. Be sure to enjoy medieval rides and games of skill!

This weekend only is our Union Member Appreciation weekend! All members of a Union receive a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Adult Ticket with valid identification. Redeemable at Festival Box Office Only!

Wine Revelry!



September 11 & 12

“The Discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star” ~Leonardo Da Vinci. For this weekend dedicated to “The Nectar of the Gods” we intend to use it very well, indeed! Participate in the legendary Grape Stomp Competitions for prizes, time and location TBD, as well as Free Sampling of some of the finest vintages from local Pennsylvania wineries.

Pirate Invasion!



September 18 & 19

Military Appreciation Weekend!

Argh Matey! Pirates have invaded the festival! Enjoy a weekend of rousing good tales and tunes of high-seas adventures, swash-buckling sword fights and a jolly good time! NEW TIME AND LOCATION: A Mr Caribbean Pirate Contest will take place at the Washing Well Wenches Stage at 4:00. Pirate Treasure Hunt will also take place! Meet at the Front Gate at 12:30! “Drink up me hearties, yo ho!”

Also, this weekend only is our Military Appreciation weekend! All military personnel receive a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Adult Ticket with Military I.D. plus their children, ages 12 and under, enter the realm free! Redeemable at Festival Box Office Only!

Oktoberfest: A Final Huzzah!



September 25 & 26

“Willkommen”(a Hearty Welcome), as you join your Village Hosts King Henry and Queen Anne in an Oktoberfest Celebration and a Farewell to the Festival Season. Tantalize your taste buds with Traditional German Favorites such as Bratwurst and Pretzels! Stein Lugging Contest will take place at the Joust Field at 3:30! German Music, Dancing, Lederhosen and Tavern Wenches will delight one and all with a fun-filled taste of Bavaria. Come Eat, Drink, and Make Merry with us at the Castle!

For further information regarding our Special Themed Weekends

call (724) 872-1670