Great place to spend a weekend. Admission can seem fairly high if you haven't been there for several years or ever but the place is bigger than ever. You can spend all day just watching acts and never see them all not to mention seeing all the crafters. Lots of amazing things to buy. While it can be busy it isn't as well attended as it used to be when I went in the late 90s to early 00s so lines for food and beverage are shorter so less standing around waiting and more time relaxing and enjoying. If you haven't been it's worth the money and drive. Also a great time to bring the kids to.
Even the shows that aren't marked mature on the online guide tend to contain a lot of sexual innuendo, and some of the shows were more violent than I think would be appropriate for young kids.
This is a great place to visit. There's live stage shows including jousting, musical performances, and sword fighting. The food is delicious and reminiscent of the Renaissance era. Turkey legs, fish and chips, and roast beef can be found here. It's great for children and adults. You can come dressed in period clothing or modern. Come meet Queen Elizabeth (you can even have tea with her) and celebrate a little bit of history in a unique way. The terrain is a bit rough however, so the elderly and physically disabled may have a tough time of it. Wheelchairs, strollers and scooters are allowed, but the ground is uneven and hilly. Still a fun place to visit!
I have went a few years in a row. This is a pretty large Renaissance Festival. There are a lot of food options and a ton of shows. The Highlight is really watching all of the shows. There are around 10 of them going on at any given time throughout the weekend. They have been adding on to it every year for a long time. There are a lot of permanent structures that really helped give it more of a Renaissance feel. The whole thing is inside of large Pathways cut throughout the woods so it's helps add to the feel as well.
The grounds are amazing, the food is creative, and the music is great. The only problem is that it is very difficult to plan a day of just clean, family friendly events.
Also, some of the mature shows (which are towards the back of the venue) were loud enough that just walking by them, you could hear sexually explicit content. Just things to keep in mind if you have little ones or don't care for such things.
I've been going here since I was a kid and have only ever had a great time. Always something new to see, do, or buy. Amazing entertainment, great food (Turkey legs!), and overall atmosphere helps transport you back in time. Highly recommend
Sterling Renaissance Festival is a US Amusement Park based in Sterling, New York. Sterling Renaissance Festival is located at 15385 Farden Rd, Sterling, NY 13156, USA.
Please contact with Sterling Renaissance Festival using information above: Address, Phone number, Fax, Postal code, Website address, E-mail, Facebook. Find Sterling Renaissance Festival opening hours and driving directions or map. Find real customer reviews and ratings or write your own review.