King Richard’s Faire 2024 in Carver MA
King Richard’s Faire is back starting Labor day weekend in Carver MA. It is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival, with full days of live, interactive entertainment for all ages. It opens its 2024 season during Labor Day weekend Auugst 31st and runs weekends and Monday holidays from 10:30am-6pm through October 20th
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King Richard’s Faire! Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 80 acre wooded site. You’ll be dazzled by acrobats, aerialists, and jugglers! Captivated with our minstrels, dancers and puppeteers and instantly enthralled by fire eaters, and exotic tigers. Hundreds of talented performers perform non-stop for you throughout the day when visiting any one of our eight vibrant stages.
The King’s handsome knights battle on horseback as bawdy beggars compete in mud. Wacky wenches will leave you in stitches while happy villagers engage you in the lanes. Frolicking faeries can be seen dancing through the forest, where you can try your skill in his majesty’s Gaming Glen.
Epicurean pleasures, suited for royalty, will tantalize your taste buds with the Faire’s unbelievable choices of truly scrumptious treats. Satiate your palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget to quench thy thirst with champagne, wine, and brew!
Many of the King’s talented artisans journey from around the globe and have much to offer all who enter the gates. You’ll discover beautiful handspun pottery, fabulous jewelry, and incredible face painting. Delight in period clothing, leather, armor, and moccasins. Be amazed with sword making, glass blowing and portrait painting. Revel in scented oils, perfumes and fantastic psychic readings as you make memories to last a lifetime!
You may also purchase tickets at the gate the day you attend. Tickets purchased at the gate must be paid for with cash. Several ATM’s are available inside the Faire.
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General Adult Admission (ages 12+) $46.00
(+ $3.99 fee)
General Children Admisson (ages 4-11) $26.00
(+ $3.41 fee)
WEEKEND 1:
Labor Day Weekend: 3 days of Faire fun!
Saturday, August 31
Opening Day of our 43rd Season
Sunday, September 1
Salute to Safety
(All active duty-veteran-retired Military, Police, Fire, and EMS personnel are admitted free of charge with proper ID/pay stub at the box office. A valid ID must accompany a pay stub. Military IDs accepted; DD214, Veteran Status State IDs, Active Military issue.) Don’t miss our ceremony before the 5:00 p.m. joust to honor our heroes and recognize their important contributions.
Monday, September 2
Open for Labor Day Fun!
WEEKEND 2:
Cleavage Contest Weekend
Saturday, September 7
Cleavage Contest and Corset Wearing Workshop
4:00 p.m.: The KRF Annual CLEAVAGE Contest on the King’s Stage (18+)
Faire ladies of the realm are invited to be daring, without baring! A series of competitions makes this celebration of the female form a hilariously fun time for participants and spectators alike. The contest allows 50 contestants max, 18+. Registration 30 minutes before at the Maypole between the King’s Stage and Queen’s Stage.
1:00p.m.: “Lace ’em Up” Corset Wearing Workshop
(18+) Lace ’em up lessons from some of the realm’s favorite clothiers. No registration is required. Meet at the ramp of booth 51a Moresca.
Sunday, September 8 Special Ticketed Event:
September Pub Crawl #1, 21+
Take a trip through the Faire where you’ll find love for new friends… and beer! Must be 21+ with proper ID to participate. KRF reminds anyone consuming alcoholic beverages to please drink responsibly!
*Tickets must be purchased in advance online on our ticket site.
Event specifics will be emailed to ticket holders.
Limited tickets are available.
WEEKEND 3:
Both Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15
Fandom in the Kingdom Weekend
All day: Magical HP House Meetups
Join fellow Potterheads for meetups at various Faire locations – check your House listings at the Remembrance Shoppe when you arrive for details, all ages are welcome!
4:00 p.m.: HP Sorting Hat on the King’s Stage
Want to know what “House” you truly belong to? Now you can! Meet at the King’s Stage for a fast-moving hat sorting for all ages! No pre-registration is required. This is a timed event, and it is possible that not everyone who shows up will be able to participate.
Costume Parade to the Tournament Field
At the conclusion of the Hat Sorting, all persons wearing Potter-themed costumes are invited to show them off in a parade to… and through the Tournament field!
WEEKEND 4:
All’s Faire In Love and War!
Saturday, September 21
4:00 p.m.: Vow Renewal Ceremony on the King’s Stage
This romantic event allows 25 couples on the stage, but you may participate from the audience as well! Registration 30 minutes before at the Maypole between the King’s Stage and Queen’s Stage.
Sunday, September 22
4:00 p.m.: Viking Tug O’War on the Tournament Field
Ages 18+ to compete, but spectators of all ages welcome!
Tugged back by popular demand, this contest of strength and skill (and strategy!) will decide which team is the wimp, and which is the warrior. Does your squad have what it takes?
Registration 30 minutes before @ the mural directly across from the King’s Nuts booth.
50 persons max.
Sunday, September 22 Special Ticketed Event*:
September Pub Crawl #2, 21+
Take a trip through the Faire where you’ll find love for new friends… and beer! Must be 21+ with proper ID to participate. KRF reminds anyone consuming alcoholic beverages to please drink responsibly!
*Tickets must be purchased in advance online on our ticket site.
Event specifics will be emailed to ticketholders;
limited tickets are available.
WEEKEND 5:
Legends of Lore Weekend
Witch Dance & Lord of the Rings Fandom
Sat., September 28 Witch Dance
4:45 p.m.: Come see the originators of the dance, German Witch Troupe- Wolfshäger Hexenbrüt. Several original members will make their U.S. debut on the Tournament Field with local witch enthusiasts. Meet & Greet: To experience this unique opportunity with the group, purchase a special meet & greet event ticket. Event details on our ticketing page.
Sun., September 29 Lord of the Rings Fandom
4:00 p.m.: Relay Race and Ring Toss Tournament on the Tournament Field – Costume Parade to follow.
Enter this new tourney and enjoy a lively game of speed and skill, with a “precious” costume parade to follow.
Registration 30 minutes before @ the mural directly across from the King’s Nuts booth. 50 persons max.
WEEKEND 6:
Gamer’s Guild Weekend
Both Sat. October 5 and Sun. October 6
10:30 a.m. – 3:00p.m.: Register at Dragonfly’s Realm (Booth #43, just inside front entrance) for 1-hour, 10-person, mini campaigns. Space is limited- first come-first served.
4:00 p.m.: KRF Dungeons & Gaming Campaign a Live Action Gaming Contest on the King’s Stage.
D&D fans will not want to miss two full days of campaign fun!
WEEKEND 7:
Highland Happenings
Saturday, October 12
4:00 p.m.: Highland Hunks, Men in Kilts Contest on the King’s Stage
You won’t want to miss our annual “Highland Hunks: Men in Kilts” contest on the King’s Stage on Saturday, October 12th at 4:00pm. (Note this is an 18+ show!)
Men of the realm are invited to be daring without baring in this hilarious series of competitions celebrating the male form – fun for participants and spectators alike! Limit 50 contestants max, must be 18+ to enter with ID.
Register to participate 30 minutes before the contest at the maypole between the King’s and Queen’s stages.
Sunday, October 13
Open for holiday weekend fun!
Monday, October 14
4:00 p.m.: KRF Highland Games on the Tournament Field (18+) This high-stakes Tournament Field Competition is a series of classic Highland games with a KRF twist! Do you have what it takes? Guests with medical or physical limitations should not compete and do so at their own risk.
Registration 30 minutes before @ the mural directly across from the King’s Nuts booth.
50 persons max.
WEEKEND 8:
Fantasy Finale
Saturday, October 19
2:00 p.m.: Childrens’ Costume Parade on the Dance Stage following the Knighting Ceremony (ages 11 and under please)
4:00 p.m.: Adult Costume Contest on the King’s Stage
You won’t want to miss our annual Adult Costume Contest on the King’s Stage (Note this is an 18+ contest but all are welcome to watch!)
Limit 50 contestants max, must be 18+ to enter with ID.
Register to participate 30 minutes before the contest at the maypole between the King’s and Queen’s stages.
Sunday, October 20: Special Ticketed Event*:
October Pub Crawl (third and final of the season) – 21+ only
Take a trip through the Faire where you’ll find love for new friends… and beer! Must be 21+ with proper ID to participate. KRF reminds anyone consuming alcoholic beverages to please drink responsibly!
*Tickets must be purchased in advance online on our ticket site.
Event specifics will be emailed to ticketholders;
limited tickets are available.
6:00 p.m.: – Final Drum Jam at the Front Gate