Welcome To The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival

Celebrating Over 20 Years Of Family Fun and Magical Memories

As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, experience a 16th Century Medieval Amusement Park! Ready yourself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft, and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legs, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods, and much more.

Schedule:

Themed Weekends

August 23rd and 24th,2025

Opening Weekend Celebration! Celtic Weekend!
Its time for a Return to the Magic and Mystique of the Renaissance! Visit with friends new and old. Reimagine your favorite experiences and make new magical memories. King Henry welcomes all of his friends and subjects back to the village of Morelandshire. It’s a celebration like no other. Listen to the traditional sounds of Celtic musicians, Scottish pipe bands and madrigal singers throughout the Realm. Get ready to don ye kilts for the Men in Kilts Contest at 2:30 on the Greek Stage! Also join us for the "Think You Can Jig” Dance Contest, for time and location ask at the front gate. We will also have buy-one-get-one free coupons at all area Wendy’s locations, good for this weekend at the festival box office only.

August 30th, 31st, September 1st,2025

Children’s 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 include the Prince, Princess, and Pirate Costume Contest on the Greek Stage at 2:30 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! It is also Union and Labor Appreciation weekend! All union members can purchase buy-one-get-one free tickets at the festival box office and their children 12 and under are free!

September 6th and 7th,2025

Mead and Whiskey weekend!
"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! Free Sampling of some of the finest vintages from local Pennsylvania craftsmen. 

It is also Military Appreciation weekend! All current military and veterans receive Buy-one-get-one-free coupons at the festival box office as well as free tickets for their children 12 and under.

September 13th and 14th,2025

Pirate Invasion 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! A Mr Caribbean Pirate Contest will take place on the Greek stage at 2:30. Pirate Treasure Hunt will also take place! Meet at the Front Gate at 12:30! "Drink up me hearties, yo ho!"

September 20th and 21st,2025

Wine Revelry and Romance
Join our Romeos and Juliets in this weekend dedicated to lovers. Renew your vows and faith and commitment at our "Renewal of Vows”, both Saturday and Sunday on the Greek Stage at 2:30. Also, participate in our "Wooing” Competition taking place in the streets throughout the day! Show you’re capable of wooing said lasses! Romance is in the air! Free Wine Tasting throughout the day featuring local Pennsylvania wineries.

September 27th and 28th,2025

A final Huzzah - Oktoberfest
"Willkommen"(a Hearty Welcome), our village is hosting King Henry and Queen Anne in an Oktoberfest celebration and a farewell to the season. Tantalize your taste buds with traditional German favorites such as bratwurst and pretzels! 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!

Entertainment

The Knights of Noble Cause
Live action jousting and combat, three times daily. Chivalry Lives!

The Washing Well Wenches
Good clean fun, Wet dirty Women

Cast in Bronze
The original Cast in Bronze is back for a single season command performance.

Reidiculous
New this season, master of the whips Reid is here to shock and amaze. Four times a day on the Greek Stage

Garry Siler
master minstrel Garry is back at the pirates pub, final 5 weekends only

The CRAIC Show
Medieval rock and roll. Its an electric experience for all ages.

The Witch Trial
Making Fun of Horrible History!Join famed tragedian Ned Alleyn, as he takes a stab at comedy by flipping the script on the classic Witch Trial!

Blades and Bravery
Daring deeds of dexterity and danger. Cy the sword swallower is back with his new partner for a show you won’t want to miss

Natures Educators
Learn about the fantastic birds of prey that inhabit our world, their care, and how to protect them.

Topolino Sisters
Interactive stories for children. On the Gingerbread Stage at 10:30, 12:00, 5:00

Date: August 23rd-September 28,2025

Location: Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton, PA 15089

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