pecial events make your festival day even better!
From feasts to pub crawls, there is always something to add a special twist to your adventure!
Special Event ticket sales stop online at 12pm the day of.
Limited number of tickets available day of at the Special Events booth across from the 1572 Roadhouse.
You must purchase Special Event tickets in addition to Admission tickets.
AN AFTERNOON FILLED WITH FOOD, DRINK, SONG, AND A SHOW!
Enjoy a 5-course meal including starters, multiple course entrée, a dessert PLUS alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and a keepsake tankard.
One seating per festival day, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
THE NAUGHTY BAWDY PUB SHOW
Hosted by Friar Finnegan and featuring your favorite NPCs!
Our talented cast will dazzle you with their artistry, wit, and charm, offering an afternoon of unforgettable entertainment that is both playful and provocative. Exclusively for ages 21+.
Held at Feast Hall at 5:30 pm each festival day.
Witches of Willy-Nilly Whiskey Tasting
A fun tasting event hosted by the Witches of Willy-Nilly. Enjoy six premium tastes of spiritous beverages that rotate throughout the season.
At the Tipsy Cauldron at 1 pm every festival day.
Wine Tasting
This unique experience invites you to savor a selection of fine wines, each chosen for its historical significance and exceptional quality. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious novice, our host will guide you through the rich tapestry of flavors, sharing stories of winemaking traditions from bygone eras. Raise your goblet and toast to an unforgettable journey through the vineyards of history!
Check-in at 3 pm at the Noble Nook.
The tasting will begin at 3:15 pm and last for about 45 minutes.
Price: $43.76 ($40 + 3.76) includes tastes of 5 savory wines (2 whites, 2 reds and 1 Rose) rotating throughout the season.
Tasting Events
Woodchuck Hard Cider Tasting
Sundays from 1pm – 4pm
Located adjacent to the Ciderhaus
– Be The Protector of the Kingdom-
ORF Designator Driver Program
The Ohio Renaissance Festival encourages all of our revelers to have a designated driver in their crew. Pick up a designator driver wristband at the Special Events Booth and receive free water throughout the park!
We ID and our bartenders reserve the right not to serve guests they feel have reveled too hard.
Spirit, Wine, and Ale Trail
Explore our selection of craft beer, ale, cider and mead and enter to win a 2026 Season Pass!
The Ohio Renaissance Festival Ale Trail is an experience unlike any other! As you meander through the village browsing the marketplace, stop at trail locations for a unique craft beer, ale, cider or mead and earn a commemorative Cool Koozie and the chance to win a 2026 Season Pass prize package.
More details to come!
Premium Joust Seating
Get the best view of the tournament action! Includes cushioned seating under the covered viewing stand, your choice of a bottle of water, Pepsi products or select bottles of beers, and a gold crown to signify your Royalty.
$10 PER PERSON
Purchase tickets at the joust field. Look for the Premium Joust Seating sign.
Premium Joust Seating is handicap accessible.