About the Event
Travel back to 16th Century England! Jousting, a renaissance marketplace, games of skill, food and drink, musicians, jugglers and more!
Open Saturdays and Sundays in May, plus Memorial Day Monday.
The 2024 Tennessee Renaissance Festival will be open on May 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th
The festival's hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Delight in the streets of Covington Glen, our outdoor renaissance market place, as you shop our talented artisans’ exceptional wares. Immerse yourself in song, laughter, and amazement as jesters, minstrels, jugglers, and magicians demonstrate their unique skills. Listen to the tall tales of pirates and prepare to watch the royal joust. After you join the Queen’s Court and tour the outside Castle Gwynn Grounds, you can feast on the variety of flavors, aromas and tastes from merchants and vendors. Test your mettle at games of skill and enjoy other activities guaranteed to satisfy all.
2024 TNRF Daily Schedule
10:15 a.m.
Timon - Trader's Gate Stage
Queen's Meet & Greet (G) - Royal Garden
10:30 a.m.
Mermaid Meet & Greet - Mermaid Grotto
Empty Hats - Hammerbeam Inn
Paolo Garbanzo - Highland Manor Stage
The Bardbarians - Bazaar Stage
Buckle & Swash - Pirates Stage
11:00 a.m.
Chaste Treasure - Trader's Gate Stage
Glass Blowing Demonstration - Glass Blower Station
Rafferty the Piper - Hammerbeam Inn
Fae Folx Tales - Crosswind Stage
Daring Horsemen - Tournament Field
Queen's Promenade Dance Class (ages 7-15) - Queen's Pavilion
Reservations Required. To buy tickets, click HERE.
11:30 a.m.
The Secret Commonwealth - Hammerbeam Inn
Noble Court Show - Highland Manor Stage
Hob the Troll (week 1 & 2) - Crosswind Stage
Lady Ettie (week 3 & 4) - Crosswind Stage
Cosmo's Fables, Fantasies & Fortunes - Bazaar Stage
Robin Hood - Pirate's Stage
12:00 p.m.
Timon - Trader's Gate Stage
Queen's Luncheon - Royal Garden
Demetrius & Darin - Hammerbeam Inn
Oops! Knife Throwing - Highland Manor Stage
Royal Joust - Tournament Field
12:30 p.m.
Mermaid & Greet - Mermaid Grotto
Paolo Garbanzo - Highland Manor Stage
Rafferty the Piper - Crosswind Stage
The Bardbarians - Bazaar Stage
Buckle & Swash - Pirate's Stage
1:00 p.m.
Chaste Treasure - Trader's Gate Stage
Glass Blowing Demonstration - Glass Blower Station
The Secret Commonwealth - Hammerbeam Inn
Hob the Troll (week 1 & 2) - Crosswind Stage
Lady Ettie (week 3 & 4) - Crosswind Stage
Empty Hats - Bazaar Stage
Queen's Promenade Dance Class (ages 16+) - Queen's Pavilion
Reservations Required. To buy tickets, click HERE.
1:30 p.m.
Fae Folx Tales - Crosswind Stage
Cosmo's Fables, Fantasies & Fortunes - Bazaar Stage
Daring Horseman - Tournament Field
2:00 p.m.
Timon - Trader's Gate Stage
Demetrius & Darin - Hammerbeam Inn
Paolo Garbanzo - Highland Manor Stage
Rafferty the Piper - Crosswind Stage
Robin Hood - Pirate's Stage
Costume Showcase/Knighting Ceremony - Queen's Pavilion
2:30 p.m.
Mermaid & Greet - Mermaid Grotto
Rafferty the Piper - Hammerbeam Inn
The Bardbarians - Bazaar Stage
Royal Joust - Tournament Field
3:00 p.m.
Chaste Treasure - Trader's Gate Stage
Glass Blowing Demonstration - Glass Blower Section
Oops! Knife Throwing - Highland Manor Stage
Hob the Troll (week 1 & 2) - Crosswind Stage
Lady Ettie (week 3 & 4) - Crosswind Stage
Buckle & Swash - Pirate's Stage
3:30 p.m.
The Secret Commonwealth - Hammerbeam Inn
Paolo Garbonzo - Highland Manor Stage
Cosmo's Fables, Fantasies & Fortunes - Bazaar Stage
Queen's Tea - Queen's Pavilion
Reservations Required. To buy tickets, click HERE.
4:00 p.m
Timon - Trader's Gate Stage
Fae Folx Tales - Crosswind Stage
Daring Horseman - Tournament Field
Robin Hood - Pirate's Stage
4:30 p.m.
Mermaid Meet & Greet - Mermaid Grotto
Glass Blowing Demonstration - Glass Blower Station
Royal Improv Comedy Show - Highland Manor Stage
Empty Hats - Bazaar Stage
5:00 p.m.
Chaste Treasure - Trader's Gate Stage
Giacamo's Ballads - Highland Manor Stage
Royal Joust - Tournament Field
5:30 p.m.
Festival of Song - Hammerbeam Inn
6:00 p.m.
Festival Closed
Daily tickets and passes to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival can be purchased here.
Date: May 4-27, 2024
Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CDT 
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT 
