The Michigan Renaissance Festival returns to its medieval Hollygrove Village fairgrounds in Metro Detroit's Oakland County (about an hour north of Detroit just off Interstate 75) for its 46th season this year. Step back in time by visiting a bustling 16th century realm where you can interact with nobles, knights, troubadours, jesters and maybe even cross paths with some fairy folk. Be on guard because Vikings and pirates are also known to raid the festivities from time to time.
Sebastian the Singing Pirate is one of the acts you may come across on one of the Michigan Renaissance Festival's 17 entertainment stages featuring live music, comedy, magic acts and more. This year's event runs on weekends August 16 through September 28. Huzzah!
Cheering on knights participating in the annual Mich Ren Fest jousting tournament is probably my favorite part of the festivities. Seeing the horses race around the pitch while their riders compete in both competitions of skill and battles with iron weapons is impressive. Though sometimes just sitting back with a cold ale and listening to some live music from days gone by can be delightful too. Do you have a favorite activity that takes place at a Renaissance Fair?
There are some new activities taking place in 2025 at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. There will be a Wicked Wand Workshop, Ninja Warrior Challenge, and Petting Zoo incorporated into the festivities within the medieval village of Hollygrove. Here's some exciting news too, although I step through the standing stones in 21st century garb to visit Hollygrove and only stay for a brief time each year, the honor of citizen has been bestowed upon me. As a subtle aside to my fellow travelers, while there was nothing nefarious about my receiving such a title, if you would like to obtain this privilege stopping by Traveling Leather while in Hollygrove and paying a modest tribute to the shopkeeper goes a long way in obtaining a badge of citizenship.
Hours for the Michigan Renaissance Festival are 9 AM to 7PM (Rain or Shine). Hollygrove Village is located at 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly, MI 48442. The event takes place on the following dates with these themed weekends:
August 16 - 17: Pirates & Pups
August 23 - 24: Highland Fling
August 30 - Sept 1: Viking Invasion
September 6 - 7: Wonders of the World
September 13 - 14: Shamrocks & Shenanigans
September 20 - 21: Harvest Hazzah
September 27-28: Sweet Endings
Admission is $27.95 for adults, $25.95 for seniors and $18.95 for kids (5-12) with children under 5 having FREE admission. Additionally, parking passes are $15 per vehicle per day. It is recommended you purchase online prior to your arrival.
For more information, head over the michrenfest.com
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