Edson Renaissance Faire

Get thee to ye first olde Edson Renaissance Faire for medieval song, dance, jousts and merriment! 


Festival Dates: -
Location: Edson, Alberta

Ever dreamed of questing with knights, courting fair maidens or dancing and dining at a medieval feast? Then don thine best medieval attire and make haste to Edson this July 21 - 23!

Three days of medieval food, music and entertainments—including heavy armoured combat—will fill the weekend with adventure. (For a hint of what's to come, check out the above image, of Tom Yohemas and Brent Ames from Knights of the Northern Realm in a demonstration battle, at Edson's Art In the Park last summer.) 

Heft medieval weapons, learn about period history and enjoy live entertainment at the Edson Renaissance Faire.

Official Decree (aka festival schedule)

Hear Ye Hear Ye! Thou hast been summoned to partake in the merriment and festivities of the first annual Edson Renaissance Faire! 

Avail thyself of food and drink, trinkets and treasures, soothsayers, unguents, and potions.

Read up on the event in this feature story, and get ready to get medieval.

Fri, Jul 21, 5pm - 10:30pm  VIP Sneak Peek and Concert 
Dance in the Mead Garden to the Celtic band The Borch Brothers. Food, vendors and beer garden will be open. Over 18 only. 

Sat, Jul 22 10am - 7pm 
Sun, Jul 23 10am - 2pm 
Thine General Admission ticket includes admission to events on both Saturday and Sunday. Pay witness to the great deeds of heavy armour combat, take heed of demonstrations of art, sport, and music. Transmogrify thy weekend with fun for the whole famila! Attend ye adorned in thy finest medieval or fantasy garb for a chance to win awards from the nobility!

Tickets

Friday VIP Sneak Peek  
$35 per person.

General admission 
$15 per adult 16-64
$10 per child 6-14 & 65+
Children 5 and under free 

Get your tickets here

WHEN YOU GO

Edson is a community alive with the arts. The Renaissance Faire is supported by the local arts association, CANOE (Culture and Arts Network of Edson) and the Town of Edson.

Read more about the event's origins and why you should go, in this feature story.

To fill your weekend with adventure, from golf to the Renaissance Faire, dining out and more, read this Edson 2-day travel itinerary on ZenSeekers.com and get planning.

For more Edson travel ideas check out the Town of Edson's visitor information.