Alabama's Official RenFaire
October 23 & 24, 2027
40th Anniversary!
Free admission and Family-oriented!
Vendors, Artisans, Games, and Performers!
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Do you have great photos of the 2026 Alabama Renaissance Faire, Feast, and Royal Tea?​
Enter your 5 best in the Photography contest. Photos will be used for publicity, on social media, and in newspapers and magazines!
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Deadline for submissions: November 15, 2026.
We have two divisions: one for professional photographers and one for amateur photographers. *
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1. Make sure your photos are from this year’s events! We want to see your best shots that capture the magic of the Alabama Renaissance Feast (ticketed event held at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum on October 17, 2026) and the Alabama Renaissance Faire (free event held at Wilson Park in Florence, AL, on October 24-25, 2026).
2. Email your masterpiece to director@thealrenfaire.org with 2026 Photography Contest in the subject line—don’t forget, we’re not mind readers!
3. Only .jpg format allowed.
4. Here is the format we want you to use when you name each .jpg before attaching each submission to the e-mail: Your Name, Professional/Amateur, Title your photo (don't title it "untitled" and please don't leave a string of random numbers), 2026.
Samples for how to name the .jpg
Ansel Adams, Professional, Royal Processional, 2026
Dorothea Lange, Amateur, SCA Knights in Battle, 2026​​
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If you ignore these instructions, we may ignore your submissions!
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A panel of judges will make the final determination of the winning entries based on artistic merit and suitability as a visual image for the Alabama Renaissance Feast or Faire. Winners will be notified by e-mail.
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* All contest photo entries become the property of the Alabama Renaissance Faire. Upon entry, the photographer grants the faire full rights to publish for any and all purposes, commercial, promotional, or otherwise. ​
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Volunteers are invited to help us with the planning and implementation of the 40th Anniversary Alabama Renaissance Events! Roundtable members begin planning the 2027 Alabama Renaissance Faire in January. Message us for more information about joining the Roundtable.
Videos Courtesy of Southeastern Renfaire
Click on "Watch on YouTube" in the bottom right corner if YouTube Icon does not work.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 25, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Free Admission & Free Street Parking
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Alabama Renaissance Faire was founded in 1987 with the mission statement of educating about the Medieval and Renaissance Eras through entertainment. We remain committed to our mission statement. Our director and staff are all volunteers, dedicated to keeping our festival free, family-friendly, and fun!
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Donations are always appreciated and are used to help us fulfill our mission! Please use the QR Code or Link to support
the Alabama Renaissance Faire!​
https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-al-ren-faire-2026
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1. Click on the link or scan the QR code.
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2. Type in the amount of money you are paying or donating.
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3. The bank will send you a receipt which you should keep as confirmation of your payment.
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We never sell or provide our visitors/attendees lists, so beware of scammers!
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We do not contract with third parties to provide room block accommodations, tickets, vendor spots, performance schedules, etc.
If you are asked for credit card info or money, proceed with caution!
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​For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about The Alabama Renaissance Faire, please click here.
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For information about Art, Sonnet, Photography, and Chess Contest, please click here.
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For tips and tricks regarding costumes/garb, click here.
Wear clothing befitting the general definition of public decency.
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For Info regarding the annual lecture series, click here.​
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The 2027 Alabama Renaissance Feast will be held on
October 16, 2027!
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The Queen's Tea Party is a separate ticketed event on the afternoon of the feast.
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Tickets will be available online in October!
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State of Alabama
House of Representatives
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Resolution
HJR 24
By Representative Starkey
DESIGNATING THE ANNUAL "FAIRE" IN FLORENCE AS ALABAMA'S
OFFICIAL RENAISSANCE FAIRE
WHEREAS, throughout October 1987, the first Renaissance Month was observed in Florence, Alabama, culminating in a two-day Renaissance Faire, an event so favorably received and so successful as to be accorded the Pride of the Shoals award by the Northwest Council of Local Government and WOWL-Television; and
WHEREAS, in view of the Faire's enthusiastic reception, it is now planned as an annual event, and it is entirely logical and fitting that ite permanent site remain in Florence, Alabama, which was named for Florence, Italy, the founding city of the Renaissance movement in Europe during the 14th Century; and
WHEREAS, the Location of the Renaissance Faire in Florence would also serve the desirable establishment of a new and viable tourist attraction in that area of our state as a complement to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the annual Renaissance Faire in Florence, Alabama, is hereby named and designated as the official Renaissance Faire in the State of Alabama, and said city is now and shall remain as the permanent location of this event.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the GREAT SEAL of the State of Alabama to be affixed by the Secretary of State at the Capitol in the City of Montgomery on this the 4th day of February, 1988.
Guy Hunt Glen Browder
Governor Secretary of State
Why are we The Alabama Renaissance Faire
instead of Alabama Renaissance Faire?
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Why are we the Official Renaissance Faire in Alabama?
Founded in 1987, we are the official faire of Alabama by legislative decree. Our mission is to educate about the Medieval and Renaissance Eras through entertainment. Our timeline is 1100-1650, with the focus on 1330-1550. While the theme and monarchs change each year, everyone is welcome -- including Vikings, pirates, fairies, trolls, and dragons!
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We are held in a handicapped-accessible public park in the middle of downtown Florence, AL.
Our admission and parking are free.
Saturday Hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday Hours: 12 pm - 6 pm
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