King Richard’s Faire
235 Main Street, Carver, Massachusetts, United States
About the King Richard’s Faire
King Richard’s Faire, located at 235 Main Street in Carver, Massachusetts, is a magical and exciting park that transforms into THE New England Renaissance Festival on weekends from August 31st to October 20th, 2024. Including Monday holidays on September 2nd and October 14th. Auditions for the 2024 season are happening soon, so be sure to be part of the fun and magic!
Step into a world of enchantment on the Faire’s 80-acre wooded site, where you can enjoy entertainment, thrilling rides, and challenging games for all ages. Watch mesmerizing performances by minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life puppets on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. Witness daring knights battle on horseback in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud.
Indulge in delicious fare such as giant spit-roasted turkey legs, fryes, chowder, stew, signature cocktails, champagne, wine, mead, and brew. Browse through unique treasures and handcrafted wares from talented artisans showcasing period leather, armor, footwear, swords, ceramics, and more. Treat yourself to face and body painting, scented oils, fantasy creatures, perfumes, henna tattoos, psychic readings, and tarot readings.
King Richard’s Faire is the largest and best Renaissance festival in New England, offering an escape into a world of magic and merriment. Make lasting memories and immerse yourself in the festivities before joining the final sing and drum jam at the front gate. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
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235 Main St, Carver, MA 02330, United States
Reviews of King Richard’s Faire
"We have been going to this event every year, for over 10 years, which is why I was surprised I had never left a review. And when I saw it had a low rating, I really felt I had to leave a review and tell people how it is for us . Some people may say it's pricey, but every yearly event tends to be pricey. Especially ones that are only held on the weekend. Try taking your family to a Disney park for the day and if you spend half the money you spend at King Richard's faire, you were being very careful to not spend anything.. There are a lot of things going on here and even though we have been coming here for more than a decade, we haven't been to every show... Mainly because we have to go see some of our favorites each time, like Jack the whipper, Ses Carney, the dog show, the washing wenches and of course the secret show..(which isn't so secret anymore,) and have time to check out all the little shops and check out the candles and tea and even drop by and check out faire related stuff like capes, or swords or wands and canes. It is true that some of the things might feel overpriced, but that's because we live in a time when you can buy things for almost next to nothing online made in China... And even though I do that as well, I do like giving my money to the small business that have booths in the faire and tipping everyone who works there, from the performers to the people working the drink stands. But there are a few tips that will help make your experience better: 1) Bring cash with you or stop at an ATM before you enter. Because the line for the atmosphere will add a half hour wait to your experience. 2) Buy your tickets online and have a print out or a QR code for them to scan when you enter at that can save your 15-30 minutes from waiting to buy tickets at the entry. 3) As soon as you get in, get food tickets but not at the first booth you see, cause most people stop there. Go inside and get from the third or fourth ticket both as they tend to have shorter lines.. even on days when it seems over packed. But if you remember to get the food tickets when you are hungry the lines may be worse. They are rarely better. And for those who think that it's a scam to have it this way, think if all the people that are waiting for food tickets were also waiting for food, how long the food lines would be and how you would end up get lunch by dinner time :p 4) While you are in line for tickets, have one person of your party, do a quick run around the food center which is also next to the best booths to get your food tickets to check the prices and see how many tickets you will need. A good average is 20 to 30 per person. Lunch, Kettle corn a drink and maybe some dessert. It's hard to say exactly the amount 5) Get lunch early, like close to 12, cause the lines get longer around 1230. 6) Finally figure out what events you want to see and get to them 15 minutes before if you want a seat. If you don't care you can just get to the event 5 minutes before it starts, but you will most likely be behind the people standing. If you go the first time with someone who has gone before, they may be able to help you get around faster. It gets easier for us every year and when you follow those tips, you will most likely have a good time. We do, every year."
"Look into what King Richard's Faire entails before you begin your adventure. Arrive early! Buy food tickets asap. Shop all the wonderful artisans shoppes. Sit and enjoy the stage performers (don't forget to tip!). Monitor the weather in case you need to change your ticket dates. September dates can be warmer, October dates are typically cooler."
"An absolute must visit. Fantastic immersive experience. Everyone there is so kind. You have to buy tickets for food which are expensive but worth it. Buy tickets IN ADVANCE and get there EARLY"
"I enjoyed the Faire so much I went twice this year. It is fun for all whether you dress up or not. The jousting contest is exciting to watch. The king and queen are accessible during the day. There are several 30-minute shows throughout the day that will keep everyone laughing. There are also several vendors and midevil games/rides for all ages"
"The line for the shuttle took an hour and then we lined up for food tickets and then split up to line up to grab food and lined up to grab drinks. Half of our experience was being in line. It was a bit cold so I was looking forward to hot food but it’s just warm and it was mostly bread. The vibe though was really nice. All of the people and staff were very respectful and charismatic and the theming was cute. We left 30 minutes early to beat the crowd because we did not want to wait again for the shuttle and everybody around us had the same idea and fast walked out of there. We had fun overall and bought a lot of apparel."
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