The Rio Renaissance Faire features a variety of activities including a costume contest, vendor market, and various games and attractions.
Admission is $5, with free entry for ages 6 and under. Cash only is accepted for transactions.
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
The event takes place at Bob Evans Shelter House, located at Gatewood Trail System 10 Bevo Francis Way, Rio Grande, OH 45674.
All booths are sold out for the 2026 event.
The costume contest has two divisions: Adults (ages 18 and above) and Youth (ages 17 and below), with awards for first and second place, plus a Best Overall prize.
Admission is $5, with free entry for ages 6 and under. Cash only is accepted for transactions.
A variety of food and drink options are available at the faire.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
Join the grand Costume Contest with divisions for Adults and Youth, featuring awards for first and second place, plus a Best Overall prize.
A variety of vendors will present their wares for attendees to browse and purchase.
An interactive activity at the faire, details not specified.
An engaging activity where participants can learn knightly skills, details not specified.
An activity allowing participants to create and take home their own painted items, details not specified.
A maze activity for attendees to navigate, details not specified.
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