What vendors should know.
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.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
Venue
The event takes place at Bob Evans Shelter House, located at Gatewood Trail System 10 Bevo Francis Way, Rio Grande, OH 45674.
Applications
All booths are sold out for the 2026 event.
What's happening.
Cosplay
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.
Tickets
Admission is $5, with free entry for ages 6 and under. Cash only is accepted for transactions.
Food & Culture
A variety of food and drink options are available at the faire.
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- 3:30 PMContestCostume Contest
Join the grand Costume Contest with divisions for Adults and Youth, featuring awards for first and second place, plus a Best Overall prize.
Merch/info tentUntil 4:00 PM - MarketVendor Market
A variety of vendors will present their wares for attendees to browse and purchase.
- EventTomato Torture
An interactive activity at the faire, details not specified.
- EventKnight Training
An engaging activity where participants can learn knightly skills, details not specified.
- EventPaint & Take
An activity allowing participants to create and take home their own painted items, details not specified.
- EventWall Maze
A maze activity for attendees to navigate, details not specified.
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