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Two weekends of knights, fair maidens, folly, and fun

NY Capital District Renaissance Festival

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Full-contact jousting with massive horses and clashing lances by Equus Nobilis

Sample craft beers and ciders with a collectible handmade ceramic mug

80+ vendors with handcrafted jewelry, pottery, weapons, and Renaissance garb

Knighting ceremonies, costume contests, princesses, and balloon art

From thundering jousts to artisan crafts, there's something for everyone

What to Expect

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Adults from $25 • Kids $5 • Under 2 FREE • 2-Day Bands $20 (first weekend 2-Day bands are sold out!) • 4-Day Band $80

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Scenes from past years at Indian Ladder Farms

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June 13-14 & June 20-21, 2026

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Two weekends of knights, fair maidens, folly, and fun at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, NY.

Indian Ladder Farms 342 Altamont Rd Altamont, NY 12009

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NY Capital District Renaissance Festival — June 13-14 & 20-21, 2026

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The NY Capital District Renaissance Festival (NYCDRF) is an annual two-weekend Renaissance festival held at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, NY. Now in its 11th year, it attracts 10,000+ attendees and features 80+ vendors, full-contact jousting by Equus Nobilis, live Celtic and medieval music, artisan marketplace with handcrafted jewelry, pottery, weapons and Renaissance garb, a pub crawl through Indian Ladder Cidery & Brewery with collectible ceramic mugs, Kids Kingdom with knighting ceremonies and princess meet-and-greets, and food vendors offering smoked turkey legs, Lebanese cuisine, and fresh lemonade. The festival runs June 13-14 and June 20-21, 2026, from 11am to 6pm. Dogs are welcome. Tickets are sold through Square. The website needs to drive ticket sales, showcase performers and vendors, provide event schedules, and serve as the primary marketing platform for the festival.