TICKET ALERT: Member-Only Presale begins this Monday, June 15th. Remaining tickets go on sale on Monday, June 22nd.
Rain or Shine.
Saturday, November 7 & Sunday, November 8
Step into a world of knights, artisans, performers, and merriment as Hammond Castle Museum transforms into one of New England’s most unique and immersive Renaissance celebrations.
Experience the North Shore’s own Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum, where the Museum’s medieval architecture and dramatic setting create an unforgettable backdrop for a day immersed in Renaissance culture, history, fantasy, music, and adventure.
Enjoy the excitement of The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword‘s high-energy armored combat demonstrations, bringing the medieval battlefield to life. Listen in as our Curatorial Director, John Leysath, presents on the History of Medieval Arms & Armor. Enjoy captivating performances for wandering artists, including a storyteller, a harpist, a bubble faery, and other enchanting entertainers. Plus, little ones will enjoy our kids’ tent offering little princes and princesses crafts for hands-on fun.
Cosplay dress-up is encouraged for all ages, but weapons of any kind are prohibited and will not be permitted on campus.
Your admission includes access to explore parts of the interior of the museum and free access to all scheduled entertainment. (*Vendor services are not included. ) Little ones ages 4 and under are free, but do require a reserved ticket, and kids ages 5 – 12 are just $10! Museum Members enjoy presale access to admission tickets.
Don’t miss this extraordinary day of music, pageantry, and living history at Hammond Castle Museum, where the past comes alive in spectacular fashion!
Off-site parking is required, and free shuttles will be running all day. Free parking will be available at Stage Fort Park (24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930), with complimentary shuttles running continuously between the park and the Museum from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
All ticket sales are final and non-transferable between the Faire dates.
