Festival News

Stories, announcements, and recaps from the NY Capital District Renaissance Festival.

April 15, 2026

Capital District Renaissance Festival returning to Altamont for 12th year

We are thrilled to announce this year's incredible lineup of performers for the 11th annual NY Capital District Renaissance Festival!

June 10, 2025
Everything you need to know about Capital District Renaissance Fest
Enjoy sword-fighting, live music, artisan vendors, family activities, costume contests and more at the NY Capital District Renaissance Festival at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont June 14-15 and June 21-22.
June 20, 2025
NY Capital District Renaissance Festival
Were you Seen at New York Capital District Renaissance Festival on June 14, 2025, at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont?
April 4, 2025
Capital District Renaissance Festival returning for 11th year
The annual festival features a myriad of shows and Renaissance-style craftsman, ranging from jousting, sword fights, and musical performances, to blacksmiths, jewelers and costume makers. The event also hosts a wide variety of food vendors and a pub crawl offering beer, cider and wine.
June 05, 2024
Area Renaissance festival is this weekend
From a small gathering to 10,000+ attendees: celebrating a decade of fun in Altamont.