June 13-14 & June 20-21, 2026 • 11am - 6pm
NY Capital District
Renaissance Festival
Two weekends of knights, fair maidens, folly, and fun
📍 Indian Ladder Farms • Altamont, NY
Tickets from $20 • Kids $5 • Under 2 FREE
12th
Annual Festival
10,000+
Attendees
80+
Vendors
60+
Live Performances
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Dog Friendly
What to Expect
From thundering jousts to artisan crafts, there's something for everyone
The Queen's Royal Joust
Full-contact jousting with massive horses and clashing lances by Equus Nobilis
Pub Crawl
Sample craft beers and ciders with a collectible handmade ceramic mug
Artisan Marketplace
80+ vendors with handcrafted jewelry, pottery, weapons, and Renaissance garb
Kids Kingdom
Knighting ceremonies, costume contests, princesses, and balloon art
Limited Time Sale
Tickets on Sale Now
Adults from $25 $20 • Kids $5 • Under 2 FREE • 4-Day Band $80 $64
A Day at the Festival
Step through the gates and into another world. The sound of pipe and drum fills the air as knights prepare for the Queen's Royal Joust. Wander through the artisan marketplace where craftspeople forge swords, blow glass, and string handmade jewelry right before your eyes.
Stop for a smoked turkey leg or falafel wrap, then grab a hand-made ceramic mug and join the pub crawl through Indian Ladder Cidery & Brewery. The kids are getting knighted at Kids Kingdom while a jester twists balloons into dragons overhead.
This isn't just an event — it's an experience your family will talk about all year.
Festival Moments
Scenes from past years at Indian Ladder Farms
See the Festival in Action
Watch highlights from past years at NYCDRF
“We've been coming every year since 2018. The jousting, the food, the artisans — it's the highlight of our summer. The kids are already asking when we can go back.”
Proudly Supported By
Indian Ladder Farms
Helderberg Escarpment
Capital Region Tourism
Altamont Chamber
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Get festival updates, performer announcements, and early bird ticket offers
June 13-14 & June 20-21, 2026
📍 Indian Ladder Farms • Altamont, NY
2026-06-13T11:00:00-04:00
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NY Capital District Renaissance Festival
Two weekends of knights, fair maidens, folly, and fun at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, NY.