What is a renaissance Faire?

If you’ve never experienced a Renaissance Faire, it is a festival with stage & street performers in period costumes, bringing medieval history to life in a fun & dramatic way! In the Village and On the Stages, we'll also have three days of feasting, merrymaking, music, & laughter, with jugglers, musicians, belly dancers, a fencing school, & a myriad of roving village characters & minstrels. Renaissance Guilds will interact with faire-goers & populate the shire with their demonstrations & encampments. You’ll also find a marketplace with arts & crafts, where you can see artisan demonstrations & even participate; in delicious food, drink & making merry!

FAQ’s

2025 Two Rivers Renaissance Faire FAQ

WHEN:

2025 Two Rivers Renaissance Faire: January 31st - February 2nd, 2025
Friday, January 31st: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, February 1st: 10 AM - 10 PM
Sunday, February 2nd: 10 AM - 5 PM

WHERE:

Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365

HOW MUCH:

Admission Prices:

• Adults: $15

• Military and First Responders: $10 (must show valid ID)

• Children: $5

Your pass is valid for all three days of the event. You can join us just for the day or the entire weekend for one low ticket fee.

Please note: Faire admission at the gate is cash or card. Credit card transactions will incur a $1 PER TICKET processing fee. There will be an ATM at the entrance.

All tickets are available for purchase online or at the venue. For online purchases, please print out your receipt and bring it to the gate for admission, or show your receipt on your mobile device. No actual ticket will be issued.

WHAT DOES THE ADMISSION PRICE INCLUDE?

All entertainment shows and numerous free activities. You may choose to purchase arts and crafts items, game tickets, food, and drinks.

There are no refunds for pre-sale online ticket purchases. In the event that the faire is canceled by the organizers, tickets will automatically be refunded to the purchaser without further action. You can expect a refund within 60 days of the scheduled event date if the event is canceled.

HOW DOES RE-ENTRY WORK?

If you would like to leave the Faire and come back later that day or return at any time on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, be sure to keep your wristband on. You will have to pay for admission again if you remove your band and would like to reenter.

ARE CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED?

Admission to the Faire has an added processing fee of $1 per ticket purchased. Some vendors may accept credit cards.

IS THERE AN ATM?

Yes, there is an ATM located inside the event by the pub. There is not an ATM by the front entrance. Please be prepared with cash or use our credit processing system.

ARE COSTUMES REQUIRED?

To enjoy the Faire, you can come as you are! Dress comfortably and appropriately. Proper, tasteful attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. If you’d like to join in the fun by dressing up, your participation is welcome and encouraged! To learn more about costume possibilities, visit Costumes & Characters. If you'd like to purchase a costume, we have some suggestions at Find Your Costume.

ARE COSTUME WEAPONS ALLOWED?

All costume weapons must be secured (peace-tied). In other words, weapons may not be brandished for any purpose at the event. Our security will enforce this rule at the gate and around the Faire. Safety is of utmost importance, as this is a family event.

• Bows and arrows are allowed under strict conditions. Bows must be unstrung or strung with material incapable of holding significant tension. All arrows must be bound together and fixed to the quiver. Do not remove arrows for demonstration purposes.

• No real guns or rifles are allowed as costume weapons.

For further costume FAQs, visit Costume Policies.

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL CODES OF CONDUCT?

The event is family-friendly, and we endeavor to provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable experience for all guests. Respect for others and common courtesy to fellow patrons is expected. The use of profanity or unsafe, offensive, disruptive, or illegal behavior will not be tolerated. All venues are subject to these rules of conduct.

IS OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED?

No outside food and drink is permitted. Infant formula/food is an exception to this rule.

ARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SERVED?

Beer and wine are available for purchase:

• Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Proper ID is required. No alcohol may be carried outside of the Faire grounds. Security personnel reserve the right to refuse alcohol to anyone as deemed necessary.

IS THE FAIRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Wheelchairs and motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Accessible parking is available.

ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE FAIRE?

Pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome.

IS SMOKING PERMITTED ON FAIRE GROUNDS?

Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. For the comfort of all guests, smoking is strictly prohibited in the arena, in shops, or near stages and audience areas.

ARE CELL PHONES ALLOWED?

Cell phones set to vibrate mode are respectful of your fellow patrons. Cell phone usage is not permitted in the audience area of any stage performance.

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

In the event of inclement weather, the Faire will be open rain or shine.

IS THERE A LOST AND FOUND?

Yes, there is a Lost and Found located in the Ticket Booth near the Front Gate. Lost children will be escorted to the Lost and Found area. You may also notify any Security personnel or Staff member, identified by their uniform shirts.