10/02/2026
⚔️ Have you ever spent the day in a 16th-century village complete with knights, pirates, artisans, and jousting?
The Ohio Renaissance Festival was just named the best Renaissance festival in the country by USA Today readers, and the best part is it's only about an hour from Columbus. With themed weekends, live entertainment, unique shops, and plenty of food and drinks, it's one of Ohio's most iconic fall traditions.
If you're looking for a fun fall day trip, this might be the perfect excuse to dust off your pirate hat or fairy wings.
USA Today readers named the Ohio Renaissance Festival the best in the country. The Waynesville festival runs weekends September 5 to November 1.