Our local Fair wins National Acclaim!
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE AT CASA DE FRUTA
Hear ye, hear ye! Don’t miss the revelry of the Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta, heralded as one of the nation’s best renaissance festivals.
Enjoy six themed weekends of fun as you immerse yourself in an authentic Renaissance village with live music, non-stop entertainment, the Queen’s Royal Joust, hearty food and drink, and a thriving Artisans Marketplace.
• Enjoy a variety of shows on multiple stages, including sword swallowing, Shakespearean satire, and singing sailors.
• Feast on a variety of decadent fare, starting with our famous giant turkey legs, tri-tip sandwiches, steamed artichokes, artisan cupcakes, and fine selection of hearty drinks.
• Shop for old world designs, hand-crafted works of art, blown glass, knives and swords, leather, wood, jewelry and much more.
Wear your favorite costume and come join in the fun! Kids 12 and under are FREE every weekend. Huzzah!
INSIDER’S TIP: If thou dost not have thy own costume, thou canst rent one at the Faire!
2025 Faire Dates
Saturdays and Sundays,
September 13th thru October 19th
Theme Weekends
Opening Weekend – September 13th & 14th
Pirate Invasion – September 20th & 21st
Cottagecore – September 27th & 28th
More Cottagecore – October 4th & 5th
Oktoberfest – October 11th & 12th
Halloween Fantasy – October 18th & 19th
Northern California Renaissance Faire
at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort
10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy
Hollister, CA 95023
Official details for tickets, entertainment, marketplace, and more:
Tickets on sale Aug. 1, 2025
Stay the Night in Gilroy
Reserve a room at an inn in Gilroy so you have a comfortable place to rest after your day of royalty and revelry!
