The original, most prominent, and best Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire will run at the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area in April and May.
Admission price includes all entertainment: the Joust, four parades, music, dance, interactive living history exhibits, craft demonstrations—and a battle pageant.
Ren Faire 2023
Saturdays and Sundays, April 15 – May 23, 2023.
LA County Fair Discount Tickets
May 7 -May 29, 2023
Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire is where fantasy rules and whimsical delights take flight, worlds co-exist, and dreams become alive.
Immerse yourself in a village of more than 1,200 costumed performers and artisans, including dazzling acrobats, internationally acclaimed musicians, and entertainers, juggling jokers and jesters, willful wenches, and newly arrived; jousting knights are ready to celebrate!
Enjoy 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music, and dance, recreating the celebratory spring day in 1574 when the world arrived to entertain Queen Elizabeth in the English Seaport of Deptford.
Before You Go Renaissance Faire
- Arrive early, even though the fair starts at 10 am. The parking line can stretch for miles on local streets.
- We recommend going out for breakfast or bringing a morning snack and trying to get there between 8:30 and 9:00
- VIP parking will get you nearer the admission gate and slightly quicker access. You will still have to wait in the long parking line.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. There is a lot of walking. The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is held on a field with dust and dirt.
Once inside, the world is transformed, and free entertainment abounds. The horse jousting is fantastic. Bring money for at least a few culinary treats. More than 100 types of delicious types of delectable food and drink are available.
They have a few of these shots near the entrance if you want to rent a costume. Don’t miss out on the food and drink either; eat, drink, and be merry during this action-packed, fun-filled trip.
Getting to the Renaissance Faire
DATES: Saturdays and Sundays, April 15 – May 23, 2023.
TICKETS: Tickets for the Renaissance Pleasure Faire are $42.00 at the gate and $25.oos to park in the Recreational Area. Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area charges a $12.00 entry fee per vehicle.
DISCOUNTS: Seniors and Military (w/ID) are $37.00. Kids under 5- 12, Military $21.00, and 4 and under are free.
WHERE: Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area – 15501 East Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA
Do you take a debit card at the gate and inside?
Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area charges a $12.00 entry fee per vehicle. ($14 for RVs, $20 for limousines, and $35 for buses.) Cash, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express is accepted.
$25 parking PLUS $12 entry fee just to park plus $42 each ticket? YOU MUST BE JOKING
No joke, unfortunately.
Parking is $12.00. No other fees. You can also check their website under FAQ. I believe it’s more of you want VIP parking. The last 3 years I went it was $12.00 to park.
What’s the senior age?
age 62 and up
Hello, I was wondering if they will have a AAA discount this year as they did last year. Thank you.
It looks like the only discounts are for seniors and the Military.
What’s interesting is that Santa Fe Dam is a government owned Flood Control Facility. ( I believe it’s US Army Corps of Engineers) So we already paid for it and is publicly owned. I think the entertainment participants are not being paid and if anything are also charged. The food isn’t free and if anything will rival Baseball stadium prices. A family visit will be $300-$400+.
Have a nice day.
Hello, I was wondering if any platforms (either online, in-person or via radio station) are giving away Rennaissance Pleasure Fair tickets for this year?
So far, there are no current offers. But that could change.