Central Coast Renaissance Festival

06/13/2026

Ahoy, mateys! Celebrate Pirate Day at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival and save $5 on Sunday tickets. Sword fights, costumes, adventure and fun for the whole family. Get your tickets now at CCRenFaire.com/tickets. No promo code needed!

The Central Coast Renaissance Festival runs on July 18th and 19th at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Step back in time at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival and discover the splendor of the Elizabethan Renaissance.

06/08/2026

🏴 Hear ye, hear ye — and also, AVAST YE! 

Sunday, July 19th is PIRATE DAY at the 40th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival, and it is an entirely different beast from Saturday. We're talking a full village takeover — privateers roaming the walkways looking for trouble, a pirate ship docked in the village, treasure hunts through the grounds, and swashbuckling lessons running all day long.

Here's what's waiting for you on Sunday:

⚔ Buccaneer Boot Camp — Kids get their own cutlass balloon sword and learn real swordsmanship moves from our pirate crew. They'll also be schooled in proper sailor lingo so they can talk like a true buccaneer. Runs multiple times throughout the day aboard the pirate ship.

🗺 Pirate's Treasure Hunt — A hunt through the entire village. Can your crew crack the map and claim the bounty?

 ☠ Roving Privateers — Beware. They are out there. They will find you.

🎶 Live music, armored combat, falconry, food and drink — everything from Saturday is still here, PLUS the pirates.

Sunday tickets start at just $30 for seniors and kids, $40 for adults. Or grab a Weekend Pass for just $15 more than a single Saturday adult ticket and get BOTH days.

🎟 Get your Sunday tickets now at ccrenfaire.com/tickets

July 19, 2026 | 10 AM – 6 PM | Laguna Lake Park, San Luis Obispo

Drop an anchor if you're coming Sunday!

Get your Renaissance Festival Tickets today for an exciting weekend of fun in San Luis Obispo on July 18 & 19, 2026.

06/06/2026

Good gentles! Draw near and behold the fynest wares and most excellent services that will be found throughout the 40th Annual Renaissance Festival this July 18th and 19th at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo, CA. Discover the wonderful merchants and artisans who shall grace the festival here >> ccrenfaire.com/shopping

06/05/2026

Welcome to the Central Coast Renaissance Festival — forty years of merriment and counting. A little planning goes a long way toward making the day truly memorable.

Start by wandering the grounds early. Morning is the best time to browse the merchants, when vendors are eager to chat, and you can linger without jostling for space. The craftsmanship on display — jewelry, leather goods, glasswork, clothing, and more — makes for genuinely unique souvenirs.

Check the stage schedule and pick a few performances you don't want to miss. The armored combat battles at noon and 3:00 PM draw the biggest crowds, so stake out your spot early.

Indulge in the food. From savory meat pies to roasted turkey legs to fresh-baked sweets, the fare here is part of the experience.

Find a shady spot and take a moment to soak it all in.

Most importantly, lean into it. Talk to the performers. Try on a costume. Let the kids get completely lost in the magic. The modern world will still be there tonight.

The schedule is subject to change!

Visit CCRenFaire.com to learn more and to purchase advance tickets.

06/03/2026

Across six vibrant stages, an endlessly entertaining lineup awaits — from hilarious comedians, dramatic plays, and bardic minstrels to mesmerizing magic, live music, and the astounding 3 Falconeers, whose mighty falcons soar overhead in a breathtaking free-flight show.

Twice daily, thunderous cheers rise from the tournament arena as the crown jewel of festivities takes the field: the full-contact armored Knight Fight.

Colorful belly dancing, traditional puppet shows, parades, and spirited dances fill the grounds throughout the day, and be sure not to miss Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, and her Royal Court as they grace the festival village.

The little ones have adventures all their own — each day, the children's costume contest invites young festivalgoers to show off their finest attire, and every child who enters takes home a souvenir to remember the day.

On Sunday, the excitement grows with a swashbuckling pirate treasure hunt sure to capture every young adventurer's imagination.

See the full schedule of events at https://ccrenfaire.com/https-ccrenfaire-com-entertainment-renaissance-festival-entertainment/2025-stage-schedules/

05/29/2026

Alack and Alas! I will soon run out of my beloved shampoo bar from the The Surly Herbalist! Mine locks shall neither gleam nor glisten, nor waft the freshest scent upon the air; nay, they shall hang most dull and scentless upon my brow. 😭

But hark! I just received the most blessed of news...they are returning to the 40th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival on July 18 and July 19, 2026 in Laguna Lake Park, San Luis Obispo, CA. You must seek out their fyne soaps and oyls at the festival. You will be most delighted!

05/25/2026

A stone has arrived at the Central Coast Renaissance Festival. 🪨

Something is missing from it. What could that be?

Legend has it that only one person in all the land is worthy enough to claim what belongs in this stone. Could it be you? Could it be your child? Could it be that guy in the parking lot who looks surprisingly confident?

We're not ready to say more just yet. But we will be soon.

Stay tuned. The 40th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival · July 18 & 19 · Laguna Lake Park · San Luis Obispo · ccrenfaire.com

05/24/2026

Have no fear! Luis Villanueva & Heidi H-Gould will put them together for your enjoyment.

Look for them at the 40th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival happening on July 18th and 19th at the Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo, CA. Get your tickets at CCRenFaire.com/tickets.

05/18/2026

Beware the roving privateers upon the walkways of the 40th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival on Pirate Day (Sunday)! Take heed to safeguard your coin and jewels this coming July 18th and 19th of the year 2026 at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo, CA! You have been forewarned.

Steven Banuelos Eric Vonhunter

05/13/2026

We received this thoughtful testimonial from Randal Scott, who knows his way around Renaissance Faires. He said, “I just wanted to say Kudos for continuing the standards and quality set by the Pleasure Faire. It’s just good to see the same high level of authenticity/theatricality/entertainment continues with you, even if it’s completely changed everywhere else.” Thank you, Randal, for sharing that!

So, let’s be honest: most Renaissance festivals feel like a theme park exploded. Not this one. So what makes the Central Coast Renaissance Festival special? We go into that in this article but also would like to hear from you. Why do you think it's special?

https://ccrenfaire.com/what-makes-the-central-coast-renaissance-festival-special/

We received this thoughtful testimonial from Randal Scott, who knows his way around Renaissance Faires. He said, “I just wanted to say Kudos for continuing the standards and quality set by the Pleasure Faire. It’s just good to see the same high level of authenticity/theatricality/entertainment c...