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Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is a 16th century medieval amusement park. The Park features entertainment, food, games, rides and so much more!
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The Festival is closed for the 2026 season. We look forward to seeing you in August of 2027.

09/13/2026

AN UPDATE FROM MORELANDSHIRE!

Hear ye, hear ye, good gentles! Aye, the gates SHALL be open this day!

However, Mother Nature hath left us a rather soggy gift! The grassy areas of the realm be wet, muddy, and quite squishy beneath thy feet! We strongly encourage all gentles to wear proper footwear and leave thy finest slippers at home.

Our good folk are working diligently to park all carriages as safely as possible within the fields, but be forewarned...

THERE BE MUD! LOTS OF MUD!

We shall continue doing all within our power to ensure ye have a safe, merry, and wonderful day within the realm of Morelandshire!

So lace thy boots, embrace a little mud, and come join the revelry!

09/12/2026

A SPECIAL PROCLAMATION FROM THE CRIMSON PIRATES!

Hark ye, scallywags, sea dogs, and good gentles of Morelandshire!

The Crimson Pirates have dropped anchor at the Pirates Pub Stage, where ye may join these roguish buccaneers for FOUR shows daily!

And should that not be enough piratical revelry for thee, their good friend Garry Siler shall be there as well, along with the wonderful women of Chaste Treasure!

So gather thy crew, grab thy grog, and make certain ye visit the Pirates Pub Stage for all manner of songs, stories, laughter, and pirate-y shenanigans throughout Pirate Invasion Weekend!

The pirates have taken the Pub... and methinks they have no intention of giving it back!

“Drink up, me hearties, yo ho!”

THE CANNON HATH FIRED, AND THE GATES BE OPEN!!! Hark, good gentles! Make haste unto Morelandshire this September 12th & ...
09/12/2026

THE CANNON HATH FIRED, AND THE GATES BE OPEN!!!

Hark, good gentles! Make haste unto Morelandshire this September 12th & 13th, for PIRATE INVASION WEEKEND hath begun at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival!

Come ye forth for two glorious days filled with rousing tales, merry tunes of high-seas adventure, swashbuckling swordplay, roguish scoundrels, salty sea dogs, and revelry aplenty!

Mr. Caribbean Pirate Contest
Upon the Greek Stage
Half past two in the afternoon!

Pirate Treasure Hunt!
Gather ye at the Front Gate
Half past twelve!

Don thy finest pirate garb, gather thy crew, and prepare thyself for adventure!

The cannon hath sounded...

THE PIRATES BE UPON US!!!

HUZZAH!

“Drink up, me hearties, yo ho!”

CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT: GRACE O’MALLEY Daughter of Ireland, Mistress of the Seas & Seeker of Lost TreasureAhoy, good gentle...
09/11/2026

CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT: GRACE O’MALLEY
Daughter of Ireland, Mistress of the Seas & Seeker of Lost Treasure

Ahoy, good gentles of Morelandshire! Keep one hand upon thy coin purse and the other upon thy treasure map, for a formidable daughter of Ireland hath made her way unto our shores!

Meet Grace O’Malley, a woman with saltwater in her veins, Ireland in her heart, and the promise of long-lost treasure upon her mind.

Word hath reached Grace that during the turmoil of the Wars of the Roses, a treasure of considerable worth was lost somewhere within Morelandshire.

Lost, mind thee.

Not gone.

And Grace intends to find it.

She hath crossed the seas and followed the clues unto our very shire, searching every suspicious stone, crooked path, and shadowy corner for signs of the missing fortune.

But treasure huntin’ be far from Grace’s only pleasure!

Grace hath a great fondness for gambling and games of chance. Cards, dice, wagers, contests... if there be coin upon the table and uncertain fortune in the air, Grace shall likely be nearby.

Though gold may tempt her and fortune may amuse her, two things shall forever command her heart above all others:

Ireland... and the Sea.

So shouldst thou encounter Grace wandering the lanes, stop and share a tale, challenge her to a game, or perhaps offer a clue to where that blasted treasure hath gone.

But be warned...

Never wager more coin than thou art prepared to lose. Grace did not cross an ocean to play poorly.

WHERE MIGHT YE FIND GRACE?

12:30 | Pirate’s Treasure Hunt
Meet by the Front Gate and join Grace upon the hunt! Perhaps thou shalt uncover the clue that finally leads to the lost treasure.

2:30 | Mr./Ms. Caribbean Contest
Set sail for the Greek Stage and see which scallywag hath what it takes to claim the title!

3:30 | Peasant Dance
Grace trades treasure maps for music as she joins the merriment and helps fill Morelandshire with song!

So hoist thy colors, gather thy crew, and seek out the legendary Grace O’Malley during Pirate Invasion Weekend at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival!

THE BATTLE AT THE QUEEN’S PANTRY HATH BEEN DECIDED! Good gentles of Morelandshire, gather ye round!After a fierce contes...
09/11/2026

THE BATTLE AT THE QUEEN’S PANTRY HATH BEEN DECIDED!

Good gentles of Morelandshire, gather ye round!

After a fierce contest, much boasting, several questionable accusations, and what the Baron of Beef insisteth was “a most suspicious counting of ballots”...

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!

And by the narrowest of victories, the winner is...

THE TURKEY LEG!!!

HUZZAH!!!

Despite the Baron of Beef Sandwich repeatedly reminding everyone within earshot that he is, in fact, a BARON, the mighty Turkey Leg hath emerged victorious!

Thus, the Turkey Leg reigneth supreme at the Queen’s Pantry!

The Baron hath reportedly retired to his chambers to contemplate this grave injustice...and perhaps have a wee bit of horseradish.

Meanwhile, the Turkey Leg hath already fashioned itself a tiny crown and hath begun demanding that everyone address it as:

His Most Delicious Majesty, Lord Gobbleton the First, Sovereign of the Queen’s Pantry, Conqueror of Beef, and Supreme Leg of Morelandshire.

We fear this victory hath gone entirely to its drumstick.

Raise thy tankards and give a mighty...

HUZZAH FOR THE TURKEY LEG!

Enjoy thy throne whilst thou can, good Turkey...

For the food battles of Morelandshire are far from over.

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! THE 2026 PHOTO CONTEST HATH BEGUN! Good gentles, photographers, and keepers of captured memories! His ...
09/09/2026

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! THE 2026 PHOTO CONTEST HATH BEGUN!

Good gentles, photographers, and keepers of captured memories! His Majesty doth delight in seeing all the merriment, wonder, and adventure that unfoldeth throughout his beloved realm of Morelandshire, and thus the 2026 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival Photo Contest is officially underway!

Hast thou captured a magical moment upon our lanes this season? A knight in battle? A fairy amongst the trees? A royal encounter? A performer upon the stage? Or perhaps one gloriously ridiculous moment that simply must be shared with the realm?

Then send forth thy finest photograph!

Take heed of these important rules:

Photographs must have been taken at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival during the 2026 season.

Photographs must be in color. No color copies shall be accepted.

Send thy digital entries unto:
[email protected]

And what treasure awaiteth those whose photographs are judged the finest in the realm?

1ST PLACE
TWO Season Passes to the 2027 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
PLUS a Festival Merchandise Package!

2ND PLACE
SIX Adult Tickets to the 2027 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
PLUS a Festival Merchandise Package!

3RD PLACE
FOUR Adult Tickets to the 2027 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival PLUS a Festival Merchandise Package!

MOST IMPORTANT!

All entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2026!

So search thy cameras, scour thy galleries, and choose the image that best captured the magic and merriment of Morelandshire!

We wish great fortune unto all who enter. May thine eye be keen, thy photograph magnificent, and perhaps thy name shall be proclaimed amongst this year's victors!

GOOD LUCK, ONE AND ALL!

HUZZAH!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: SATORIOUS DESIGNS Hear ye, hear ye, good gentles! Shouldst thou seek treasures born of the earth and w...
09/09/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: SATORIOUS DESIGNS

Hear ye, hear ye, good gentles! Shouldst thou seek treasures born of the earth and wrought by skilled hands, make thy way unto Satorious Designs, where stone, copper, and spirit are joined together in wondrous harmony.

The artisan behind these remarkable creations is Amy Renee Cornelius, a metaphysical copper and gemstone jeweler, purveyor of crystals and stones, and Reiki Master.

Each of Amy’s designs beginneth with stones carefully chosen by hand and guided by intuition and spirit. Her devotion unto her craft springeth from a love of the ancient tales carried within the stones and the metaphysical qualities long believed to dwell within them.

These be not merely pieces of jewelry, good gentles. They are living works of art.

Hand-selected Gemstones & Crystals
Copper Etching & Electroforming
Intricate Wire Working
Soldering & Texturing
Handcrafted Jewelry & Accessories

Through these many arts, Amy transformeth nature’s own treasures into beautiful adornments, each fashioned with gemstones traditionally believed to possess their own unique energies and qualities, intended to guide, enlighten, and inspire the soul who carrieth them.

No two stones tell quite the same tale, and no two creations are quite alike. Perchance, whilst browsing her wares, thou shalt discover a stone whose story seemeth strangely meant for thee.

Seek ye Satorious Designs within Stone Smith’s at Booth #74!

Come forth, good gentles. Wander amongst the stones, admire the craft of copper and gemstone, and discover what treasure awaiteth thee.

A hearty Huzzah unto Amy and Satorious Designs, where the treasures of the earth are given new life, and every stone hath a story yet to tell!

HEAR YE, HEAR YE, GOOD GENTLES! We offer our most hearty thanks unto all who didst journey forth and spend three wondrou...
09/08/2026

HEAR YE, HEAR YE, GOOD GENTLES!

We offer our most hearty thanks unto all who didst journey forth and spend three wondrous days with us here in Morelandshire, as we celebrated our grand Children’s Weekend!

How magical ’twas to hear the laughter of young lads and lasses ringing merrily throughout the lanes!

But now...

The lanes lie quiet once more.

The merchants busily replenish their wares.

The villagers rest and ready themselves for what cometh next...

Yet... hark!

What sound be that upon the horizon?

CANNON FIRE?!

By the Crown...

THE PIRATES BE COMING!!!

Make ready, good gentles, for PIRATE INVASION WEEKEND, September 12th & 13th at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival!

Come ye forth for two glorious days filled with rousing tales and merry tunes of adventures upon the high seas, swashbuckling swordplay, roguish scoundrels, salty sea dogs, and revelry aplenty!

Mr. Caribbean Pirate Contest
Upon the Greek Stage
At half past two in the afternoon!

Pirate Treasure Hunt!
Gather ye at the Front Gate
At half past twelve!

So don thy finest pirate garb, gather thy crew, hoist thy colours, and make ready to invade the lanes of Morelandshire!

For the cannon hath sounded...

THE PIRATES BE UPON US!

“Drink up, me hearties, yo ho!”

A SKIRMISH AT THE QUEEN’S PANTRY! Good gentles, we regret to inform thee that peace hath officially broken down at the Q...
09/07/2026

A SKIRMISH AT THE QUEEN’S PANTRY!

Good gentles, we regret to inform thee that peace hath officially broken down at the Queen’s Pantry.

It seems the mighty Turkey Leg hath been strutting about, boasting loudly that it is the superior Faire feast.

This hath NOT gone unnoticed.

For the BARON OF BEEF SANDWICH hath finally had enough.

“Superior?! SUPERIOR?! Good sir, I am a BARON!”

And...well...

He doth make a fairly convincing argument.

The Turkey Leg, however, refuses to bow, kneel, curtsy, or otherwise acknowledge the Baron’s alleged culinary nobility.

“Titles mean nothing when thou art DELICIOUS!”

Harsh words.

And thus, a skirmish hath erupted at the Queen’s Pantry!

THE BARON OF BEEF SANDWICH
VS.
THE MIGHTY TURKEY LEG

There can be but ONE ruler of this feast!

So we ask thee, good gentles of Morelandshire...

WHO REIGNS SUPREME?!

BARON OF BEEF SANDWICH
OR
TURKEY LEG

Cast thy vote below!

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West Newton, PA
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