Prepare to journey back in time to a world of enchantment, adventure, and medieval marvels at the 2025 Bay Area Renaissance Festival! From February 15 to March 30, 2025, the festival transforms Dade City, Florida into a lively 16th-century village where legends come to life.
Explore thrilling new attractions, meet colorful characters, and experience a whirlwind of jousting, wizardry, and feasts fit for royalty. Whether you dream of becoming a knight, mastering the magic of a wand, or mingling with the royal court, the 2025 Festival offers an adventure for everyone—of all ages!
Don’t miss out on the fun, as each weekend unfolds a fresh theme and exciting surprises that make this year’s festival an unforgettable experience.
2025 Featured Attractions:
• Wicked Wand Workshop – Step into a world of enchantment and craft your very own magical wand! In this whimsical workshop, children of all ages can select from a variety of wand materials, decorate them with paints, glitter, and charms, and then test their creations in a Wand Testing Ceremony. A fun, creative experience that will leave young wizards with a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
• Knight Training Course: Junior Gladiator Challenge – Get ready for action with this hands-on obstacle course, designed specifically for kids! Inspired by the daring feats of ancient gladiators, young adventurers will leap, climb, and race through challenges like the Sword & Shield Dash, Gladiator Balance Beams, and Warrior Wall. Every child will earn a Junior Gladiator certificate as a reminder of their bravery and strength. A perfect mix of fun and physical activity, this challenge is sure to thrill future knights and warriors!
Renaissance Rewards – Loyalty Program – Introducing the Renaissance Rewards program, where your visits to the festival are rewarded! Sign up to earn points with each ticket purchase, plus extra points for engaging with the festival on social media. Members enjoy exclusive perks like priority access to events, discounts on tickets and festival merchandise, and more throughout the season. It’s our way of saying thank you for your loyalty—ensuring you always get more from your Renaissance experience!
2025 Theme Weekends: • Once Upon a Time – Feb. 15-16 • Highland Fling – Feb. 22-23 • Heroes & Havoc – Mar. 8-9 (New for 2025! A weekend of action-packed adventures and epic quests) • Shamrocks & Shenanigans – Mar. 15-16 • Viking Invasion – Mar. 22-23 • Buccaneers & Ballgowns – Mar. 29-30 When: Opening Day: Friday, February 15, 2025 Closing Day: Sunday, March 30, 2025 Open Saturdays and Sundays Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tickets for the 2025 Bay Area Renaissance Festival are available online NOW! Ticket pricing does not include sales fees or taxes. • Adults (13+): $21.95 • Seniors (65+): $17.95 • Children (5-12): $13.95 • Children (4 & under): FREE Parking: Free on-site parking is available for all visitors.