Michigan Renaissance Festival - Pirates and Pups

Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 at 9:00am

Michigan Renaissance Festival Grounds
12600 Dixie Highway
248-634-5552

Join us in Holly for weekends filled with 16th-century fun. Experience thrilling jousts, live entertainment, artisan markets, and delicious feasts.

Experience the Magic
Embark on a thrilling renaissance quest full of adventure and merriment
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the 21st century and teleport yourself to a world of knights, jesters and fair maidens at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

Sip on medieval ale during a Pub Crawl
Indulge in a culinary adventure at the Feast of Fantasy
Unleash your inner bird watcher at the Birds of Prey show

Daily Schedule:

Our majestic royal events are fit for kings and queens alike, complete with pub crawls, scavenger hunts, and enough merriment to make Henry VIII envious. Don’t keep your inner monarch waiting - grab your tickets now and prepare for a jolly good time.

Brunch at the Joust:
Indulge in a VIP experience with a sensational front row spectacle of the Joust, all while relishing a scrumptious brunch fit for royalty. This unbeatable ticket guarantees you a glorious perch at the heart of the Joust, complete with a delectable meal and a refreshing beverage to keep your taste buds entertained. Get ready to feast like a medieval monarch and witness the action unfold before your eyes. 

$40 per person
This is a family-friendly event
Showtimes: Daily at 1:00 p.m, 3:00  p.m and 5:00  p.m

Pub Crawl:
Looking to quench your thirst with some royalty-approved brews Come hang with the hippest jesters and courtiers in your locale at the Michigan Renaissance Fest Pub Crawl. You’ll hit up 4 different watering holes (receiving a drink of your choice at each pub), get your passport stamped, and groove to some seriously rad tunes en route. Quick heads up: wearing era-appropriate attire could result in frequent beer-buying solicitations.

Must be 21+ with Valid ID.
$45 per person
Location: Pub Crawl begins at Battle Axe Pub, located next to The Valley of Aberdare
Showtimes: Daily at 12:00 p.m, 2:00  p.m and 4:00  p.m

Cocktail Crawl:
Embark on a boozy adventure through time. Join us for the daily Cocktail Crawl at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Savor the flavors of the Renaissance as you journey through different taverns, sampling unique and delicious cocktails inspired by the era. You’ll get exclusive cocktail tastings at 3 different locations, a commemorative glass, and lively entertainment.

$45 per person
Showtimes: Daily at 5:00  p.m

King's Happy Hour:
Come hither, lords and ladies. Join us for King’s Happy Hour at Michigan Renaissance Festival. Raise thy glass and indulge in bawdy jokes, raucous songs, and scrumptious ales. But beware, thou must be 21+ to revel with us in Blackstone Castle. Check thy ID at the door and leave thy younglings outside. Make haste and purchase now.

$30 per person
Location: Blackstone Castle
Showtimes: Daily at 5:45  p.m

Halk Walk:
Ready to soar. Join us for an adventure like no other on the Michigan Renaissance Festival Hawk Walk. Get up close and personal with stunning birds of prey and gain insight into the art of falconry from a Master Falconer. Afterwards, savor a delicious platter of cheeses and fruit as your feathered friends return to their lairs. Don’t miss out – book your spot now.

$60 per person
Location: Check in at Will Call
Showtimes: Daily at 9:30 a.m. Please check in by 9:15 a.m.

Legend and Myth, A Bird of Prey Experiencef:
Are you ready to meet some mysterious sky beings at the Michigan Renaissance Festival Hang out with the cool Royal Falconers and clear up misunderstandings with the wise Owl, cunning Raven, and spooky Vulture while listening to enchanting tales. Snap a few selfies with your new feathered friends and indulge in some delicious snacks/refreshments.

$50 per person
Location: Upson Downs Stage
Showtimes: Daily at 6:30  p.m

The Quest:
Come out and enjoy our Royal Quest. Our beloved honeymooning royals, King Fandon and Queen Cassandra, are currently on a right royal road trip around the Realm.

Guess who wasn’t invited to their nuptials Cobweb, the High Fae of the Solar Vail, wasn’t too chuffed about being left off the guest list. So, she inconveniently smacked our newlyweds with a curse that will send them into an ever-deepening snooze fest at first contact.

Thus, a signal has been sent across the Realm. It’s time to assemble the A-team of heroes to tackle this stint fondly referred to as "Cobweb’s Curse." So, who’s up for a spot of curse-breaking to save the Realm Buckle up, coz its showtime.

$20 per person
Location: Quest tent located across from the Dragon’s Den Restaurant
Showtimes: Daily at 12:00 p.m, 1:00 p.m, 2:00  p.m and 3:00  p.m

Whiskey Tastings:
Want to upgrade your palate and impress your friends with your boozy knowledge Then grab your tankard and head down to the Michigan Renaissance Festival Whiskey Tastings. Sip on the smoothest and most flavorful whiskies while you soak up the secrets of whiskey-making. Believe us, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to go from a whiskey amateur to a connoisseur.

$50 per person
Location: Events Tent
Showtimes: Daily at 3:00  p.m
Food and Drink: 5 whiskey tastings, chocolate, cheese and fruit platters
Hosts: Whiskey Teachings and Music

Theme Weekends Schedule:

Pirates and Pups:
Hoist the sails and wag those tails. Join us for a swashbuckling adventure as pirates and pups come together for a weekend of dog-friendly fun. Enter themed contests and let your furry first mate join in the high seas revelry. A weekend where salty sea dogs meet playful pups.

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