Local Renaissance Fairs in TN and KY

History and fantasy afficionados near Clarksville, TN can attend a variety of faires and festivals near TN and KY.

Attendees can dress in costume or in their modern clothing. Sights include glass blowing, forest creatures, game quests, books, men in kilts and log tossing.

TN Renaissance Festival

2135 Newcastle Road, Arrington, TN 37014

Every Saturday and Sunday in May Plus Memorial Day

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.tnrenfest.com/buy__tickets.php

Ye Olde Bookwyrm Renaissance Faire 2025

Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library

1101 Bethel St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025

Free to attend

Middle TN Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Sanders Ferry Park

513 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN

Sept 12-13, 2026

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-middle-tennessee-highland-games-tickets-1982697818548?aff=oddtdtcreator

Scenes from Knoxville

Here are a few places you can attend near the Knoxville Book Festival held at the Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902 on May 2 and 3, 2026 from 10 am – 5 pm Saturday and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday.

Featured Restaurants Include: The French Market Creperie and The Chop House

Sites include: Church Street United Methodist, Federal Courthouse Building Clock Tower, University of Tennessee college campus, various downtown architecture, and Ancient Lore Village.

About a twelve minute drive from the Knoxville Convention Center, Ancient Lore Village includes lodgings, restaurants, places to hang out, firepits, small walking trails, game room or areas, ax throwing and archery.

Gallery Images provided by Sarah Hughes Pippen. Photos of Scenes from Knoxville include French Market Creperie, The Chop House, Church Street United Methodist, Federal Courthouse Building Clock Tower, University of Tennessee college campus, various downtown architecture, and Ancient Lore Village. All rights reserved.