🏰 Huzzah! The Michigan Renaissance Festival Returns for its 46th Season
Record Attendance, New Attractions, and Seven Themed Weekends Await
Step back in time! The Michigan Renaissance Festival once again transforms Hollygrove Village into a lively 16th-century kingdom, complete with noble courts, pirates, Vikings, fairies, and unforgettable merriment.
🎭 What to Expect
This immersive festival features:
- 17 performance stages with live music, jousting, comedy, magicians, and more
- Over 175 artisans offering handmade goods, fine crafts, and period wares
- Interactive events for all ages, from the whimsical to the thrilling
📅 Festival Dates & Hours
Weekends: August 16 – September 28, 2025
Plus: Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1) & Festival Friday (Sept. 26)
🕘 Hours: 9 AM – 7 PM
📍 Location: Hollygrove Village, 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly, MI 48433
✨ New in 2025!
- Wicked Wand Workshop
- Ninja Warrior Challenge
- Viking Invasion experience
- Petting Zoo for kids and families
📈 Festival Growth
Festival attendance has grown steadily, rising from 249,000 in 2022 to 269,000 in 2024. Guests travel from five surrounding states—and even Canada—to be part of the magic!
🎟️ Ticket Information
- Adults: $27.95
- Children (ages 5–12): $18.95
- Seniors: $25.95
Special Deals (First 3 Weekends through Sept. 1):
- Food Drive BOGO – Bring 5 non-perishable items
- Blood Drive – Free Entry
- YWCA Flint Supply Drive BOGO – Bring 5 school/personal care items
🎟️ Full ticket info: www.michrenfest.com | 📞 248-634-5552
🌟 Themed Weekends
- Aug 16–17: Pirates & Pups
- Aug 23–24: Highland Fling
- Aug 30–Sept 1: Viking Invasion
- Sept 6–7: Wonders of the World
- Sept 13–14: Shamrocks & Shenanigans
- Sept 20–21: Harvest Huzzah
- Sept 26: Festival Friday
- Sept 27–28: Sweet Endings
🍗 Featured Attractions
- Full-Contact Jousting (3 times daily)
- Royal Events: Feast of Fantasy, Joust Brunch, Pub Crawl, Hawk Walk, Birds of Prey, Cocktail Crawl
- Masquerade Ball – Friday, Sept. 26
🎬 Media Access & Press Info
- Filming & photography allowed (professional gear requires approval)
- Interview opportunities with festival staff, artisans, and performers
- Press Kit available upon request (includes high-res images & b-roll)
Media Contact: Call or email the Festival Media Relations team via the contact info above.
🏡 About the Michigan Renaissance Festival
Founded in 1979 and based in Holly since 1985, the festival spans 312 immersive acres, welcoming nearly 260,000 guests annually. With vibrant performers, costumed characters, and interactive experiences, it’s one of Michigan’s most beloved cultural traditions.
Join us in Hollygrove for merriment, magic, and medieval memories!
