Win Family Tickets To Greater QC Renaissance Faire 2026

Take a few steps back in time and have a turkey leg for dinner!

Whether or not you're a history buff, the 2026 Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire is coming up and it's the perfect way to immerse yourself and the family in the fairytale era you've always known. Literally find your knight in shining armor!

You and the family can enjoy entertainment like jousting and street performers, including jesters, musicians, fire-breathers, and acrobats. Besides the turkey legs, there will be even more good food including sweet treats and craft brews.

You'll be hanging out with knights and fairies, enjoying some live music and comedy, and looking at some neat treasures from local vendors and craftspeople. The faire is on Credit Island for two weekends: Sept 26^th & 27^th and October 3^rd & 4^th

All ages are welcome at the faire. You can get tickets at the Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire's website. You can also enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the faire below!

Keep up with the latest from Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire on their Facebook page and website!

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