Choose Your Quest
Games, Rides & Attractions at the Georgia Renaissance Festival
Towering slides and haunted depths, fortune tellers and flying axes — the Renaissance festival games, rides and attractions near Atlanta are scattered through every corner of the village. Pick your kind of fun, then go find it.
Things to Do at a Renaissance Festival
Pick Your Kind of Fun
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Games of Skill
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Free with Admission
A Corner of the Village
Olde Towne
Laughter down the cobblestone lanes — spinning barrels, a twisting slide and a few curious wonders.
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Barrel o' Bedlam
Step inside the spinning barrel and try to keep your footing — if you can. Tumble, stumble and laugh your way through a classic Festival challenge.
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Corkscrew Slide
Climb the tower and take the spiraling plunge. The twisting slide sends brave souls spinning down through the heart of Olde Towne.
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Photo Hub
Strike a pose across four Renaissance backdrops — noble lord, fearsome pirate or royal courtier — and capture the memory.
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Geode Cracking
Choose a rough stone, crack it open and reveal the crystals hidden inside. Every geode is a different sparkling surprise.
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Artists & Mystics
Caricatures
Sit for the village artist and walk away with a whimsical portrait worthy of any great hall.
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Astrology Reader
Peer into the stars. The village seer reads the celestial signs and tells you what fate has written.
A Corner of the Village
The Midlands
The crossroads of merchants and mariners — the Renaissance festival rides live here. Sail the high seas, ride the ships of the desert and prove your strength.
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Viking Ship Ride
All hands on deck. Board the longship and swing through the air as the great vessel rocks to and fro.
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New World Ship Ride
Set sail for the New World. A second ship to climb aboard and ride the swells of the Midlands.
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Ping Pong Pirate
Take aim with a ping pong ball and beat the pirate at his own game. Easy to try, hard to master.
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Camel Rides
Mount the ships of the desert and let these gentle giants carry you through the Midlands. A rare ride for all ages.
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Test of Strength
Seize the mallet, strike with all your might and send the puck soaring. Can you ring the bell?
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Deadman's Drop
Dangle from the gallows and test your grip. How long can you hold on before gravity wins? The crowd is watching.
A Corner of the Village
Royal Highlands
The arena of champions and curiosities — the best axe throwing near Atlanta, a dungeon to explore, heights to scale and justice served with vegetables.
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The Crow's Nest
Climb the towering lookout and take in sweeping views of the whole kingdom.
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The Maze
Enter the winding labyrinth and find your way out — twisting passages, dead ends and surprises around every corner.
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Dungeon Museum
Descend into the depths and see fearsome instruments of medieval justice. Equal parts fascinating and frightful.
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Vegetable Justice
The prisoner is in the stocks — and it's your turn. Hurl rotten produce at the accused. Justice has never been so delicious.
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Knife, Star & Axe Throw
Channel your inner warrior. Choose your weapon, take aim at the wooden target and let it fly — axe throwing, Festival style.
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Dart Throw
Take aim and let fly. Pop the target and claim your prize.
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Pond Games
Try your luck at the village pond — pluck a duck, catapult a frog, or take on the floating challenges.
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Artists & Mystics
Tarot Reading
Draw the cards and see what the fates have in store — past, present and future.
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Reptile Encounters
Meet the dragons of the realm up close — lizards, snakes and a very gentle tortoise.
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Costume Contest
Don your finest Renaissance garb and compete for glory. Categories for all ages, from tiny knights to grand queens.
A Corner of the Village
Queen's Garden
Her Majesty's enchanted retreat — archery near Atlanta the way Nottingham does it, swords in the courtyard, spirits in the shadows and gentle creatures in the paddock.
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Robin Hood Archery
Nock your arrow, draw back the bow and release. Aim for the bullseye at distances for every skill level — archery the way Nottingham does it.
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Petting Zoo
Meet the gentlest creatures in the Queen's Garden. A favorite stop for little hands and big hearts.
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Ghost of the Abyss
Dare you enter the haunted house? Restless spirits and unspeakable terrors await. Not for the faint of heart.
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Swordmaster's Challenge
Take up the blade and face the Swordmaster. Speed, skill and courage in interactive combat.
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Pirate Auction
Pirates auction off "volunteers" from the crowd in a hilarious interactive show. Expect laughs.
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Caricatures
The Queen's own portrait artists — a whimsical rendering of your noble countenance to take home.
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Hookah Lounge
Recline beneath silken canopies with flavored tobaccos. A quiet oasis amid the revelry.
Before You Play
Good to Know
Attractions are independently operated and availability may vary. Games and rides run rain or shine. Most accept cash and card. Children under five may need an adult along on some rides.
From camel rides near Atlanta to family attractions near Atlanta, Georgia Renaissance Festival games and Georgia Renaissance Festival attractions gather every kind of Renaissance festival attraction in one village — things to do in Fairburn, GA, for every age.