The Prince George Renaissance Festival at Sunset Cove

December 5 and 6, 2026 in Prince George, VA

The Prince George Renaissance Festival

Step into a world of mythical creatures, magical kingdoms and wild adventures at every turn. Shop for wands and potions, grab a turkey leg, and stand your ground in the Viking shield wall.

  • Day tickets $20
  • Two-day pass $35
  • Kids 5 and under free
Saturday, Dec 5
11 am to 8 pm
Sunday, Dec 6
10 am to 6 pm
The fun starts
With a cannon blast

A weekend in another world

Enchanting celebrations, royal company and a little mischief around every corner. Here's how to spend your day at the festival.

Shop like royalty

Crystal jewelry, handmade wands, spell books, potions and treasures from distant lands.

Meet Prince George

Come meet the generous Prince George and his knight, Sir Astor, at his very own festival.

Grab a turkey leg

Festival food the way it was meant to be eaten: with both hands.

Join the shield wall

Test your Viking strength against other warriors.

Catch the improv show

A Renaissance improv show where the jokes are made up on the spot.

Relax to merry music

Find a seat, put your feet up and let the music carry you back a few centuries.

Boom!

At the sound of the cannon, the festivities commence.Saturday at 11 am and Sunday at 10 am, when the gates open.

Show times and entertainment

Plan your day around the acts you can't miss. Times are being finalized, so check back or join the text list for show-time updates.

Saturday December 5, 11 am to 8 pm

  1. 11:00 am
    The opening cannonThe gates open and the festivities commence
  2. Time TBA
    Meet Prince George and Sir AstorA royal meet and greet
  3. Time TBA
    Renaissance improv showComedy made up on the spot
  4. Time TBA
    Viking shield wallTest your strength against other warriors
  5. Time TBA
    Merry musicLive music
  6. 8:00 pm
    Festival closesFare thee well until tomorrow

Sunday December 6, 10 am to 6 pm

  1. 10:00 am
    The opening cannonThe gates open and the festivities commence
  2. Time TBA
    Meet Prince George and Sir AstorA royal meet and greet
  3. Time TBA
    Renaissance improv showComedy made up on the spot
  4. Time TBA
    Viking shield wallTest your strength against other warriors
  5. Time TBA
    Merry musicLive music
  6. 6:00 pm
    Festival closesHuzzah, and fare thee well

Entertainment is subject to cancellation or change without prior notice.

Pick your passage

Come for a day or stay for the whole weekend. All tickets are sold online.

Day ticket

Saturday or Sunday

$20

  • One full day of festival admission
  • Shows, music, shopping and the shield wall
Get day tickets
Best value

Two-day pass

Saturday and Sunday, Dec 5 and 6

$35

  • Admission both festival days
  • Two cannon blasts, twice the adventure
Get the two-day pass

VIP

The royal guest list is full

$55

  • Thank you for the royal welcome!
  • Day tickets and two-day passes are still available
Sold out

Free Little adventurers ages 5 and under get in free.

Questions about tickets? Call Sunset Cove at 804-452-6280.

Not ready to buy? Get the news by text

Join the festival text list and we'll help you plan your visit.

  • Show-time updates as the schedule firms up
  • Weather and gate alerts for Dec 5 and 6
  • First look when next year's tickets go on sale
Join our text list

All roads lead to Sunset Cove

Sunset Cove 1100 Jordan Point Road
Prince George, VA 23860
Saturday, December 5
11 am to 8 pm
Sunday, December 6
10 am to 6 pm
Kids 5 and under
Free

Bring your wares to the market

Artisans, crafters and merchants: apply for a booth at the festival on December 5 and 6.

  • Artisans and crafters
  • Crystal jewelry
  • Wands and spell books
  • Potions and apothecary
Apply to be a vendor

Good questions, good answers

Still wondering about something? Call Sunset Cove at 804-452-6280.

When and where is the festival?

December 5 and 6, 2026 at Sunset Cove, 1100 Jordan Point Road, Prince George, VA 23860. Saturday runs 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday runs 10 am to 6 pm.

How much are tickets?

Day tickets are $20 and a two-day pass is $35. VIP tickets ($55) are sold out. Children 5 and under get in free. Buy tickets online.

What is there to do?

Shop for crystal jewelry, handmade wands, spell books, potions and treasures from distant lands. Grab a turkey leg, relax to merry music, catch a Renaissance improv show, test your strength in the Viking shield wall, and meet Prince George and his knight, Sir Astor. See show times.

How do I get updates by text?

Join the text list for show-time updates, weather and gate alerts, and a first look when next year's tickets go on sale.

How can I become a vendor?

Fill out the vendor application and tell us about your booth.

The cannon is loaded. Are you coming?

December 5 and 6 at Sunset Cove. Day tickets $20, two-day pass $35, kids 5 and under free.

Step out of the everyday and into a weekend of arts, crafts, entertainment, and festival finds. Gather your favorite people. A little adventure awaits in Prince George.