Get ready South Carolina to step back in time to the end of the Medieval Age at the annual Upstate Renaissance Faire in Greer, South Carolina. Spend the whole day among folks dressed in period attire, shop the Medieval Market, banter with the beasts of the day, and eat, drink, and be merry in a venue that's worthy of a visit any day of the year - but especially during the Renaissance Faire. This is one Ren Faire in South Carolina that is worth attending every year!

Set your sights on discovering one of the prettiest city parks in all of South Carolina and plan to spend all day enjoying the festivities here at Greer City Park.

It's a fantastically fun time for the whole family! The kids will love pretending that they've gone back in time and dressing up in costume. Get ready to have your house turn into an exciting adventure from the olden days when they get home!

The Upstate Renaissance Faire is a production of The Round Table, an organization dedicated to supporting artists in the Southeast.

Browse the vendors and artisans found in the Medieval Market. The Renaissance was perhaps best known for being the beginning of a new era for artists. You'll get a chance to celebrate both local and regional artists during the festival.

Blacksmiths, leather working, candle makers, weavers, and more will be showcasing the traditions of their trades as have been passed down through the centuries.

It's so much fun to learn all about the work that everyone did way back in the Renaissance days.

Wander the 12-acre park enjoying all of the activity and marking places in your mind that you'll want to return to on quieter days.

Greer City Park is one of the most attractive parks in South Carolina!

Come dressed for the occasion - if you'd like. Or, just enjoy watching others. But whatever you do...

Do not miss your chance to see a real, live unicorn from Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm! Take a photo and even put the fairies in your family on a unicorn for a ride!

Last, but certainly not least, one of the best parts of the Renaissance Faire: giant, grilled, crispy-skinned turkey legs. (Now you have to go!)

The Upstate Renaissance Faire in SC at Greer City Park is free! However, VIP Tickets can be purchased if you're interested in a package that includes many of the things you'll probably buy at the Faire anyway.

What are the dates for the Upstate Renaissance Faire 2024 you might ask? If you are looking for the Upstate Renaissance Faire in South Carolina, the answer is normally the first weekend in September.

Wondering how far it is to Greer from where you are in South Carolina? Greer is 12 miles from Greenville, 80 miles from Rock Hill, 107 miles from Columbia, 186 miles from Florence, and 217 miles from Charleston. Be sure you don't make the mistake of coming here if you are actually looking for a Renaissance fair in Charleston, South Carolina, or a Renaissance fair in Columbia, South Carolina. It's a pretty significant distance away from those towns, but it just might be worth making the drive. This fair is really something special! Make a reservation and spend the night in Greer through Hotels.com - or head just 10 miles west to Paris Mountain State Park's campground.

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Another unique event that happens every year in South Carolina is the arrival of the pelicans at Bird Key Stono Heritage Preserve along the Kiawah River - learn about the fun pelican cruise in this quick video:

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