Richmond's Ren fair lands at Agecroft this weekend
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Get ready to get weird. Image: Courtesy of David Parrish Photography via Virago Alley
The folks at Virago Alley are back with another Richmond renaissance fair on Saturday at Agecroft Hall & Gardens.
Why it matters: It's a chance to dress up, immerse yourself in medieval life and maybe throw an axe or two.
The big picture: "Warriors in Bloom" is the title and theme for Saturday's event and focuses on "bold figures who dared to defy convention" (think, Joan of Arc).
- It'll have a Richmond spin, showcasing the city's artistic, "gritty and weird" side, organizers tell Axios.
- The fair is from Virago Alley, a local renaissance fair-themed nonprofit founded by Amanda Robinson, the woman behind Gallery5 in Jackson Ward.
What to expect: Like the Jackson Ward Ren Fair in March, this weekend's event will feature combat demonstrations, themed food, local artisans, activities for kiddos and more.
- There will also be witch trials, ale, meade and cider, live music and performances, photo booths, and pickles on a stick.
If you go: "Warriors in Bloom" is Saturday, noon-5pm at Agecroft Hall, Richmond's only 16th century Tudor manor. Adult tickets start at $15.
What's next: Proceeds from the Ren Fair, like the spring one, help support the multi-day renaissance fair festival Virago Alley is planning for spring 2026.