Feast like a king, shop like a queen, and laugh like a fool. Leave your worries behind when you step through the gates of the 22nd annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire. This enchanted recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival will take you back to the days of yore where you'll see jousting, live-flight birds of prey, comedy, magic, and so much more. A family adventure for all ages awaits!

Established: 1999 Vendors: 75 Attendance: 24,000 Jousting Troupe: Spur of the Moment Jousting Headliners: Vendor Application: www.ctfaire.com/become-a-merchant-at-the-faire/