Step Into Another Realm: Chattanooga Ren Faire Coming to Coolidge Park on May 30th
Fantasy lovers and adventure seekers, mark your calendars! The Chattanooga Ren Faire will transform Coolidge Park into a magical medieval wonderland on May 30th, 2026, from 10 AM to 8 PM. Presented by Verre Noir Chattanooga, this full-day event promises an unforgettable experience filled with dragons, fairies, knights, artisans, and enchantment.
Whether you’re a seasoned renaissance faire enthusiast or experiencing the magic for the first time, this event offers something for everyone. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite fantasy character—whether you choose to be a knight, fairy, wizard, pirate, elf, or any other character from your imagination.
What to Expect
The Chattanooga Ren Faire will feature a diverse array of attractions and activities, including talented artisans and makers showcasing their crafts. Visitors will discover specialty vendors offering leatherworking, blacksmithing, silversmithing, and more. The event will also highlight local artisans selling unique handcrafted goods, including fairycore treasures, crystals, terrariums, and handmade gifts.
Live entertainment will run throughout the day, featuring bards, performers, and other acts that will bring the fantasy realm to life. Additional attractions include falconry demonstrations, craft beverages, apothecaries, royal court activities, and encounters with mythical creatures. Enchanted Creations Handmade Gift Shop will be among the vendors, bringing whimsical oddities and enchanted treasures to the faire.
Location and Hours
Coolidge Park, Chattanooga, TN
May 30th, 2026 | 10 AM – 8 PM
For more information about the Chattanooga Ren Faire, visit the event’s Facebook page or search for “Chattanooga Ren Faire” online. Tag your ren faire crew on social media and share what fantasy character you’ll be dressing up as!
Other vendors:
– Adrenaline Trampoline Park — Family entertainment venue offering active fun for kids and adults, perfect complement to a fantasy faire experience.
– The Crafty Canary — Arts and crafts destination offering creative expression activities that align with faire’s artisan and handmade focus.
– Smalltown Ceramics — Pottery painting and creative crafts studio where visitors can make handmade souvenirs similar to faire artisan goods.
– Dunlap Flower Shop — Local florist offering unique floral arrangements and gifts that complement faire decorations and gift-giving.
– The Game Shack — Coffee shop and gaming community space offering refreshments and entertainment for faire attendees before or after the event.
– Sequatchie Valley Brewing Co. — Local brewery offering craft beverages and pub food, perfect for post-faire celebrations with friends and family.
– Dolce In Dunlap — Boutique with unique gifts and personalized items that appeal to faire enthusiasts seeking distinctive merchandise.
– Firefly on Rankin — Boutique offering women’s and children’s apparel and unique local items perfect for faire-goers seeking costume pieces.





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