Saturday October 10th & Sunday October 11th. The event runs from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Hymers Fairgrounds. Please click here to visit the Getting Here page with a parking map of the grounds.

Parking for the event is free. There are two large grass field lots along Hymers Fair Drive, with one medium lot for overflow, and one lot close to the front gate that will be reserved for disabled parking, parking for volunteers/vendors/performers, and further overflow.

Please click here to visit the Getting Here page with a parking map of the grounds.

When you are parking your vehicle, please follow instructions from our parking staff. Their goal is to ensure a safe and seamless parking process for all attendees!

Medieval faires are themed, immersive events that aim to bring to life the wonder and whimsy of the Medieval period, which lasted from approximately the 5th to the 15th century, overlapping with the Renaissance period.
Being a part of the umbrella of events known as Renaissance faires, a phenomenon originally unique to North America, these are community gatherings of like minded people rooted in the counter-culture movement from the 1960’s.
Read more here from the Smithsonian: The Surprisingly Radical Roots of the Renaissance Fair

Please keep an eye on our social media, and the event schedule page for announcements of entertainers, performers, vendors, and exhibitors!

Expect two days of merriment! The event will be hosting a large Medieval Merchants Market, full contact jousting and warhorse rides with the Knights of Valour, birds of prey demonstrations, archery and axe throwing, a costuming contest, food vendors, community exhibitors and demonstrators, live music, a fun and educational Kid’s Corner, and more.

Make sure to keep an eye on our Schedule of Events page leading into October for daily schedules.

The TBMF is an entirely locally owned and operated event, put on by a small but mighty team of Thunder Bay community artists, performers, and passionate event planning professionals! We are partnered with the Knights of Valour, a Canadian jousting troupe, to ensure this event can bring to you, our noble guest, a medieval experience most thrilling!

Our primary goal is to continue the Thunder Bay community’s ability to participate in an event such as this, in the wake of the Thunder Bay Renaissance Faire’s cancelation in 2026.

While some of our team consists of former members and volunteers of the TBRF, who were involved in getting the region’s ren-faire off the ground for the very first time in 2025, we are not affiliated with the TBRF or the OAS (Oliver Agricultural Society), or any other society or group.

The Knights of Valour is the largest full-contact extreme jousting troupe in the world. And they’re Canadian! Started and captained by Shane Adams, the KOV travels throughout Canada and the US with their team of knights and warhorses, bringing the excitement of medieval tournament to medieval/renaissance fairs throughout the continent.

KOV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOVextreme
KOV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knightsofvalour/

You do not need to be in costume to attend, though it is welcomed and encouraged! Many folk will be donning wondrous and fantastical garb, which adds to the immersion and whimsy of the event. You are more than welcome to come in whatever is comfortable for you.

If coming in costume, please keep in mind this event is in October. The weather may turn chilly or windy!

Please note that while there is no official costuming policy, there will be absolutely zero tolerance for clothing, props, or any part of an attendee’s costume bearing hateful symbols, messaging, or ‘dog whistles’.
This is a space that promotes safety, fellowship, comradery, creativity, self expression, inclusion, and community.

All are welcome here.

Registration for the Costume Contest is done through our ticketing platform. Click this link to be taken to the FrontDoor+ page.

Most importantly, please visit our Costume Contest page for everything you need to know about registration and taking part!

Yes, so long as they are in compliance with the TBMF Weapons Policy. Click on the underlined text to be taken to the document.
We will have weapons check booths placed at all three admissions gates, with staff present to help ensure compliance.

No – please leave your furry, feathery, or scaley friends at home! We love dogs, cats, and all other manner of companion, however, it is best that you do not bring them. There will be horses and birds of prey on site; one of our top priorities is ensuring their safety and wellbeing while they bring this magical event to life!

Yes! Please keep an eye on our social media pages for a list of food vendors (linked at the top right of the website).

Nay! Ye shall not find a beer garden upon these grounds. This is a family friendly event, and due to the location of the grounds, the most responsible thing for us to do is not allow alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is not permitted on the grounds; please note that persons found to be consuming alcohol/becoming disorderly will be asked to leave.

Yes, but please do not bring your own food into the grounds. You may keep your food in your vehicle, just retain your ticket for re-entry!

Admission is free for PAL card holders (Personal Attendant for Leisure), recognized by the City of Thunder Bay, for the purposes of providing disability support. Please show your card to our gate attendants.
Please note that general admission ticket(s) are still required for the individuals attending with their PAL card holding support person.