Prepare for a day of enchantment and adventure as the Chico Renaissance and Fantasy Faire™  to the picturesque Patrick Ranch Museum on September 12, 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM. This immersive, FREE event, presented by Your Local Marketplace and Sound Source, promises a captivating experience for all ages. The Faire will feature a diverse array of entertainment and activities, including: Blacksmithing Demonstrations: The Blacksmith Guild,Sam Rutherford and Micheal Cross, along with a branded Penny Stamp for souvenirs. Enjoy free flower crown making with the help of De De Jackson from Milan Studios. TurkeyTail Farm will present impressive sheep dog demonstrations in the Shepherd’s corral. Mini Bicycle Jousting: Bike Party will host exciting mini bicycle jousting. Trinket Trade: Every vendor will be asked to participate in a unique trinket trade. I Rays Movement and Illumanexus will mesmerize with aerial and fire dancing performances. Show off your finest attire in a costume contest judged by representatives from 6th St. Second Hand, Vortexx, the Drag King and Sound Source. Live Music and Performances: Pub Scouts, Ha Penny Bridge, The Honest Lyre. Performances by Chico State Theatre and Magic by Chris Bentz. Dungeons, Dragons and Drag: Vortexx and Friends will be dazzling us with their fantasy show of drag. Free crafts: Community loom, telescope making and dragon crafting all free to participate. Pink Tattoo Studios will be set-up doing flash art tattoos. One of a kind designs just for the Chico Ren Faire. Knights dressed in full regalia will be battling it out with 3 performances throughout the day. Presented by the Guild of Rivenoak. Screen printing with Pedal Press of the official branded image and custom made candles from Ghost Poppy. Petting Zoo by Cotton Candy Fantasies with mini ponies. Tin Type by Sean Peeler. Photo Booth with Enriquez Entertainment Face Painting with Enchanted Storybook Events. Axe Throwing with Paradise Playdium Over 100 local vendors and food trucks Turkey Legs by North State Grill. Beer and Cider for sale by Lassen Cidery ASL interpretation is availabel for all skits and magic shows. Pre pay for a parking pass by visiting the link on our website or our instagram profile. Consider carpooling to get free parking or ride your bicycle and park it at our free and secure valet service with Chico Velo. First 100 Bicyclist will receive a free trinket trading pouch.