Ohio Renaissance Festival

What Ohio Renaissance Festival does

Ohio Renaissance Festival (ORF) is a privately held, seasonal live-entertainment business founded in 1990 and headquartered at Renaissance Park in Waynesville, Ohio. Its core product is an annual outdoor renaissance festival recreating a 16th-century English village, operating weekends from Labor Day through early November across nine themed weekends (Homecoming, Fantasy, Pirates, Highland, Viking, Time Travelers, Romance, Myths & Monsters, and Heroes & Villains). The grounds span more than 30 acres and host 215 artisan shoppes, 22 stages, 67 daily shows, and nearly 30 musical performers, drawing families, dedicated "rennie" enthusiasts, couples, cosplay/pop-culture fans, and corporate groups from across the Midwest and beyond. In 2026, USA Today named it America's #1 Renaissance Festival.

The business operates a portfolio of complementary sub-brands that extend revenue capture across the calendar: Yuletide Village (winter holiday lights event launched in 2020), Celtic Fest Ohio (summer Celtic culture festival), Brimstone Haunt (autumn haunted attraction), Sun Henge (year-round neolithic attraction), and 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q (seasonal restaurant). The company also runs the Renaissance Park Shoppe online merchandise store, an ORF Mini Adventures program for families, an ORFans membership program, a dedicated festival mobile app, and a Group Sales channel for corporate bookings.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: admission tickets (with tiered pricing including free admission for children 12 and under during select weekends and military/first-responder discounts), on-site food and beverage sales, merchandise, vendor booth rentals paid by the 215 artisans, and special-event/VIP experiences. General-admission pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing relies on a multi-channel digital stack (website, email newsletter, SMS, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok with the #orfstories campaign) supplemented by community word-of-mouth through the rennie fan base. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website ticketing and on-site box office, with a dedicated inside-sales channel for group bookings.

Name

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Legal name

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Website

https://renfestival.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohio Renaissance Festival is a privately held seasonal live-entertainment venue in Waynesville, Ohio, operating a 30+ acre 16th-century themed festival across nine themed weekends each fall, with adjacent sub-brands (Yuletide Village, Celtic Fest Ohio, Brimstone Haunt) and revenue from admissions, food and beverage, merchandise, artisan booth rentals, and special events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment & Themed Festivals

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Heritage & Traditional Festivals (Folk, Ethnic, Indigenous) (MPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Live entertainment events
• Renaissance festival
• Seasonal themed festivals
• Family entertainment venue
• Haunted attraction events

Headquarters

HQ city

Waynesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Entry fees for festival attendance, with tiered pricing for adults, children, and special promotions including free admission for kids 12 and under during Heroes and Villains Weekend and military discounts.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site food and drink vendors including turkey legs, burgers, pulled pork, beer, and specialty items sold throughout the festival grounds.
3. Merchandise Sales: Official ORF merchandise including clothing and accessories sold at Renaissance Park Shoppe and online store.
4. Vendor Booth Rentals: Artisans and vendors pay for booth space to sell handmade crafts and goods in the 215 shoppes throughout the village.
5. Special Events and VIP Experiences: Premium experiences including special event tickets, group sales, and exclusive shows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ohio Renaissance Festival produces an annual outdoor renaissance-themed entertainment event on a 30+ acre site at Renaissance Park in Waynesville, Ohio, featuring 22 stages, 67 daily shows, 215 artisan shoppes, themed food and beverage vendors, and nine themed weekends from Labor Day through early November. The company also operates year-round sub-brand events including Yuletide Village (winter holiday lights), Celtic Fest Ohio (summer Celtic festival), Brimstone Haunt (Halloween scream park), and ancillary attractions (Sun Henge, 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q, Renaissance Park Shoppe merchandise store).

Product overview

Ohio Renaissance Festival operates a multi-venue entertainment complex centered around its flagship annual renaissance festival, supplemented by seasonal events including Yuletide Village (winter holiday lights event), Celtic Fest Ohio (summer Celtic culture festival), and Brimstone Haunt (autumn haunted attraction). Additional attractions include Sun Henge and the 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q restaurant. The company also operates the Renaissance Park Shoppe merchandise store, an ORF Mini Adventures program, an ORFans membership program, and group sales services. The portfolio spans themed weekends, live entertainment across 22 stages with over 100 daily shows, artisan shopping across 215 shoppes, and food and beverage offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yuletide Village: Winter holiday lights and entertainment event at Renaissance Park, open Fridays and Saturdays in November-December.
• Celtic Fest Ohio
• Brimstone Haunt
• 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q
• Sun Henge
• Renaissance Park Shoppe

Products and services

• Ohio Renaissance Festival (Annual Renaissance Festival) Flagship seasonal entertainment event featuring live entertainment, themed weekends, artisan shops, jousting, fire juggling, historical reenactments, food and drink vendors, and 215 shoppes recreating a 16th-century English village atmosphere, targeted at families, enthusiasts, and general visitors.
• Yuletide Village, Season of Lights Winter holiday lights and entertainment event featuring light displays, seasonal entertainment, hot food and drinks, and a Yuletide Market with handcrafted gifts, open Fridays and Saturdays in November–December, targeted at families and holiday shoppers.
• Celtic Fest Ohio Summer Celtic culture festival featuring Irish and Scottish music, step dancing, bagpipes, Border Collies, Irish Wolfhounds, and food and drink vendors, typically held in June.
• Brimstone Haunt Ohio's premier haunted scream park offering Halloween horror experiences mid-September through October at Renaissance Park, targeted at thrill-seekers and Halloween enthusiasts.
• Sun Henge A real working Neolithic sun henge attraction in central Ohio that is open year-round for visitor tours.
• 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q Rustic outdoor eatery at Renaissance Park featuring award-winning BBQ, open mid-May through mid-September.
• Renaissance Park Shoppe (Online Merchandise Store) Official online merchandise store for Ohio Renaissance Festival offering clothing, accessories, and collectibles.
• Group Sales Group ticket sales and packages for organizations, schools, and large parties visiting the festival.
• ORFans Membership Program Fan membership program offering exclusive benefits, early access to tickets, and special event invitations to recurring visitors.
• Festival Mobile App Mobile application for the Ohio Renaissance Festival providing event schedules, maps, and visitor information for attendees.
• ORF Mini Adventures Interactive adventure experiences for families and children at the festival.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Toys For Tots DaytonminorOthersCharitable partnership with Toys For Tots program. Festival serves as a drop-off location for toy donations during the season.
• LCNB (Waynesville)minorOthersLocation partner providing venue for festival operations. LCNB Waynesville is thanked for use of their location.
• Coletrane's of CorwinminorOthersLocation partner providing venue for festival operations. Coletrane's of Corwin is thanked for use of their location.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OhioRenFest
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohiorenfest
• TikToktiktok.com/@renparkusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-renaissance-festival

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Investors

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Investments

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