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caverncityrenfest

Step back in time, for the time of your life!
The 5th Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival is coming September 25th & 26th in Carlsbad, NM

Nothing beats a hot, handmade meat pie from Scotsf

Nothing beats a hot, handmade meat pie from Scotsfare Heritage Meat Pies to fuel your festival adventure!🍖

September 25th & 26th 2026🗓

Even the youngest of lords and ladies can experien

Even the youngest of lords and ladies can experience a bit of wonder🐰🎩

September 25th & 26th 2026🗓

The magic of the festival truly ignites after sund

The magic of the festival truly ignites after sundown🔥

September 25th & 26th 2026🗓

Find a moment of peace in the shade and enjoy the

Find a moment of peace in the shade and enjoy the melodies of the hammered dulcimer🎶

September 25th & 26th 2026🗓

How is your aim, travelers? Test it on the brave f

How is your aim, travelers?
Test it on the brave faces from @_unitedwayofeddy_!🍅💥

September 25th & 26th 2026🗓

We are now accepting vendor applications for the 5

We are now accepting vendor applications for the 5th Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival!

Head over to our website to see the new and improved vendor application process:

https://caverncityrenfest.com/vendor-application/

Mark your calendars, the 5th Annual Cavern City Re

Mark your calendars, the 5th Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival is coming September 25 & 26 to Carlsbad, New Mexico!

As we celebrate preparing for our 5th year, this milestone is especially meaningful to us, and we are deeply thankful for the continued support of our community and everybody who helps make this event happen!✨

Vendors, please be on the lookout for our vendor application launching in March.

Entertainers, please reach out via Facebook or email Entertainment@caverncityrenfest.com with proposals or questions about joining our festival.

As this year comes to a close, we’re taking a mome

As this year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible 2025. This year marked our biggest festival yet, and we’re deeply grateful for everyone who helped make it what it was.
To our attendees, vendors, entertainers, armored combat teams, and volunteers, thank you for your passion, creativity, and support. You are the heart of this festival.

We are especially thankful to the City of Carlsbad and our community partners for continuing to believe in what we’re building.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to keep growing, creating, and sharing the magic together!

Don’t miss the fights!

Don’t miss the fights!

Here’s the updated Armored Combat schedule🛡️ The f

Here’s the updated Armored Combat schedule🛡️ The first fight kicks off at 12:00 PM, with battles continuing throughout the day with breaks.
⚔️ The final match is scheduled for 6:00 PM, but timing may shift depending on the weather.

Be sure to check the full schedule at the arena, and stop by to chat with the fighters during their breaks, they’ll be happy to answer your questions and are always looking for new warriors to join the team!

Join us for a family-friendly Renaissance Festival

Join us for a family-friendly Renaissance Festival! 🎭✨ Enjoy a variety of entertainment, music, and shows for all ages. Today only, free entry for guests 17 and under!

For everyone’s safety and fun, children under 12 need to stay with a responsible adult while enjoying the shows, activities, and crowds.

🍻Visit Carlsbad’s local alcohol vendor booths at t

🍻Visit Carlsbad’s local alcohol vendor booths at the festival and support local brewers & makers!

Milton’s Brewing
Dark Stranger Meadery
Guadalupe Mountain Brewing Company

Only three more days! ⚓ Pirates are back on the Pe

Only three more days! ⚓
Pirates are back on the Pecos! Join the Brethren of the Sunken Skull for laughter and daring adventures in Shipwreck Cove, next to the Pirate Stage 🏴‍☠️

Journey through hauntingly beautiful Scandinavian

Journey through hauntingly beautiful Scandinavian and Celtic ballads, woven with tales gathered from travels around the world. Don’t miss this enchanting evening of song, story, and tradition. Experience the magic with Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee !

For the very first time, the SCA (Society for Crea

For the very first time, the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) will host a Costume Contest at the 4th Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival next Saturday! Don’t miss your chance to earn recognition for your amazing festival attire, and win a prize!

Only 7 days to go until Carlsbad goes back in time

Only 7 days to go until Carlsbad goes back in time!⌛️

Buy your tickets and learn more about our festival:
https://caverncityrenfest.com/

Check out the 4th Annual Cavern City Renaissance F

Check out the 4th Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival map! This year is bigger than ever, featuring 100 vendors, more roaming performers, more interactive experiences, new food & drink, and much more!

Friday September 26th: 4-8pm
Saturday September 27th: 10am-8pm
Kids 17 & under free Friday only!

Find more information here: https://caverncityrenfest.com

We are delighted to announce that this year we wil

We are delighted to announce that this year we will host not one, not two, but three marvelous meaderies! Come indulge in the sweet nectar of the gods and savor a variety of meads, each infused with unique styles and crafted with care.✨

🍯Dark Stranger Meadery - Carlsbad’s very own!
🍯4 Norsemen’s Mead - Joining us for the first time from Albuquerque! Raise your horns high and welcome them!
🍯Mystic Ambrosia - The award-winning Santa Fe artisans grace us with their presence once more!

We’re so excited to welcome back SENM Massage Ther

We’re so excited to welcome back SENM Massage Therapy School who is offering chair massages, foot massages, and stretching! Plus, for the first time, The Beauty College of Eddy County will be joining, offering hair braiding, nail polish, and fairy dust✨

Be sure to stop by and support the students and instructors, we’re thrilled to have them gaining experience and showcasing their skills!

The 4th Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival en

The 4th Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival entertainment schedule is finalized!
We will be handing out this schedule along with the festival map at the entrance gate. Be on the lookout this week for this year’s map release! 🗺️

Head to our website to read more about the entertainers and see additional roaming performers:
https://caverncityrenfest.com/

Tickets are available online and at the gate.🧚‍♀️

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