Peter Stachowiak Here, full-contact jousting takes place, as well as displays of archery and (on Highland weekend) Highland games. Turkey leg line was almost 2 hours, drinks were $10 crap in the tiniest plastic cups after waiting 45 minutes in the hot sun. Guaranteed to be a unique and fun filled shopping event. The Biographical Outline must be fully completed to the best of your ability as part of your Artisan Application. When we finally get in, we stand in unusually long lines to get food. Apply Below! 27 Swan Circle, Elf Ears Beaded Jewelry I get that Covid has been difficult on businesses but they should be ashamed. I loved this faire for years but 2021 was a disaster, almost to an emergency level. I did ask an employee what the problem was because I have been to this festival many times and have never seen anything like it. Over 35,000 people visit our show each year, which features over 360 exhibitors displaying Arts, Crafts, Photography, sculpture, business and commercial booths. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Like most Faires, the Sterling Renaissance Festival has a large number of artisans and craftspeople, such as glass-blowers, blacksmiths, bookbinders, and potters. Once we got in, it was impossible to buy any food or drink, and they ran out of both. Stephanie Krist It was super packed with people, there was no way to get food or drinks unless you wanted to spend an hour in line, lots of shows were cancelled bc apparently people werent showing up to work, and they still decided to charge full price for entry. All items offered for sale here at the Festivalmustbe handcrafted and approved by the Artisan Jury Committee in writing. This event attracts all ages, including families, new home-owners and NYC weekenders. Mark & Diane Goldfarb 56 Reviews #2 of 6 things to do in Sterling Events, Cultural Events 15385 Farden Rd, Sterling, NY 13156-3275 664staceyk 6 4 Nightmare Review of Sterling Renaissance Festival Reviewed August 7, 2021 via mobile I don't even know where to start. A few booths were not open due to staffing issues, but understandable. Fairy Wings & Accessories Sterling, NY,