A Renaissance Festival on Castle Grounds
Get ready to transport yourself back in time at CastleFaire, Uhuburg's first Renaissance festival. With combat demos, an artisan market, medieval music, entertainers, castle walls to explore and towers to climb, this event is sure to be a blast for all ages!
Renaissance, medieval and fantasy attire encouraged ~ Contest held daily
Bring your cloaks, capes and coats! CastleFaire is primarily an outdoor experience and will be held rain or shine. Please check the weather and plan ahead. Tickets are non-refundable.
Address: 571 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA
See Parking for important information
Online Tickets
Attendees age 12 to 112: $15
Apprentices age 4 to 11: $10
Squires age 0 to 3: Free
Advanced Ticketing for Sat/Sun is sold out. Day-of Ticket Info
Parking
Please plan to park at the offsite lots at 112 Poplar Stump Road, Helen, GA (free) or 115 Escowee Dr, Helen, GA ($10). Scroll for full parking info. Shuttle service will be provided and is included in tickets. Please be prepared for wait time to get everyone checked in and shuttled!
Weather & Cancellation Policy
Bring your cloaks, capes and coats! CastleFaire is primarily an outdoor experience and will be held rain or shine. Please check the weather and plan ahead.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Day-of Tickets
We are thrilled to announce that CastleFaire has generated a LOT of interest! Due to expected crowds per advanced ticketing, please follow the guidelines below if you plan to purchase day of tickets.
Day-of tickets will be available online at a space available basis at the following times (at the gate too, but online makes for a faster check-in):
Saturday - after 12:00
Sunday - after 11:00
How many tickets will be available?
We hope to be able to welcome all who are interested in attending CastleFaire! This festival will be the most people we have ever had on Uhuburg grounds as well as shuttled, so we are saying "space available" because this is something we are still learning about. We don't want to make promises we can't keep, and we want everyone to have a wonderful time. This note will be updated as soon as we have more information.
Schedule
Festival Hours
January 12, Friday - 12:00 to 5:00
January 13, Saturday - 10:00 to 5:00 (Day-of tickets available online at 12:00)
January 14, Sunday - 10:00 to 3:00 (Day-of tickets available online at 11:00)
Performance & Activity Schedule
Friday
12:15 Appalachian Sword Demos
1:00 World Competitor Beatbox
Performance
1:30 Belly dancing in Great Hall
1:30-3:30 Buster Brown & Birds of
Prey
2:00 Costume/Character Contest
3:00 Appalachian Sword Demos
4:00 Belly dancing in Great Hall
4:45 Closing Ceremonies & Parade
Saturday
10:30 Appalachian Sword Demos
11:30 World Competitor Beatbox
Performance
12-3:00 Buster Brown & Birds of
Prey
12:15 Belly dancing in Great Hall
1:00 Living History Arquebus,
Longbow and Crossbow Demos
1:15 Costume/Character Contest
2:15 Appalachian Sword Demos
3:00 Living History Arquebus,
Longbow and Crossbow Demos
3:15 Belly dancing in Great Hall
4:00 Appalachian Sword Demos
4:45 Closing Ceremonies & Parade
Sunday
10:00 Liliana Fantasy Folk Music
10:30 Appalachian Sword Demos
11:30 World Competitor Beatbox
Performance
12:15 Belly dancing in Great Hall
1:00 Living History Arquebus,
Longbow and Crossbow Demos
1:15 Costume/Character Contest
2:15 Liliana Fantasy Folk Music
2:45 Closing Ceremonies & Parade
Vendors
Artisan Market
Dragon Eye Glass and Leather Art, Stones & Gems, Woodwork, Blacksmithing, Readings, Soaps, Leatherwork, Chainmaille, 3D Dragons, Questing; Bone, Copper & Smithed Jewelry, Incense, Wooden Utensils, CBD Oil, Resin Art, Breads, Kettle Korn
Performance, Activities & Entertainment
Swordsmanship Combat Demos, Bagpipes, Mermaid, Folk Music, Fairies with Bubbles & Face-painting, Heralding, Medieval Music, Foam Sword Fighting, Beatboxing, Archery, 15th Century Knight, Axe Throwing, Immersive Questing, Belly Dance, History Now: A Living History Experience
Food
J-Mikes Flavor Station and Jamwich will be parked at Uhuburg's Red Gate entrance for your finest festival feast. Snacks and tasty treats such as Hot Beverages, Kettle Korn and Homemade Breads can be found in the artisan market
CastleFaire is no longer accepting vendor applications. To be notified of future vending opportunities at Uhuburg, please email us at info@uhuburg.com with a description of your product.
Parking, Shuttle & Walking
Parking options
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On-site, free parking at Uhuburg's lot is limited (about 50 cars) and first come, first serve upon arrival. Red and white banner flags mark our entrance. Parking and check in will begin around 9:30. Address: 571 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA
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Cool River Tubing's Headwater's Outpost; free of charge. If you want to arrive early to prepare, this is your lot! Address: 112 Poplar Stump Road, Helen, GA
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Helen Fun Factory: park for $10 (and receive 10 Tiny Town bucks!). Located between Uhuburg and Helen. Address: 115 Escowee Dr, Helen, GA
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Downtown Helen: Paid parking available throughout town (usually $10-$15), see shuttle pick-up location below.
Shuttle service
Shuttle service will be provided from
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Parking lot at Poplar Stump Road
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Fun Factory on Escowee Dr
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Downtown Helen: behind the downtown outdoor stage (Band Shell Outdoor Auditorium). Look for a "CastleFaire Shuttle" sign on the corner of Main St and River St. Approximate address: 21 River St, Helen, GA
Shuttle service will be provided from Uhuburg's Ridge Rd lot and entrance up to the castle.
Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Walking
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Uhuburg is less than a mile from Fun Factory and 1.2 miles from the center of downtown Helen. Sidewalks available until Ridge Rd - watch for cars!
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Walkers can share the road with Uhuburg's shuttle from our Ridge Rd entrance up to the castle. Approximately a 10 to 15 minute uphill walk.
Accessibility
Uhuburg grounds (and CastleFaire) are partially accessible. Most pathways are wheelchair accessible, but ground is also often uneven. The Great Hall has an ADA compliant bathroom. The Lookout Tower is accessed only by stairs.
Options for parking and entering the castle grounds:
- Accessible parking spots in the lower level parking lot (shuttle service provided)
- Drop-off at the castle entrance
- Two accessible parking spots at the castle entrance
Weapon Policy
Firearms
CastleFaire is hosted on private property. Concealed and open carry firearms are PROHIBITED upon the grounds, except as required by law with regards to law enforcement personnel with properly presented credentials.
Costume Weapons
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Only arms relevant to the period portrayed in costume are allowed. Such arms include but are not limited to swords, daggers, axes, bows and arrows, crossbows and replica firearms.
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All costume blades must be properly sheathed and peace tied with red twine, ribbon or zip ties at all times. Arrows must have tips removed (except padded LARP tips), tied together and tied inside the quiver.
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Crossbows must not be capable of launching any projectiles.
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Only period appropriate replica firearms allowed. Replica firearms must not be capable of launching projectiles and/or making loud or gunfire sounds.
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Foam weapons are okay to wield, but please no fighting (except in our foam sword fight ring!).
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All persons and weapons are subject to search and inspection. Any item found to be potentially harmful or unsafe will be removed and securely stored until departure.
Uhuburg, Eagle Owl Castle
Uhuburg is the Renaissance Eagle Owl Castle in Helen, GA. It is a philosophical, food producing, natural and celebratory place. Outside of CastleFaire, Uhuburg offers day visits with guided tours, unique guest chambers for overnight stay, photoshoots and special event bookings as a venue.
During CastleFaire, the 2 level castle walls, Lookout Tower, and Great Hall will be open for festival participants.
Address: 571 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA
See Parking for important information
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