Rules of the Realm - The Tennessee Renaissance Festival

Rules of the Realm

In the event of an emergency, contact our Festival Staff at either the First Aid Tent, located in the center of the Festival, or our Information/T-Shirt Souvenir Tent at the Festival front entrance. Williamson Co. Deputies are also on patrol inside our Festival Grounds and can help.
Children and adolescents should be supervised by parents at all times during the Festival.
Our Lost and Found (for patrons, children or items) is located at the Information/Tshirt Souvenir Tent at the Festival front entrance.
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival strives to be a Family-Oriented Show, although not every show will be appropriate for young children. Please refer to our entertainment schedule for entertainment ratings.
For safety reasons, patrons must stay on the gravel pathways when walking through the Festival. This is a wooded site: beware of poison ivy and insects.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD, COOLERS, GLASSWARE OR BOTTLES are allowed on the Festival or Castle Grounds.
Food allergy alert: peanuts, pecans, and almonds are on our Festival Food Menu.
Patrons bringing or buying swords at the Festival must have the sword(s) sheathed and peace-tied at all times for safety reasons. Festival Staff can assist you with materials for safety at our Front Entrance.
NO PETS are allowed at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival. Pets are not allowed in our Festival parking areas or on any grounds, and are never to be left in parked cars on our grounds.
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival requires all Contractors and Patrons to make appropriate clothing and costume choices for a Family-Oriented Show. Inappropriate and unacceptable clothing includes: swim-wear, thongs, see-through top or bottom garments, and any other clothing deemed too revealing by our Festival staff. Such attire will not be allowed at our Family Venue.
Shoes are required; bare feet are not allowed.
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival was established as a "Journey Back to the 16th Century." Our New Castle Player Interns interact with our patrons to create an atmosphere of that era. Feel free to interact and converse with them.
Use, sale, or display of illegal drugs or substances will result in prosecution.
Patrons purchasing and consuming alcohol will have their ID checked and are expected to drink responsibly.
Stealing or shoplifting of merchandise or Festival property will result in prosecution.
Fire-arms, working or replicas, are not permitted on Festival or Castle Grounds. Possession of firearms on the Festival or Castle Grounds will result in prosecution. Williamson County Special Deputies will enforce these rules.
For safety reasons, patrons must ride our Castle Tour Bus to the Castle for the tours. Tour times are 11am - 3pm. If inclement weather occurs during the Castle Tours, tours may be cancelled for the safety of our patrons.
For safety reasons, always follow the directions given by the parking attendants.
No refunds will be given on any Festival Admission, Complimentary Ticket, or Ticket Purchases.
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival seeks to protect the safety of its guests, subcontractors, and staff. Any abusive, disruptive, or threatening behaviors will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to dismiss anyone from the Festival or Castle Grounds that we feel is endangering the comfort and safety of our guests, subcontractors or staff. Decisions of the Festival Staff are final.

If you have questions, concerns, or require further information please contact Jackie Freeman at (615) 395-9950.