Joust in Time: Gem City Renaissance Festival Returns to Frontier Park

Alex B. Conklin

Frontier Park goes back in time for the second annual Gem City Renaissance Festival – attendees will get a chance to experience demonstrations, royalty, bard music, and refreshments from times of old when knights were bold.

SUNDAY, AUG. 31

Come one, come all to ye olde Frontier Park for the second annual Gem City Renaissance Festival. This pay-what-you-can historic fantasy festival brings together entertainment, vendors and artisans, food trucks, and historic demonstrations. Prizes and drawings will include wrapped tankards, royal crownings, and a herald's announcement. Those who preregister for the event will also receive a quest that will lead participants on adventures throughout the park with a special prize for those who complete their given quests.

"We're gearing up for an even bigger event this year," event organizer Britty Lea (40 Under 40 Class of 2025) shares, as they're expecting to best their numbers from last year, which brought over 250 people, some traveling to Erie for the event from nearby Ohio and Pittsburgh areas. The 2025 Gem City Renaissance Festival is sponsored by Werner Books and Coffee, Radius CoWork, Ember and Forge, Rosco's Vinyl Graphics and Printing Services, Compton's Table, and Peddler's Stoop.  

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. // Frontier Park, 1501 W. 6th St. // Donations encouraged // For more info or to register visit: gemcityrenaissancefestival.com