FAQ’s

WHEN:

2024 London Bridge Renaissance Faire:  Friday, April 5th from 12 pm-8 pm. Saturday, April 6th from 10 am–10 pm; Sunday, April 7th from 10 am–5 pm

 WHERE:

The London Bridge Renaissance Faire will be held in beautiful Lake Havasu City, Arizona’s home to the London Bridge!  The Faire grounds are located at SARA (Special Activities and Recreation Area) Park Rodeo Grounds, 7200 Dub Campbell Pkwy, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86406. The SARA Park entrance is at 1799 McCulloch Blvd South.  PLEASE NOTE:  If you are entering the venue address into a map program for directions, be sure to input 1799 McCulloch Blvd South, NOT 1799 South McCulloch Blvd.  We have discovered that entering the latter brings you to the wrong location in another part of town. 

HOW MUCH:

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adult Daily Admission ages 13+ $15

Military Daily Admission 1st Responders/Military $10

Children 5-12 years of Age $5 presale or at the gate (Children under 5 years are free.)

Weekend Pass Adults $20

Weekend Pass 1st Responders/Military $15

Weekend Pass Children 5-12 years of age $5

Please note: Faire admission at the gate is cash or card (card transactions have a $1 per ticket processing fee.)

All tickets are available for purchase online or at the venue. Get Tickets Online!  For online purchases, please be sure to print out your receipt and bring it to the gate for admission, or show your receipt on your mobile deviceNo actual ticket will be issued.

WHAT DOES THE ADMISSION PRICE INCLUDE?

All entertainment, shows,  & numerous free activities. You may choose to purchase arts & crafts items, game tickets, food, & drinks.

There are no refunds for pre-sale online ticket purchases. In the event that the faire is canceled by the organizers, tickets will automatically be refunded to purchaser without further action. You can expect a refund within 60 days of the scheduled event date if the event is cancelled.

HOW DOES RE-ENTRY WORK?

If you would like to leave the Faire & come back later that day, or return at any time be sure to keep your wristband on.

ARE CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED?

Please note: Faire admission at the gate is cash or card (card transactions have a $1 per ticket processing fee.)Some vendors may accept credit cards.

IS THERE AN ATM?

Yes, there will be an ATM located near the the Ticket Booth at the Faire grounds.

 ARE COSTUMES REQUIRED?

To enjoy the Faire, you can come as you are! Dress comfortably & appropriately.  Proper tasteful attire, including shoes & shirts, must be worn at all times. If you’d like to join in the fun by dressing up, your participation is welcome & encouraged!  To learn more about costume  possibilities, visit Costumes & Characters.  If you'd like to purchase a costume, we have some suggestions at Find Your Costume.

ARE COSTUME WEAPONS ALLOWED? 

All costume weapons must be secured (peace-tied). In other words, weapons may not be brandished for any purpose at the event. Our security will enforce this rule at the gate & around the Faire. Safety is of utmost importance, as this is a family event. Bows and arrows are allowed under strict conditions. Bows must be unstrung or strung with material incapable of holding significant tension. All arrows must be bound together & fixed to the quiver. Do not remove arrows for demonstration purposes. No real guns or rifles are allowed as costume weapons. For further costume FAQs, visit Costume Policies.

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL CODES OF CONDUCT?

The event is family-friendly, & we endeavor to provide a safe, fun, & enjoyable experience for all guests. Respect for others & common courtesy to fellow patrons is expected. The use of profanity or unsafe, offensive, disruptive, or illegal behavior will not be tolerated. All venues are subject to these rules of conduct.

IS OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED?

No outside food & drink is permitted.  Infant formula/food is an exception to this rule.

ARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SERVED?

Beer & wine are available for purchase from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Friday, Saturday 10:00 am- 9 pm & from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Proper ID is required. No alcohol may be carried outside of the Faire grounds.  Security personnel reserve the right to refuse alcohol to anyone as deemed necessary.

IS THE FAIRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

The Faire grounds are located at the SARA Park Rodeo Grounds.  Wheelchairs & motorized wheelchairs are allowed.  Accessible parking & accessible portable toilets are available.

ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE FAIRE?

Pets are not permitted but service animals are welcome.

IS SMOKING PERMITTED ON FAIRE GROUNDS?

Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. For the comfort of all guests, smoking is strictly prohibited in the arena, in shops, or near stages & audience areas. 

ARE CELL PHONES ALLOWED?

Cell phones set to the vibrate mode is respectful of your fellow patrons.  Cell phone usage is not permitted in the audience area of any stage performance.

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

An unlikely event in Lake Havasu, but in the event of inclement weather, the Faire will be open rain or shine.

 IS THERE A LOST AND FOUND?

Yes, there is a Lost & Found located in the Ticket Booth near the Front Gate.  Lost children will be escorted to the Lost & Found area. You may also notify any Security personnel or Staff member, identified by their uniform shirts.


 

What is a renaissance Faire?

If you’ve never experienced a Renaissance Faire, it is a festival with stage & street performers in period costumes, bringing medieval history to life in a fun & dramatic way!   In the Village and On the Stages, we'll also have three days of feasting, merrymaking, music, & laughter, with jugglers, musicians, belly dancers, a fencing school, & a myriad of roving village characters & minstrels. Renaissance Guilds will interact with faire-goers & populate the shire with their demonstrations & encampments. You’ll also find a marketplace with arts & crafts, where you can see artisan demonstrations & even participate; delicious food & drink (including our Troll Under the Bridge & Thirsty Wolf Taverns) ; &  Pirate's Cove, where the young & the young at heart can  escape into a world of buccaneers, smugglers, and booty. 

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Camping FAQ

COURTESY RULE

Please be considerate of others. Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. If disorderly conduct is continued, you will be asked to pack up and will be removed from the premises. 

CAMP PASS/HANGTAG FOR VEHICLES

All vehicles in the campground shall have a valid Camping Hangtag provided upon entry. Camping passes will be issued at check-in. 

FAIRE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET

All Campground Patrons MUST have a valid weekend pass. This will be verified at the gate upon entry for each person. Your camping package includes two, weekend admission passes. Additional passes can be purchased at the front gate or online. 

CAMPING GATES

There is a separate vehicle entrance for campers. You will be able to drive in and out during faire operating hours. Security does roam camping areas 24 hours a day. 

MINORS

Children 16 years old or younger MUST be accompanied by a guardian.

QUIET HOURS

11 p.m. - 6 a.m

FIRES

No open flames are allowed on the ground.

Do not dump coals, embers, or any fire remains in trash bins/dumpsters.

All fires must be kept in enclosed, off-the-ground containers, such as above-ground fire pits, BBQ pits, metal barrels, chimineas, or liquid-fueled heating.

PETS

Only ADA recognized service animals are permitted, in the event area.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

For our camping guests, pets are allowed in the camping area but must be on a leash at all times. Please keep in mind that we are in a desert environment and the weather can have drastic changes occasionally. Please plan accordingly if bringing your pet. 

WASTE

All Campsites are required to be kept neat, clean, and free of debris - Trash bins are located throughout the camp.

WEAPONS

Firearms, concealed or otherwise, are NOT allowed.

Swords, rapiers, knives, edged or pointed, and other period/themed weapons must be sheathed and peace-tied using leather straps or zip ties at ALL times.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED

Illegal Drugs, Alcohol Abuse, Fireworks, Chinese Sky Lanterns, Laser Pointers, Drones, Golf Carts, ATVs, UTVs, and Dirt bikes are NOT allowed.

VIOLATIONS

A violation of any rules or policies will result in removal without refund from the property at the Management or Security Personnel's discretion. Management has final authority in all matters. TRF is privately owned and operated.



 


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is the LONDON BRIDGE RENAISSANCE faire a non-profit or for PROFIT event?

Havashire Festivals Inc. DBA London Bridge Renaissance Faire & Two Rivers Renaissance Faire

Havashire Festivals Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 established in 2017 whose goal is to share the love of history and community through reenactment and related activities of 16th century events. This includes but is not limited to sponsoring the annual London Bridge Renaissance Faire. All proceeds from the event are given to provide scholarships and educational funding such as scholarships. teacher support and related items in the support of education. 

 

 

Previous scholarships awarded to students:

2022

Havashire Festivals Inc. awarded scholarships and teacher support for the first time in two Arizona communities where our events are held for 2022.

Lake Havasu City- Five, $500 scholarships were awarded to students attending Mohave Community College in Lake Havasu City AZ. Havashire Festivals Inc. also partnered with the Lake Havasu Museum of History to support the museum"‘s “Young Curators of Havasu” youth program.

Yuma- Five, $500 scholarships were awarded to students attending Arizona Western College. An additional $1000 was also awarded to the AWC welding department. Gowan Science Academy, a Yuma-based school received $2500 to fund school supplies to go directly to the classrooms.

2021

Havashire Festivals Inc. partners with Romer Beverage to donate teacher supplies to multiple classrooms in the Lake Havasu area.

2019
Havashire Festivals Inc. awarded $500 scholarships from profits from the 2019 London Bridge Renaissance Faire to 6 deserving students attending the local ASU-Havasu Campus.

2018
Havashire Festivals Inc. awarded $500 scholarships from profits from the 2018 London Bridge Renaissance Faire to 5 deserving students attending the local ASU-Havasu Campus. Students will be present with scholarship certificates at a ceremony to be held during the Fall 2018 semester.

2017
The London Bridge Lions Foundation awarded $500 scholarships from profits from the 2017 London Bridge Renaissance Faire to seven deserving students attending the local ASU-Havasu campus. The students were presented with their scholarship certificates during a ceremony held on campus on October 25th.

2016
The London Bridge Lions Foundation awarded $1,000 scholarships from profits from the 2016 London Bridge Renaissance Faire to six deserving students attending the local ASU-Havasu campus. The students were presented with their scholarship certificates during a ceremony held on campus on October 15th.

Havashire Festivals Inc. Board- Current

  • President/Secretary- Melanie Preston, Lake Havasu City, AZ

  • Vice President- Ashley Kent, Lake Havasu City, AZ

  • Treasurer- Patrica Wilkerson, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Scholarships and funding- Havashire Scholarship committee

 
 

 
 
 
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Our Faire Team

Meet our staff

Many hands make light work! The London Bridge Renaissance Faire has a wonderful team that are 100% volunteer to bring you the best faire experience possible. We all have a love for history and also share the mission of providing educational opportunities to the community.

 

Executive Staff:

Faire/Event Director- Melanie Preston

Operations Director- Ashley Kent

Volunteer & Staffing- Eleanor Lee

Director of Experiences- Kaitlynn Allen

Support Staff:

Ticket Sales- Paige Preston

Bar Lead- Kristen West

Infrastructure lead- Donn Haedtke

Havashire Guild Heads:

Royal Court- Melanie Preston/Ashley Kent

Village- Kathy Haedtke