ticket line of Festival guests



As we continue to grow and upgrade or staffing to accommodate the masses, the fast lines are the E-ticket scanning line and the cash line



Kaade of the Woods



Catch him playing his music at the Fantasy Stage



Lady Ashryn



Jousting Knight of the Sat & Sun Jousting Tournament



Custom Leather Boots



This vendor has made custom boots for several guests, the owners of the festival and friends of the festival. Priced just right for a custom boot that are hand made. Excellent customer service



NMRCF team with the Queen and King for 2024



While the team was visiting the Colorado Ren Faire June 2023, we were greeted by the King and Queen of our festival, as they have been attending this festival for years, we are excited to have such royalty make our festival their home



Saturday the interesting characters came to play



New Mexico's full of characters that find events like this a chance to express and pretend their alter egos! We love it.



2024



New Mexico's best festivals happen here, we have heard this from vendors, and our guests. So we have adapted the same to tour New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival.


Save the date April 5, 6, 7, 2024
3rd annual
NM Renaissance Celtic Festival



Welcome to
The Land of Enchantment Realm



The best Renaissance festival in New Mexico is coming April 5th through April 7th 2024 with an exciting lineup of more mayhem, entertainers from around the world, Celtic Celebration, Medieval Celebration, Pirate & Viking Celebration
and Time Traveler Celebration.
Held at a New Mexico nonprofit venue -
Wildlife Nature Park & Zoo in Edgewood New Mexico
We have raised since 2022 $24K for Wildlife West Zoo !

New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival
10:am to 6:pm daily
Parking is Free opens at 9:am

If you missed this 2023 season, you missed a fun and exciting weekend adventure, even in the weather, Friday had flurries for about 10 minutes, then sun, some winds, sun again.. but 1440 folks came out on this day. Saturday was sunny in the morning with the temp at 27' degrees, cold air, some winds in the afternoon, but we had about 5000 guests brave the out skirting area snow to come to the sunny Edgewood NM.
Sunday was mild, some breeze and cool, but mostly beautiful day, as we received calls asking if we cancelled the festival because it was snowing where they were.

Celtica Nova is returning to the stage for 2024...

Brethren OF the Sunken Skull will bring laughs to the masses in Shipwreck Cove

Johnny Hexx - will rock the Viking Stage

We are currently building the vendors list and entertainers, shows and logistical mapping.
if you are interested in vending, please email your info to Vendor@nmrenceltfest.com
If you have a talent and want to create your own stage show? contact eric@nmrenceltfest.com






Looking to get involved with our festivals?





Apprenticeships are being accepted.



Join us as an Apprentice and see the festival from inside

17 years and up have the opportunity to join our apprentice program, there are many areas you can work in and grow from. We have Set up crews, where you learn the setup processes, working with hand tools, signs, stage sets, parking lot set up, festival layout marking...to helping in costume at the front gate, or assisting the vendors throughout the day, maybe some cleaning here and there.. To shadowing a Cast Member and learn the talent of street performer, To Tear down, clean up, and have the feeling of being a part of something great.

Contact us at info@nmrenceltfest.com





Send a email to info@NMRenCeltFest.com subject: VOLUNTEER please include your contact information, the dates you can volunteer and the date you wish to attend the festival. Your t-shirt size, please supply a working phone number, so we can call you for the training sessions we will have on location.

Thank you for your support and volunteering for our all new festival.



Renaissance Costumes & Accessories





One of our returning vendors, sold out at the last two events, as they carry Cloaks, Accessories for your Garb, Ladies medieval dresses, and so much more.

A Founders member vendor



Scottish Clans





Scottish Clans come together to promote family, history, and traditions. Make sure you come by the Celtic Kingdom to visit and find out what family your ancestors may have been apart of and the history as to where and when they made their way to New Mexico. Join your Clan/Family local group to find out more and get involved for the kids.



New Mexico's Premier Cobbler





Las Cruces Based woman owned boot, sandal,shoe maker, each pair start with a mold of your foot, color choice, sole choices, button choices, and any custom leather carved art at excellent prices. See Eric's new boots. Plan to visit SilverLeaf Creations Custom Leather Footwear at our festival.



NM Renaissance Celtic Festival



April 5th - 7th 2024

Event Location: Wildlife West Nature Park, Edgewood NM

Mailing address 2845 Quincy St NE Albuquerque New Mexico 87110

575-749-1275 Eric Vigil, Director

WorldEvents, ThingsToDoInNewMexico, RenaissanceFaire

ABQ, BestFestivalsInNewMexico, Renaissance Festival, Pirate Viking Summer Festival, are all the fantastic things we do every year for our friends.



As the wold continues to be challenged with viruses please be safe when visiting any outdoor or indoor event.





Here's what to know before you go



Welcome back to the NM Renaissance Celtic Festival! As you prepare your return, please note that we have made a few changes to our Realm world by incorporating updates from the CDC and appropriate governmental and local agencies. A few things may be different from the last time you visited, as our goal is to keep you, our valued guests, our participants, entertainers, and staff safe. This commitment to creating cherished memories, entertainment, and fun is what drives us.

We could not be more excited to invite you and your family to our Festival. Some images shown throughout this website, our social media channels, and other promotional materials do not represent current operational guidelines or health and safety measures if any.


OUR POLICIES can be found under the "CONTACT US" tab



From our team



2024 Entrance Requirements or policies please see the "CONTACT US" Tab


Welcome to the 3rd Annual New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival!

By visiting, attending and the purchase of a festival ticket to the NM Renaissance Celtic Festival, a Local & Veteran Owned event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and are personally responsible for your actions, injuries or illnesses from any exposure to COVID while at our event. Stay Safe.

FAQ's

1.) I will be using an electric wheelchair. Is that a problem? Electric wheelchairs are allowed. The Grounds main area has sidewalks but uneven dirt trails do pose a challenge in the kingdom areas.

2.) What time does the Festival start? Gates are Open 10 AM. Parking opens at 9:AM. Hours are subject to change.

3.) Will you have themed weekends? Our plan for the future of our festival is to have 6 themed weekends. And we need to make sure we grow the attendance before we add a weekend to the season. So spread the word and help us grow. Thank you.

4.) Can you pay at the gate? Yes but the line dose get long as guests use credit cards that take a few minutes to process, buying online ahead of time, saves that hassle.

5.) Are there ATM's on site? Yes...! 2024 we will have a ATM's on site..

Thank you for asking

More info? email: guestservices@nmrenceltfest.com



SAVE THE DATE





The Festival is set for

April 5th, 6th and 7th 2024

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Vendors, Sponsorship opportunities, vendor spaces, volunteer cast opportunities.. and any new releases of discounts for early-bird tickets






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