The Illinois Renaissance Festival was established in 2003. The Festival is a division of Prairie Players Theatre Academy, Inc. a nonprofit 501(c3) performing arts organization.

Festival Features
   The Festival provides an atmosphere of olde world experience with merchants selling their handmade wares, exotic foods to taste, impromptu performances, dancing and costumed entertainers performing all day long.

Interested in Being Part of the Excitment?
   The Illinois Renaissance Festival actively seeks out local and national period themed entertainers and artisans to be included in our Festival. Interested parties should contact:

Festival Director
illinirenfest@comcast.net