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North American Folk Music And Dance Alliance Inc

The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance promotes traditional folk music and dance by fostering community engagement through events like the Appalachian Renaissance Faire, celebrating cultural heritage and artistic expression.

Welcome, welcome, one and all to the November Appalachian Renaissance Faire of Tennessee!&nbsp;Join us once again for a wonderful weekend of adventure and merriment with full contact jousting, turkey legs, live entertainment, educational demonstrations, Viking encampment, 90+ vendors, and that Renaissance community you have come to expect. This year boasts both many NEW and returning faces in entertainment! Please keep a watch on our social media for vendor and entertainment spotlights.&nbsp; This year will take us to a new location! Hicks White Top Campground located near Bristol Motor Speedway! As our faire continues to grow, the need for more space was needed to bring the best event possible to our patrons! Honoring our roots in our 10th season, this year&#39;s location is approximately 10 minutes from the faire&rsquo;s original location.&nbsp; A few Q and As: Q:&nbsp;Who can attend the event?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Our autumn event is open to all ages! We have a variety of vendors and entertainment, as well as educational demonstrations that engage the entire family.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;When does the event occur?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;The festival runs from 10 AM to 5 PM on both Saturday November 7th, 2026, and 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday, November 8th, 2026. Both festival days will close with a &ldquo;Pub Sing&rdquo; attended by our cast and entertainers.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Where do I park?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;A parking ticket can be purchased alongside your tickets on this site. Parking will be located at Lot 6, a short walk away from our festival site. If you purchase a weekend pass, please keep documentation of your parking ticket, either email confirmation or a screenshot, for parking on Sunday.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Are tickets date specific?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;You can purchase individual tickets for each day, or a weekend pass for the whole festival!&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Do you have any group discounts?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Yes! For any groups with 5 or more adults, email us at arfttreasury@gmail.com and we can provide a group discount code.&nbsp;Please note, tickets are non-refundable.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;What is the terrain and can I bring my mobility aid?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, and other mobility devices appropriate for pedestrian use are welcome. However, it should be noted this festival takes place in the Tennessee mountains and has no specific paved or gravel pathways. The terrain is mostly grass or gravel and is sometimes uneven. Though not treacherous, the terrain is not completely flat. Please use your own discretion.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Will there be alcohol?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Yes, there will be alcohol served by our returning bartender, Sir Osis. Please bring your photo ID and know that you will be subject to all Tennessee consumption laws.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;How do I get there? A:&nbsp;Please see our website at https://www.appalachianrenaissancefaire.com/&nbsp;for written instructions on how to get to our festival site from other towns/cities nearby such as Knoxville, Wytheville, or Kingsport.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Can I bring my pet? What about my service animal?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Though we love our feathered, scaled, and furred friends, the site of our festival is not pet friendly. We do accept service animals, but please leave all pets and emotional support animals, even the well behaved ones, at home. Please know that even pets in carriers will be turned away at the gate.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;I can&rsquo;t go now. Can I get a refund?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Tickets for our festival are non-refundable and non-transferrable.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Are there water bottle refilling stations?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;No water bottle refilling stations are available at this time, but we encourage our patrons to utilize any of our lovely food and drink vendors or our pirate pub for water and other beverages of your choice. Your own clear, sealed water bottles are allowed on faire grounds. No coolers are allowed on property at this time. Baby bags with food and drink for infants are allowed.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Is an ATM available at the festival?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;There are no ATM services available on site. Although many of our vendors accept cards (Lord Visa or Master Card), it is not always guaranteed. Cash is always encouraged.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Is trinket trading allowed?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Trinket Trading is allowed provided consent is requested prior, it does not interfere with a vendor&#39;s profits, and does not contain food items.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;What is the smoking and vaping policy?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated areas only.&nbsp;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q:&nbsp;Can children and teens attend without an adult?&nbsp; A:&nbsp;Guests 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older while on Festival grounds. Guests ages 14 to 16 may attend with a guardian age 18 or older.&nbsp;-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please know that if you fail to follow staff directions, dress code, or behavior policies that you will be removed from the festival grounds by staff and Bluff City law enforcement.

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