The Tennessee Renaissance Festival launched its 40th anniversary season in Williamson County near Triune during the month of May and has already showed strong momentum—ticket sales were up 66% over opening weekend last year, with more than 19,500 attendees.

Each weekend in May (plus Memorial Day), the grounds will transform into the 16th-century English village of Covington Glen, complete with jousting, live music, costumed performers, artisan vendors, and lots of interactive experiences. It’s the kind of outing that works well as a one-day getaway or an easy weekend plan for families, couples, or groups.

With strong early attendance, beautiful weather, and a majority of guests opting to wear costumes, the season is off to an exciting and very visual start –and there’s still plenty of time for your audience to plan a visit.

Highlights of the upcoming events include:

• Pirate Parley (May 16–17): A lively invasion of pirates transforms the village, with swashbuckling performances and plenty of rogue characters roaming the grounds.

• Isle of Skye (May 23–25): A Celtic-inspired weekend honoring early Britons, complete with kilts, music, and cultural flair.

• Echoes of Olympus (May 30–31): Step into the age of myth with gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes as ancient Greece comes to life.

The Tennessee Renaissance Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays in May from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., along with Memorial Day Monday. It takes place at Castle Park, 2135 New Castle Road in Arrington.

There are also free tours offered at Castle Gwynn until 3 p.m. each day of the Ren-Fest. The castle is a replica of a 12th Century Welsh border castle and private home of Nashville-native Mike and Jackie Freeman.

For tickets, schedules, and additional information, visit TNRenFest.com.