Hear Ye, Families: Plan a Fantasy-Filled Day at the Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 08/05/2026

The Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival offers family-friendly jousts, archery, Fairy Village tea, pirate adventures, artisan crafts, and premium royal tea, all set in scenic Mariposa County.

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Hoist the Colors, Hail the Fair Folk: Pirates, Mermaids, and Fairy Villages Await at Yosemite’s Chivalry & Fantasy Festival

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 05/05/2026

Yosemite's Chivalry & Fantasy Festival offers family fun with Pirate’s Cove, Mermaid Meet & Greet, Fairy Village, jousting, archery, medieval vendors, cosplay, and local Mariposa attractions.

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What to Wear to a Renaissance Fair: Knights, Fae, and Pirates—A Garb Guide for Yosemite’s Chivalry & Fantasy Festival

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 30/04/2026

Guide for Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival attire: DIY knight armor with cardboard or craft foam; budget knight costumes with tunics and boots; ethereal fae looks featuring pastel dresses, wings, and flower crowns; pirate outfits with thrifted shirts, tricorne hats, frock coats, and accessories.

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Hear ye! Choose Thy Festival Persona: Noble, Rogue, Fairy, Pirate, or Bard

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 24/04/2026

Choose your persona—noble, rogue, fairy, pirate, or bard—and enjoy jousting, archery, cosplay, and family fun at the Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival in Mariposa County.

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