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53rd Annual
Moscow Renaissance Fair
May 2nd & 3rd 2026
A beloved community celebration of spring


Winning poster Jess Jones

Moscow Renaissance Fair

Welcome!

THANK YOU ALL

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The Moscow Renaissance Fair is made possible through the generosity, hard work, creativity, and support of our community. We extend heartfelt thanks to the organizations, businesses, volunteers, and friends who help make the Fair possible each year.

Organizations, Businesses & Community Partners

  • 1912 Center
  • Archer Photography
  • Avista Utilities
  • Bob’s Fire Equipment
  • BookPeople of Moscow
  • Border Highlanders
  • Burnt Ridge Bed & Breakfast
  • Carpet Mill
  • City of Moscow – Bill Belknap
  • City of Moscow Parks & Facilities – Calvin Macy, Zac Carscallen & Crew
  • City of Moscow Community Events – Amanda Argona
  • City of Moscow Streets – Steve Schulte
  • Culligan Water
  • First Step Internet
  • Gem State Crystals
  • Hunga Dunga Bingo
  • Inland Northwest Broadcasting
  • Inland North Waste
  • KRFP Radio Free Moscow
  • Latah Federal Credit Union
  • MHS Environmental Club
  • Mikey’s Gyros
  • Moscow Chamber & Visitor Center
  • Moscow Food Co-op
  • Moscow Hemp Fest
  • Moscow Volunteer Peace Band
  • Palouse Discovery Science Center
  • Palouse Habitat For Humanity
  • Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union
  • Rendezvous in the Park – Jim Boland
  • Tri-State Outfitters – Shane O’Donnell
  • Tye Dye Everything
  • UI College of Science
  • University Inn Best Western
  • Ziply Fiber

Volunteers, Friends & Supporters

  • Andy Boyd
  • Barry & Susan Steele
  • Bobbi Kelly
  • Chris Zaur
  • Dave Vollmer
  • David Christian
  • Douglas Ackley & his MHS students
  • Greg Meyer
  • Greg Sarff
  • Jay Hunter
  • Jim Prall
  • Joel Plaskon
  • Laurene Sorenson
  • Linda & Bob Rasmussen
  • Lisa Viehouser
  • Mark Lesko
  • Mark Lawrence
  • Marylee Strub
  • Melissa Snow
  • Michael Dickey
  • Rose Graham
  • Ruby Valentine
  • Rufus T. Firefly
  • Summer Sanden
  • Tim Daulton
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Since 1974, our beloved spring celebration has flourished beneath the leafy canopy of East City Park. Held annually on the weekend of the first Sunday in May, the Fair brings together:

  • Live Regional Music
  • A Juried Craft Show showcasing handcrafted, original art from around the country
  • Delicious Food Booths operated by local non-profits, with all proceeds supporting community initiatives
  • All-Day Kids’ Activities where children of every age can play, explore, and create
  • A Vibrant Parade starring our colorful Dragon, accompanied by local Bagpipers and the Volunteer Peace Band
  • A Costume Contest judged by the public
  • A Public Maypole Dance with live music
  • Free Admission for everyone!

Fair Hours

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Music continues until 8 p.m.)

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

We take pride in being one of the region’s longest-running, community-supported fairs, free from traditional event sponsorship. Our commitment to sustainability has reduced our landfill waste by 90% since the 1990s. Each year, we celebrate creativity by commissioning original artwork for our posters and programs, and we honor local heroes as our Kings and Queens of the Fair.

Rain or shine, the Moscow Renaissance Fair is a joyful gathering of friends, families, and neighbors—a time to revel in the renewal of spring and the spirit of community. We hope you’ll join us!

Enjoy this video of the history of Renfair as told by Jim Prall and Bill London. These clipse are part of "Moscow Renaissance Fair, The Movie" filmed in 2006.

Jim Prall 2006 - excerpt from "Moscow Renaissance Fair, The Movie"
produced by Marsha Schoeffler

Bill London 2006 - excerpt from "Moscow Renaissance Fair, The Movie"
produced by Marsha Schoeffler