PA Renaissance Faire in Running for National Awards

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire near Mount Hope Estate & Winery is a nominee in USA TODAY‘s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best Renaissance fair. Voting is open now and…

Updated Feb 12, 2026 11:21 AM EST

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The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire near Mount Hope Estate & Winery is a nominee in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for best Renaissance fair. Voting is open now and closes at noon on Monday, March 2. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 11.

Voting follows a two-step process: A panel of experts selects 20 eligible contestants, and readers vote to determine the top 10.

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In 2025, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire ranked fifth among Renaissance fairs according to USA TODAY readers.

Lancaster and Lancaster County attractions have been regularly named to the 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards in the past:

Beau's Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park was named one of the best dog parks.
Bulls Head Public House in Lititz was named the country's top beer bar.
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm has one of the best corn mazes.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre was named a top dinner theater.
Dutch Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland was honored as one of the best theme park holiday events.
Field of Screams has one of the best haunted attractions.
Lancaster was honored as one of the best towns for antiquing.
Lancaster Central Market was named a top public market.
Root's Country Market & Auction near Manheim was named a top farmers market.
Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl was named the top buffet (Miller's Smorgasbord in Ronks was named No. 2.)
Strasburg Rail Road was named one of the best scenic train rides.