Wander through the castle walls, climb towers, and experience the magical enchantment of Uhuburg’s 2nd Annual CastleFaire. The experience propels visitors through a time warp to a time when knights and maidens existed.
Located in beautiful Helen, Georgia, the Winter Renaissance Festival brings fantasy and fun together in medieval times filled with food, dancing, live music, and stories of the olden days. Uhuburg Castle is at 571 Ridge Road, Helen, GA.
Medieval life
A Renaissance castle, Uhuburg Castle offers fun for the entire family. You can spend your time exploring the grounds or book a castle chamber and see what it is like to live there.
Whatever you choose to do, the unforgettable events will make memories you’ll treasure.
The festival begins Friday, January 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, January 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, January 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Costumes encouraged
There are costume contests, Celtic music, puppeteering, belling dancing and so much more. The food tents in the castle courtyard are sure to bring enjoyment serving everything from briskets to breakfast foods. A market is filled with handmade wares you are sure to find enticing.
Admission to the festival is $20 for ages 5 and up. Children under 4 years of age are admitted for free. There are four ticket options: Friday from 11:00 am to 5 pm; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (SOLD OUT); Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are going fast and can be purchased online.
Parking is mostly in off-site lots with shuttle service provided. Parking fees are not included with ticket purchases (typically up to $10). Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Shuttle service is included with the ticket purchase. Shuttle service is provided between parking lots and castle grounds and up to the castle entrance. Shuttle transfer may be required.
Uhuburg is less than a mile from Fun Factory and 1.2 miles from the center of downtown Helen. Sidewalks are available until Ridge Road.
If you plan to park and walk, be mindful of cars and buses. Walkers can share the road with Uhuburg’s shuttle from our Ridge Rd entrance up to the castle. Approximately a 10 to 15-minute uphill walk. A path through the woods from parking to the castle is a possibility.
