MEMREN

Hark, revelry and medieval merriment awaits! Join us on October 31st - November 1st for two days and nights of Renaissance-inspired fantasy and delight at the Greensward in Overton Park. As the veil thins on All Hallow's Eve, The Queen of the Day and the Queen of the Night meet when the sun and moon share the same sky. Choose your Queen and join their court – compete in feats of strength, games of skill, tricks of the mind, and more. Dress in your medieval best and join the throng of princes jesters, knights and thieves as you dine at the Queens' table at the Rere Supper, peruse the wares at our enchanting village of fine shoppes, and picnic on the grass. All are welcome at MEMREN!

MEMREN is Memphis’ Renaissance Festival

We are proud to partner with the Overton Park Conservancy to present a weekend of unrivaled revelry, merriment, and love of craft and costume. On All Hallow's Eve Weekend (October 31st and November 1st, 2026), we will host two daytime and evening events. The daytime event (10am - 5pm) is fun for the whole family, and the evening Vespers event (5pm - 10pm) is for adult audiences.

Daytime Ren Events

MEMREN will host a variety of daytime events including feats of strength, games of skill, tricks of the mind, and more. Join us for feasting, sampling of ales and mead, divination, and shopping our fine vendors among fellow fairegoers and costumed actors for a taste of Renaissance-inspired fantasy. Add a Tea With the Fairies to experience a magical meal with our most enchanting (and tricky) MEMREN court members!

Evening Ren Events

For the evening Vesper goers, MEMRENers will get to experience a Renaissance festival after dark. Feasting options include a long table feast hosted by a Queen called the Rere Supper. There are also options for picnic purchases for MEMRENers to share with their clan on the lawn. The evening entertainment will include further music, drink, and merriment.

Choose Your Allegiance 

All faire activities are overseen by our two queens, the Queen of the Day and the Queen of the Night.  The Queens of MEMREN are our guides to entertainment and competition. Competitors can choose allegiance to a Queen, and their victories will tally into the ongoing Queen’s Cup Competition. MEMRENers can add an aligning Signet to their ticket, giving their allegiance to a Queen. This Signet will allow you into their special court, where more surprises await!

All Are Welcome at MEMREN!

MEMREN is an inclusive event celebrating our love of costumes, merriment, and individual freedom. MEMRENers are encouraged to come in costume to meet and mingle with friends old and new. During the day, MEMREN is a great opportunity for young MEMRENers to act, pretend, and spread joy.