Step Into the Magic – Wyldwood RenFest 2026 Tickets Are Now on Sale!
Costume Contest
Join us for an exciting costume contest happening on the Sunday of the Festival! Show off your creativity and have a while competing for fantastic prizes
Don't miss out on the fun—bring your costume and join in the festivities! We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Take your chance at the Crown at Wyldwood Renaissance Festivals Costume Contest!
Prizes
The winner of the Costume Contest will receive:
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The Crown of the Wylds
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A weekend+ ticket for Wyldwood RenFest 2027
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A featured spot in next years programme
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Recognition across our social media and website
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A featured spot in our main stage entertainment schedule next year
In addition, two runners-up will each receive a Weekend+ ticket for Wyldwood RenFest 2027, giving them a chance to return and experience the festival again!
Date & Time
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Sunday, 31th May 2026
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Bards Stage, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Signups end at 11:45am)
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Participants should arrive 10 minutes prior to their slot
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Results will be announced at 2:30pm.
How It Works
Participants will have a set time limit to perform their piece in front of our judges and the festival audience. Performances are judged on creativity, originality, stage presence, and audience engagement. This is a friendly, immersive competition where the magic of Wyldwood comes alive through your performance!
How to Enter
To enter the Costume Contest you must:
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Complete the official application form at the Bards Stage on the day.
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Hold a valid Wyldwood Renaissance Festival ticket for the day of the competition.
Please note: this competition is exclusively for festival attendees. Submitting an entry does not serve as an application to perform on the main stage—professional performers should use the separate musician or performers application form.