Uhuburg will be closed on Saturday October 19 for a Private Event
A Renaissance Festival on Castle Grounds
CastleFaire 2025 planning is in the works and updates and details will be added to this page when available. Stay tuned!
CastleFaire 2024 was a blast
Since it was Uhuburg's first Renaissance festival, we learned a lot and have tremendous appreciation for the supportive vendors and entertainers, flexible patrons, problem solving staff, and community partners that all made CastleFaire possible. Vendors, staff and patrons alike were really impressed with how many people dressed for the occasion in garb and costumes of all kinds ~ it's without a doubt that you all made CastleFaire extra special (pictures are being added to the Gallery below!). It was powerful to witness all the enthusiasm for this festival and Uhuburg. Thank you.
2025
Schedule
Festival Hours
January 17, Friday - 11:00 to 5:00
January 18, Saturday - 10:00 to 5:00
January 19, Sunday - 10:00 to 4:00
Performance & Activity Schedule Coming in the Fall
Tickets
Ticket information will be posted here when available for CastleFaire 2025.
Weather & Cancellation Policy
Bring your cloaks, capes and coats! CastleFaire is a winter, primarily outdoor experience and will be held rain or shine. Please check the weather and plan ahead.
Tickets are non-refundable.
CastleFaire 2024 Gallery
Uhuburg Photography
Photos by local & visiting photographers
E.L.Clay Photography Carissa Carter Photography Christopher Ackerman Photography
If you'd like your work featured, email us at info@uhuburg.com
Interested Vendors for 2025
Wares & Performers
Fulfilled Vendor Spots
If you are a new vendor and have the following wares (not limited to), we have fulfilled these spots. Thank you for your interest, we hope to see you as patrons! To stay in the loop for future years, still join the facebook group referred to below this list.
3D Prints
Beverages
Clothing
Crowns
Drinking
Horns
Incense
Jewelry (including gems, maile, bones, hammered, & wired)
Wands
Weapons
Wood works
Interested Vendors
A note from our Vendor Coordinator
We are limited on vendors spots and the amount of inquiries has been overwhelming. Please stay patient with us & please note: we've had 100s & 100s of inquiries (no joke) and only 20 available spots left. Please follow the process as described below. Thank you!!! Fare thee well!
Stay Updated
Please join the Facebook CastleFaire Vendors group. When requesting to join, you must answer the group questions or the system will decline.
Link to Group
A few guidelines to keep in mind
1) Must have renaissance, medieval, pirate, or steampunk themed wares or performance.
2) All items must be of a handmade nature (no wholesale bought items)
3) No epoxy jewelry, anime art, super hero art, or beverages (unless you are a food or beverage vendor)
4) Everyone will go through an approval process.
Approval process
A) Join Group
B) Send Pictures of your booth and wares to castlefaire@gmail.com & wait for response. We are hoping to have contacted everyone by November.
C) If approved, we will send you the application --> fill it out and send back.
D) Pay Vendor Fee. (Which we are not ready for yet. Stay tuned.)
Parking, Shuttle & Walking
Parking & Shuttle Info will be posted here for CastleFaire 2025.
Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Walking
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Uhuburg is less than a mile from Fun Factory and 1.2 miles from the center of downtown Helen. Sidewalks available until Ridge Rd - watch for cars!
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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.
Accessibility
Uhuburg grounds (and CastleFaire) are partially accessible. Most pathways are wheelchair accessible, but ground is also often uneven. The Great Hall has an ADA compliant bathroom. The Lookout Tower is accessed only by stairs.
Options for parking and entering the castle grounds:
- Accessible parking spots in the lower level parking lot (shuttle service provided)
- Drop-off at the castle entrance
- Two accessible parking spots at the castle entrance
Weapons Policy
Firearms
Concealed and open carry firearms are PROHIBITED on the grounds, except as required by law with regards to law enforcement personnel with properly presented credentials. CastleFaire is hosted on private property.
Costume Weapons
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Only arms relevant to the period portrayed in costume are allowed. Such arms include but are not limited to swords, daggers, axes, bows and arrows, crossbows and replica firearms.
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All costume blades must be properly sheathed and peace tied with red twine, ribbon or zip ties at all times. Arrows must have tips removed (except padded LARP tips), tied together and tied inside the quiver.
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Crossbows must not be capable of launching any projectiles.
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Only period appropriate replica firearms allowed. Replica firearms must not be capable of launching projectiles and/or making loud or gunfire sounds.
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Foam weapons are okay to wield, but please no fighting (except in our foam sword fight ring!).
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All persons and weapons are subject to search and inspection. Any item found to be potentially harmful or unsafe will be removed and securely stored until departure.
Reflections on CastleFaire 2024
We appreciate your feedback. Some of key items we'll work on increasing and improving for next time:
More buses (we had 4 by Sunday!), seating in the Great Hall, alternatives to shuttle transfer particularly for those with accessibility needs, ticket quantity, heaters, trash cans, hand warmers for sale (maybe cloaks too?) and more.
FAQ: Why is CastleFaire in January?
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The community businesses that partnered with Uhuburg to provide off-site parking, buses and drivers are not available at other times.
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It's the time of year vendors and entertainers said they have availability.
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We want to provide the opportunity for you to wear all that winter garb you have. Kidding aside, thanks for braving the cold with us. We loved how many folks expressed enthusiasm for bringing out the wool, furs and velvet!
FAQ: Can I bring my dog?
Pets are not allowed on the grounds at this time.
Special Thanks
Lacy Greer - Festival Coordinator
Terry Sims - Off site parking, additional bus drivers and buses
Pierre Maalouf - Off site parking
Kristin Reyelt - Social Media Mage
Uhuburg, Eagle Owl Castle
Uhuburg is the Renaissance Eagle Owl Castle in Helen, GA. It is a philosophical, food producing, natural and celebratory place. Outside of CastleFaire, Uhuburg offers day visits with guided tours, unique guest chambers for overnight stay, photoshoots and special event bookings as a venue.
Read more about our mission, the mural project, history, and visit our Gallery
During CastleFaire, the 2 level castle walls, Lookout Tower, and Great Hall will be open for festival participants.
Address: 571 Ridge Rd, Helen, GA
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