Flavorfest at Mount Hope Estate, PA’s premier wine festival, comes to the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy sampling with 20 wineries and sales of their wines. Shop with unique merchants of all types and grab a bite at one the on-site kitchens. Pick up wine purchases as you depart from the Wine Check Tent conveniently located in the parking lot.
Dates: May 29 & 30, 2021
Hours of Operation: 11AM-5PM
Ticket Information: General Admission • $15.95; Children (11 & Under) • Free
To meet state and federal safety guidelines and manage our event capacities, all guests must reserve their date of visit in advance. There are a limited amount of tickets per date and they may sell out. Tickets can be purchase online on the Virtual Box Office.
We are happy to welcome groups to the FlavorFest at Mount Hope! With wine sampling from wineries and distilleries, plus unique entertainment and activities, the FlavorFest is the perfect place to bring your group. Please visit the Group Sales Page for more information (for groups of 15+).
The FlavorFest event format has been modified with new safety initiatives designed to keep everyone safe. This includes, but is not limited to; Strict capacity for each date; All guests and event staff will be required to wear face coverings while walking around on grounds; Hand sanitizing stations have been added throughout the park. Please check back closer to the event for our full festival safety guide. Follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List for news and updates.
No matter what your age, please be prepared to show proper identification in order to sample from the wineries or consume alcohol. Valid ID includes a state issued driver's license or state issued ID card with photo, a passport, or a United States military identification card with photo. We are unable to accept any foreign driver's license. Note that the identification cannot be expired at the time of the festival.
To meet state and federal safety guidelines and manage our event capacities, all guests must choose their date of visit in advance. There are a limited amount of tickets per date and they may sell out.
Enjoy hand-crafted wines during the 2021 FlavorFest from the wineries below!
Enjoy hand-crafted spirits during the 2021 FlavorFest—More to be announced!
Don't forget to pick up your official FlavorFest merchandise during your visit to the grounds of Mount Hope Estate!
Commemorate your visit to the 2021 FlavorFest with a unique tasting glass—and is included with your admission! Disposable single-serve cups will be used by the wineries for sampling. Tasting Glass will be given as guests leave the event.
FlavorFest at Mount Hope welcomes a variety of merchants to the festival offering everything from baked goods to beer/wine merchandise. Throughout your day of wine tasting, check out a wide array of novelty tee shirts, unique hot sauces and marinades, flavorful cigars, re-purposed wine bottle crafts and more! Please check back for more information. All merchants are subject to change.
Interested in becoming a merchant at FlavorFest? Learn more on the Merchant Inquiry Page!
Fresh Steak or Chicken Sandwiches
Armor and Child Friendly Swords
Gems, Rocks, Pendulums & Such
Information Booth with PRF Related Gifts and Sundries
Funnel Cake, Peasant Bread, and Lemonade
Handcrafted Pottery
Premium Ice Cream, Milkshakes
Beef, Chicken or Shrimp
Wands, Gemstones, and Copper Wares
Throughout the weekend, enjoy demonstrations by local artisans as they create their handcrafted wares.
La Forge • 12:00, 1:30 & 3:00
Hand-forged, combat ready Renaissance blades perfect for edge-to-edge stage combat. On-site blacksmith performing live, public demonstrations of forging iron over a 2,500° Fahrenheit fire. The iron will glow, and the water will sizzle! Weaponry also be available for purchase. For more information about La Forge, visit LaForge.site.
Dragon's Breath Glassworks • 12:30, 2:00 & 3:30
Working with a furnace that can reach 2,000 degrees, the Dragon's Breath Glassworks team creates beautiful and functional glass art right before your eyes. Stop by throughout the day for live demonstrations, or to purchase their affordable, hand-crafted wares. Like them on Facebook.
Aside from the various food merchants, FlavorFest offers guests a variety of food options throughout the festival grounds at the Royal Kitchens! Enjoy fan favorites like Scotch Eggs, Bavarian Pretzels and Cheeseburgers! Please check back for more information
Wash down the delicious Royal Kitchen cuisine with refreshing hand-made Swashbuckler Brewing Co. Ales, Mount Hope Wines, Lancaster County Ciders and signature cocktails! Enjoy them throughout the festival grounds, then stop by the Mount Hope Wine Shop or SBC Brewsmiths Brewery when you leave to take your new favorites home with you! Please Note: All Pourhouse Menus Subject to Change. ACT 39 of the PLCB allows a PA Limited Winery (LK) to sell liquor produced by a PA limited distillery for on-premises consumption. [47 P.S. § 4469a)(2)]. More Information.
FlavorFest has plenty of activities for children to show off their creativity while celebrating the spirit of PA! Visit the Children's Discovery Garden for a wide range of crafts that focus on learning, then explore the fairegrounds for games, rides and more! *All activities subject to change.
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Children use real fruits and vegetables to stamp designs on a t-shirt that they get to take home with them!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Create and shake, shake, shake your very own bean tambourine!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Create a miniature keepsake apple. Read the chart to find out the health benefits and vital information on this sweet fruit.
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Use bubble wrap to make your very own bee hive artwork. Learn all about bees and why we need them to grow our foods. Each artist will take home their work of art.
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Spread your wings and use your imagination to magically transform a simple coffee filter into a work of art! Learn about butterflies and their importance to us.
Located on Privy Lane, Across From First Aid - Choose from hundreds of designs!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - A simple plate and crayons can be turned into a traditional Hex sign. Or use your imagination and make your own design!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Always think about recycling when you are in the kitchen. Repurpose corks to make beautiful artwork!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Do you like to help in the Garden? After constructing these beautiful plant markers, you can help line the garden with colorful art!
Located at the Garden Glen, Next to the House of Thrones Restroom - Can you find your way out of the Amazing Maze? It's up to you to take the twists and turns to find your way to the end.
Located in Swashbuckler Grove, Up the Hill from Globe Stage - Use your strength to power miniature ship swings.
If you have any other questions that have not been answered below, please contact our business offices at 717-665-7021, Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM or visit our formal comment, question and feedback page to submit an inquiry.
