Festival Maxxing
Max your Festival day with our curated itineraries—packed with shows, food, shopping, and adventures!
Maxx Your Day With Friends!
For friend groups ready to eat, drink, and cheer loudly.
10:00 AM – Gates Open
Arrive early. Costumes encouraged. Accents optional.
10:30 AM – To the Taverns
Grab your first round and map out your must-see shows.
11:30 AM – Comedy Show
Catch one of the Festival’s irreverent comedy acts to get the laughs rolling.
12:00 PM – Food Break
Turkey legs, giant pretzels, Scotch eggs— divide and conquer.
1:00 PM – Jousting Tournament
Pick a knight. Pick a side. Get competitive.
3:00 PM – Games & Challenges
Try axe throwing, test your strength, or challenge each other to games of skill.
4:30 PM – Live Music & Dancing
Find a stage, grab a drink, and stay awhile.
5:30 PM – One Last Round
Toast to friendship before the closing ceremony.
A Family Adventure to the Maxx
Designed for all ages.
10:00 AM – Arrive Early
Beat the lines and pick up a festival schedule so you can plan your adventure.
10:30 AM – Explore the Children’s Realm
Young adventurers can hear stories at the ALL NEW Children’s Realm Stage, sail a pirate ship, and craft a FREE wand at the Wizard Wand Workshop!
11:30 AM – Enchanted Forest
Stop by to view fairy houses, meet mermaids, and explore a wooded wonderland!
12:00 PM – Lunch Break
Refuel with kid-approved favorites like hot dogs or pizza alongside classic festival fare.
1:00 PM – Jousting Tournament
Watch brave knights battle in a kid-friendly tournament, then stay to pet the joust horse and shake hands with the brave knights!
2:30 PM – Hands-On Adventures
Test your skills at the Knights Warrior Challenge, try archery, and visit the Petting Zoo!
4:00 PM – Sweet Treat Time
Take a break for something delicious— funnel cake, ice cream, or warm, fresh-baked cookies.
5:00 PM – Marketplace Treasure Hunt
Visit the marketplace and let each child choose one special souvenir to remember the day.
7:00 PM – The Closing Cannon
End your adventure with the traditional closing cannon— leaving with happy memories and probably some very sleepy kids.
