Creative Competitions

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Find the whimsical Fairy Houses in Fantasy Forest! 

Fairy House Competition

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Stop by the front gate tent (on the right) to check out the impressive shields, banners and more!

Mural Competition

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Shield Competition

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Statue Competitions

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Banner Competition

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Registration

Contest Information:

  • The Fairy House Contest will be held weekends 1-4 of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival, 2/14-2/15, 2/21-2/22, 2/28-3/1, & 3/7-3/8.
  • Each submitted Fairy House competitor will receive Two Free 2026 Admission Tickets; tickets will be given during drop off. 
  • Voting will be done online at https://bayarearenfest.com/creative-competitions/ 
  • Winners will be notified once voting ends. 
 
Contest Rules:
  • Fairy houses must have first/last name attached. Names must be written clearly in black marker on a white card that is securely attached to the front bottom right of your fairy house. Name MUST match the one on your entry form. 
  • Registration must be completed online through this Google form prior to drop off.
  • If you wish to keep your fairy house, please pick it up between 5 – 7 PM on the day you compete.
  • If you do not pick up your fairy house before the end of the Festival season, it will become the property of the Renaissance Festival and WILL NOT be returned to you.
 
Drop Off Times & Locations:
 
Houses can be dropped off Mon-Sat first two weeks of February & Festival weekends 1-4:
  • 2/1 – 2/7: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at our office location
  • 2/9 – 2/13: 9AM – 4:30PM at our office location
  • 2/14 – 2/15: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 2/21 – 2/22: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 2/28 – 3/1: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 3/7 – 3/8: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
 
Our Office is located at 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City, Florida 33525.
 
Festival Arrival Information:
 
Construction Tips:
  • Fairy Houses should be durable to weather outside elements.
  • Create a strong sturdy base structure to build your house on for easier transport, although make it small enough to hold and light enough to carry!
  • Fairy houses must be a maximum weight of 10 pounds
  • Fairy houses must be a minimum of 12″ wide x 12″ long and a maximum size of 16″ wide x 16″ long.
  • Be creative! Make a fairy garden or use a fun planting pot as the base for easy transportation.
  • We recommend using all natural materials to build your fairy house.
  • Examples of materials can include: dry grasses, leaves, sticks, bark, pebbles, pine cones, acorns, feathers, seaweed, nuts, shells and much more!
  • Decorate your house inside and out! This can include landscape and any indoor furnishings you wish to add.
  • Don’t forget to add your name and category! Must be written on a white card in black and securely attached to the front bottom right of your fairy house.
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Contest Information
  • The Mural Competition will be held weekends 1-4 of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival, 2/14-2/15, 2/21-2/22, 2/28-3/1, & 3/7-3/8.
  • Murals must be dropped off from Feb 2nd – Feb 13th, 2026 OR during weekends 1-4 (2/14-2/15, 2/21-2/22, 2/28-3/1, & 3/7-3/8)
  • Mural Competition Forms MUST be submitted online prior to Mural Drop-Off (if not registered, murals WILL NOT be accepted).
  • Each submitted mural competitor will receive Four Free 2026 Admission Tickets; tickets will be given during mural drop off.
  • Voting will take place weekends 3-5 (2/28-3/15) of the Renaissance Festival.  The Mural Competition winners will be announced after March 18th, 2026.
  • You may vote on our website at https://bayarearenfest.com/creative-competitions/
  • Please note: All submissions will become the property of the Renaissance Festival and WILL NOT be returned to you.
 
Contest Rules
Theme: Royal
  • Murals must be painted on a weather treated material (i.e. treated plywood).
  • Murals must be painted using outdoor paint or the final murals must be waterproofed.
  • Murals must be 4’x4′ (1/2 sheet plywood), frames will be provided.
  • MURALS LARGER THAN 4′ X 4′ WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
  • Provide your first name and age on the back of your mural in the bottom right corner. 
 
Drop Off Times & Locations
Murals can be dropped off Mon-Sat first two weeks of February & Festival weekends 1-4:
  • 2/1 – 2/7: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at our office location
  • 2/9 – 2/13: 9AM – 4:30PM at our office location
  • 2/14 – 2/15: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 2/21 – 2/22: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 2/28 – 3/1: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 3/7 – 3/8: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
 
Our Office is located at 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City, Florida 33525.
 
Festival Arrival Information:

 

Please note: COMPETITOR AND MURAL MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE DROP-OFF

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Contest Information:

  • The Shield Competition will be held the last 4 weekends of the Festival, 3/7-3/8, 3/14-3/15, 3/21-3/22 and 3/28-3/29.
  • Shield Competition Forms MUST be submitted online prior to Shield Drop-Off.
  • Each submitted shield competitor will receive Two Free 2026 Admission Tickets; tickets will be given during drop off.
  • Voting will be done online at https://bayarearenfest.com/creative-competitions/ 
  • Winners will be notified after voting closes.
  • Please note: All submissions will become the property of the Renaissance Festival and WILL NOT be returned to you.
 
Contest Rules:
  • Shields must be circular and no larger than 2’x2′.
  • Shields must be made with weather-treated material (i.e. treated plywood, Coroplast, EVA foam, sealed wood or hardboard, weatherproof paint and glues, NO VINYL) to ensure their shield stands up to weather!
  • Be creative! We are looking for shields that can be hung around the Festival. 
  • Provide your first name and age on the back of your shields.
 
Drop Off Times & Locations:
 
Shields can be dropped off Mon-Sat first two weeks of February & Festival weekends 4-7:
  • 2/1 – 2/7: 8:30 AM – 5 PM at our office location
  • 2/9 – 2/13: 9 AM – 4:30 PM at our office location
  • 3/7 – 3/8: 10 AM – 6 PM at Will Call
  • 3/14 – 3/15: 10 AM – 6 PM at Will Call
  • 3/21 – 3/22: 10 AM – 6 PM at Will Call
  • 3/28 – 3/29: 10 AM – 6 PM at Will Call
 
Our Office is located at 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City, Florida 33525.
 
Festival Arrival Information:
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Contest Information:
  • The Banner Competition will be held weekends 1-4 of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival, 2/14-2/15, 2/21-2/22, 2/28-3/1, & 3/7-3/8.
  • Forms Due by before submission drop off or 3/8.
  • Banners must be dropped off from Feb 2nd – Feb 13th, 2026 OR during weekends 1-4 (2/14-2/15, 2/21-2/22, 2/28-3/1, & 3/7-3/8)
  • Banner Competition Forms MUST be submitted online prior to Banner Drop-Off (if not registered, banners WILL NOT be accepted).
  • Each submitted banner competitor will receive Four Free 2026 Admission Ticket; tickets will be given during banner drop off.
  • Voting will take place weekends 3-5 (2/28-3/15) of the Renaissance Festival. The Banner Competition winners will be announced after March 18th, 2026.
  • You may vote on our website at https://bayarearenfest.com/creative-competitions/
  • Please note: All submissions will become the property of the Renaissance Festival and WILL NOT be returned to you.
 
Contest Rules:
  • Banners must be 4′ x 2′
  • Banners must be made with weather-treated material (i.e. waterproof nylon/fabrics, weatherproof paint and glues, NO VINYL)
  • Be creative! We are looking for banners that can be hung around the Festival, in pubs, tents and/or on stages.
  • Theme: Royal
  • Provide your first name and age on the back of your banner in the bottom right corner.
 
Drop Off Times & Locations
Banners can be dropped off Mon-Sat first two weeks of February & Festival weekends 1-4:
  • 2/1 – 2/7: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at our office location
  • 2/9 – 2/13: 9AM – 4:30PM at our office location
  • 2/14 – 2/15: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 2/21 – 2/22: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 2/28 – 3/1: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 3/7 – 3/8: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
 
Our Office is located at 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City, Florida 33525.
 
Festival Arrival Information:
 
Please note: COMPETITOR AND BANNER MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE DROP-OFF
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Contest Information:

  • The Building Blocks Battle Competition will be held all weekends of the Renaissance Festival. 
  • Each submitted  Building Blocks Battle competitor will receive Two Free 2026 Admission Tickets; tickets will be given during drop off. 
  • Voting will take place online here.
  • Winners will be announced for each theme after voting ends.
 
Contest Themes:
  • Weekends 1 & 2: Pets
  • Weekends 3 & 4: Pirates
  • Weekends 5, 6 & 7: Castle
 
Contest Rules:
  • All submissions must have first and last name attached. Names must be written clearly in black marker on the back of your submission. Name MUST match the one on your entry form. 
  • All submissions must adhere to the theme of the weekend you compete. 
  • Submissions must be handmade and original no commercial or pre-made kits.  
  • Registration is required to be completed online through this Google form prior to drop off.
  • If you wish to keep your Building Blocks Battle submission, please pick it up between 5 – 7 PM on the day you compete.
  • If you do not pick up your submission before the end of the Festival season, it will become the property of the Renaissance Festival and WILL NOT be returned to you.
 
Drop Off Times & Locations:
Submissions can be dropped off Monday-Friday prior to the weekend you plan to participate or on the weekend at the Information Booth:
 
Weekend 1 competitors drop off: 
  • 2/9 – 2/13 – Office (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • 2/14 – 2/15 – Information Booth 
Weekend 2 competitors drop off: 
  • 2/16 – 2/20 – Office (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • 2/21 – 2/22 – Information Booth 
Weekend 3 competitors drop off:
  • 2/23 – 2/27 – Office (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • 2/28 – 3/1 – Information Booth 
Weekend 4 competitors drop off: 
  • 3/2 – 3/6 – Office (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • 3/7 – 3/8 – Information Booth 
Weekend 5 competitors drop off: 
  • 3/9 – 3/13 – Office (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • 3/14 – 3/15 – Information Booth 
Weekend 6 competitors drop off:
  • 3/16 – 3/20 – Office (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • 3/21 – 3/22 – Information Booth 
Weekend 7 competitors drop off:
  • 3/23 – 3/27 – Office (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
  • 3/28 – 3/29 – Information Booth 
 
Office Address: 12838 Auton Rd, Dade City, FL 33525
 
Festival Arrival Information:
 
Construction Tips
  • Building Blocks Battle submissions should be able to withstand outdoor elements such as rain, heat, and direct sunlight.
  • Building Blocks Battle submissions must be a maximum weight of 3 pounds and dimensions of 5 in by 5 in. Pieces must be small enough to carry by hand and easy to transport.  
  • Don’t forget to add your name and theme! Must be written on the back of your Building Blocks Battle submissions.
 
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Contest Information:
  • The Statue Competition will be held weekends 1-4 of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival, 2/14-2/15, 2/21-2/22, 2/28-3/1, & 3/7-3/8.
  • Forms Due by before submission drop off or 3/8.
  • Statues must be dropped off from Feb 2nd – Feb 13th, 2026 OR during weekends 1-4 (2/14-2/15, 2/21-2/22, 2/28-3/1, & 3/7-3/8)
  • Statue Competition Forms MUST be submitted online prior to Statue Drop-Off (if not registered, statues WILL NOT be accepted).
  • Each submitted statue competitor will receive Six Free 2026 Admission Tickets; tickets will be given during statue drop off.
  • Voting will take place weekends 3-5 (2/28-3/15) of the Renaissance Festival. The Statue Competition winners will be announced after March 18th, 2026.
  • You may vote on our website at https://bayarearenfest.com/creative-competitions/
  • Please note: All submissions will become the property of the Renaissance Festival and WILL NOT be returned to you.
 
Contest Rules:
  • Statues must be a maximum of 2 Feet
  • Statues must be made with weather-treated, outdoor-safe material (i.e. waterproof, heat-resistant, etc.)
  • Be creative!
  • Provide your first name and age on the bottom of your statue in the bottom right corner.
 
Drop Off Times & Locations
Statues can be dropped off Mon-Sat first two weeks of February & Festival weekends 1-4:
  • 2/1 – 2/7: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at our office location
  • 2/9 – 2/13: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at our office location
  • 2/14 – 2/15: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 2/21 – 2/22: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 2/28 – 3/1: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
  • 3/7 – 3/8: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Will Call
 
Our Office is located at 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City, Florida 33525.
 
Festival Arrival Information:
 
Please note: COMPETITOR AND STATUE MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE DROP-OFF
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