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Spokane Renaissance Faire

October 4th & 5th, 2025

Kickoff Concert - October 3rd!

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Photography Contest

Capture the magic, history, and adventure of the Spokane Renaissance Faire! Whether you're a professional photographer or a hobbyist with a keen eye, we invite you to submit your best shots showcasing the spirit of the faire, from dazzling costumes and epic battles to heartwarming moments and stunning scenery.

How to Enter

  1. Complete the official contest entry form on the Spokane Renaissance Faire website.​

  2. Attend the Spokane Renaissance Faire on October 4th or 5th, 2025 and take captivating photos.

  3. Select up to 10 of your best images that showcase the faire’s atmosphere, performances, merchants, or guests in their finest garb.

  4. Submit your high-resolution images via the official contest form by October 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST to be considered.


Note: All cast, volunteers, and patrons sign a model consent when they either join the Spokane Entertainers Guild or purchase tickets, so photographers do not need additional releases.

Contest Rules

  • All photos must be taken at the 2025 Spokane Renaissance Faire, Kickoff Concert, or Knightfall: The Afterdark Festival.

  • Entries must be original, high-resolution images (minimum 3000x2000 pixels).

  • No heavy digital manipulation (basic editing like color correction is allowed).

  • Participants grant the Spokane Renaissance Faire non-exclusive rights to use photos for promotional purposes (photo credit will be given).

  • Judges’ decisions are final.

Categories & Prizes

Best Overall Photo
Prize: Two VIP tickets to a Spokane Entertainers Guild event of your choice in 2026 + Featured on the Faire’s website, social media, and printed materials

Best Action Shot (Combat, Jousting, Performances)
Prize: Two tickets to a 2026 Spokane Entertainers Guild event of your choice + Featured on the Faire’s website & social media

Best Character Portrait (Guests, Performers, Merchants)
Prize: Two tickets to a 2026 Spokane Entertainers Guild event of your choice + Featured on the Faire’s website & social media

Best Fair Atmosphere (Scenery, Merchants, Crowd, Decor)
Prize: Two tickets to a 2026 Spokane Entertainers Guild event of your choice + Featured on the Faire’s website & social media

Peoples Choice Award (Public Vote)
Prize: Two tickets to a 2026 Spokane Entertainers Guild event of your choice + Featured on the Faire’s website & social media

Important Dates

  • Contest Opens: October 3rd, 2025

  • Submission Deadline: November 3rd, 2025

  • Finalists Announced for Public Voting (People’s Choice): November 15, 2025

  • Winners Announced: December 1st, 2025

    Show us your talent, capture the magic, and become part of the Spokane Renaissance Faire’s legacy!

Costume Contest

Prizes

  • First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded in each age bracket and category.

  • Judging criteria: Quality, Accuracy, Effort, and Presentation.

  • Contestants may compete each day but can only win one prize total for the weekend.

Categories

  • Period – Renaissance garb from the Tudor period (1485–1603)

  • Fantasy – Your favorite fantasy character

  • All costumes are welcome: nobles, peasants, superheroes, villains, princesses, puppies, fairies, pirates, robots, Jedis, and more. The sky is the limit.

Judging

  • Judges will be looking for creativity, imagination, craftsmanship, and presentation.

  • Costumes may be homemade or store-bought.

Costume Standards

  • ​Costumes must be family-friendly and respectful of all cultures and communities. Outfits that contain offensive, discriminatory, or hateful imagery will not be allowed.

  • Nudity or the illusion of nudity is prohibited.

  • At least 60% of the body must be covered. Extreme necklines and bare chests are not allowed.

  • Mesh, sheer, or see-through clothing (including body paint) must still meet coverage requirements.

  • Shorts, skirts, or similar clothing must fully cover the pelvic area and backside.

Registration and Contest Schedule

  • Contestants must register or sign in by 1:00 p.m. each day at the Information Booth.

  • The contest begins at 2:30 p.m. at Braeburn Field:

  • Youth (ages 0–11)

  • Teen (ages 12–17)

  • Adult (ages 18+) immediately following youth/teen groups

  • Prizes will be awarded after each group is judged. Winners must be present to claim prizes.

Weapons Policy

  • No open carry of firearms.

  • Costume weapons must be peace-tied and comply with Faire weapons policy.

Eligiblity

  • Cast, crew, and volunteers of the Spokane Renaissance Faire and the Spokane Entertainers Guild are not eligible to compete or win prizes.

Behavior and Safety

  • Contestants will walk on stage, pose, and exit.

  • Swearing, sexual humor, flashing, political/religious statements, or inappropriate behavior will result in disqualification.

  • No running, jumping, acrobatics, or throwing props.

  • Costumes and props must be safe for both contestants and audience members.

Awards

  • Awards will be presented shortly after each group’s judging.

  • Prizes must be claimed on-site and winners must be present to win.

Liability

  • ​​​​​​Contestants are responsible for any damages or medical expenses resulting from failure to follow these rules.

  • The Spokane Renaissance Faire staff reserves the right to adjust these rules as needed to ensure attendee safety.

Facebook Ticket Giveaways

  • No purchase necessary.

  • Void where prohibited.

  • All giveaways hosted by the Spokane Entertainers Guild.

  • All giveaways will be for 1 PAIR of tickets (unless otherwise stated) to the event described in the announcement.

  • Winners will be randomly chosen at the time described in the announcement.

  • Admins, staff, partners and sponsors are not eligible for giveaways.

  • Odds of winning are dependent on number of entries.

  • All giveaways are completely independent from any 3rd party entity or platform hosting information about the giveaway. 

  • Winners will be contacted via private messenger and the winners names will be added to the will call list at main gate.

  • Cast, Crew and Volunteer of the Spokane Renaissance Faire and The Spokane Entertainers Guild are not eligible to compete and/or win any contest prizes.

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