A weekend of kings, queens, minstrels and knights is returning to the Capital District. From 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on June 11 & 12 Indian Ladder Farms orchards in Altamont will be transformed into a Renaissance village for the seventh annual NY Capital District Renaissance Festival.

About the event:

• 45-plus vendors, including food trucks, toys, pottery, leather goods, blacksmith goods, jewelry, clothing, etc. fun for the whole family;
• Live jousts and sword fighting
• A pub crawl for adults (21 and over, additional fees apply);
• Princess tea parties, costume contests, and activities for children all day

Day-of admission is $18 for adults and $5 for children 12 years old and younger. Children 2 and younger are free.