Welcome to Yule-Aissance: A Renaissance Faire Holiday Extravaganza!

Step into a magical winter wonderland at Yule-Aissance, where the spirit of the Renaissance meets the warmth and festivity of Yule!

Our marvelous vendors will be on hand, offering unique gifts sure to delight the Renfest addict on your list. Whether you’re hunting for handcrafted treasures or last-minute stocking stuffers, you’ll find something truly special.

But that’s just the beginning! Captain Maeve and her Mariners will be inducting new members into their rowdy crew in the Kids’ Pirate Cove. Keep an eye out as they make their rounds—you never know when they’ll come for you!

For something a bit more magical, Fairy Queen Rose and her Court will host a special Pixie Induction and share lemonade and cookies with the children, followed by a delightful story time.

Warm up with delicious treats from our food vendors, including hot chocolate, spiced cider, and the always-popular turkey legs—perfect for keeping your energy up as you explore.

Bring the little ones for a meet-and-greet with Father Christmas, who will be available for festive photos with all the good children. However, beware—Krampus will be lurking nearby, ready to capture any naughty children! Don’t worry; he’ll pose for pictures with the good ones, too.

For the young and young at heart, there will be crafts and activities throughout the weekend, including Krampus mask-making.

With many more amazing performers ready to entertain and enchant, there will be plenty of fun for everyone!

Event Dates and Hours

Saturday, December 12 | 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday, December 13 | 10 AM–4 PM
MetraPark Expo Center in Billings

After the Gates Close

The Yule-Aissance After Party

When the gates of Yule-Aissance close on Saturday evening, the celebration will continue at Captain Scurvy’s Black Dragon Den!

Following the sold-out success of our All Hallows After Party, we’re once again closing the entire restaurant to the outside world and transforming all three rooms into one enormous private celebration.

Only 100 guests will be allowed beyond the gates for an evening of feasting, live music, entertainment, sea shanties, and Yuletide mischief.

Guests will be seated in one of the Den’s three rooms, but everyone is encouraged to explore!

The Feast Hall and Fantasy Hall will each offer a full dinner buffet filled with entrées, salads, desserts, and other worthy provisions.

Deep within the Pirate’s Port, revelers will discover a different spread of appetizers and finger foods—perfect for snacking between songs, stories, and questionable holiday decisions.

Live music and entertainment will fill all three rooms, and some of your favorite Yule-Aissance performers will join the celebration. Songs will be sung, stories will be told, glasses will be raised—and yes, there shall be sea shanties!

Come in garb, holiday costume, or simply as you are. Bring your friends, gather your court, and prepare to feast, explore, sing, and revel alongside the performers, characters, and patrons who make Yule-Aissance magical.

Your After Party ticket includes:

• Admission to the private Yule-Aissance After Party
• Three different buffets to explore
• Full dinner buffets in the Feast Hall and Fantasy Hall
• Appetizers and finger foods in the Pirate’s Port
• Live music and entertainment throughout all three rooms
• Appearances by some of your favorite Yule-Aissance performers
• Sea shanties, fellowship, and Yuletide merriment
• An experience limited to only 100 guests

Saturday, December 12—after the Faire
Captain Scurvy’s Black Dragon Den
2601 Minnesota Avenue, Billings

After Party tickets are separate from Yule-Aissance admission.

The faire gates may close at six—but the night’s adventures are only beginning!