$1.9M New York Renaissance Faire hidden fees class action settlement

Renaissance Entertainment Productions agreed to a $1.9 million class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to disclose service fees for tickets to its New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York.

The Renaissance Faire settlement benefits individuals who purchased an electronic ticket to the New York Renaissance Faire between Aug. 29, 2022, and April 4, 2025.

According to the class action lawsuit, Renaissance Entertainment Productions failed to disclose service fees for tickets to its New York Renaissance Faire. Plaintiffs in the case say that these hidden fees violated New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law.

Renaissance Entertainment Productions is a company that produces Renaissance fairs, including the New York Renaissance Faire.

Renaissance Entertainment has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay up to $1.9 million to resolve the hidden ticket fee class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Renaissance Faire settlement, class members can receive a cash payment of up to $20. Renaissance Entertainment also agreed to provide non-monetary relief to consumers by changing the way New York Renaissance Fair sells tickets on its website.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 24, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the class action settlement is scheduled for Sept. 22, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 24, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The Renaissance Faire settlement benefits individuals who purchased an electronic ticket to the New York Renaissance Faire between Aug. 29, 2022, and April 4, 2025.

Potential Award

Up to $20

Proof of Purchase

Unique ID and PIN on class notice you received by email

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

08/24/2026

Case Name

Hammond v. Renaissance Entertainment Productions Inc., Case No. 603099/2026, in the New York Supreme Court of Nassau County

Final Hearing

09/22/2026

Settlement Website

NYRenFaireTicketFeeSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

New York Renaissance Faire Ticket Fee
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2569
Portland, OR 97208-2569
[email protected]
877-239-7771

Class Counsel

Philip L. Fraietta
Stefan Bogdanovich
Eleanor R. Grasso
BURSOR & FISHER P.A.

Defense Counsel

James D. Macri
GOLDBERG SEGALLA LLP