Gold medal with white cursive text that says 'Trophy Tales' and small star decorations.

APRIL 25-26, 2026

RUSSELL, KENTUCKY

RIVERFRONT MEDIEVAL JOUSTS

PRINCESSES & TEA PARTIES

FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES

LIVE BLACKSMITH

FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS

HORSEBACK ARCHERY

Riverfront Park at 413 Riverside Dr.,

Ferry St. and Bellefonte St.

A man dressed as a medieval knight on a horse holding a flag, surrounded by a crowd at an outdoor event during autumn.
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HEAR YE!

HEAR YE!

Map of the fairy tales festival showing vendor areas, horsedrawn carriage rides, tea parties, jousts, combat zones, food trucks, medical stations, restrooms, and a castle icon. Streets labeled Ferry Street, Houston Street, Bellevue Street, Willow Avenue, and Riverside Drive.

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Whether you’re a princess, prince, knight or jester, come dressed in your best and enjoy a lovely high tea with princesses!

Reservations are free, and we ask you bring 2 cans of food to be donated to United Way of Northeast KY.

PRINCESS TEA PARTIES

A person dressed as a medieval knight in full armor, standing outdoors in a grassy field, with one hand clasped over the other.
A man and a young boy dressed in costumes standing outdoors in a park-like setting. The man is wearing a king's outfit with a crown, a red and black cape, and a medallion, holding a sword. The boy is dressed as a king with a crown and a white cape decorated with gold and jewels.
Two black draft horses wearing ornate harnesses decorated with rhinestones and silver accents, standing side by side on a paved surface with a blue line at their hooves.
Tea in a vintage floral teacup with matching saucer, accompanied by a gold spoon and fork, on a white tablecloth with a blue floral vase.
Two women dressed as princesses, one in white with long platinum blonde hair and a blue dress, and the other in purple with curly hair, standing outdoors on a sunny day, interacting with a young girl in a purple dress.