Journey back in time to an era of chivalry, revelry, and enchantment at COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire on March 13th. Indulge in the rich traditions of the Renaissance with themed drinks, live entertainment, and hands-on science demonstrations. Stroll the COSI grounds to experience exhibitions with plenty of interactives, and be sure to enter the transformed, festive marketplace to indulge in specialty merchandise. Celebrate camaraderie with your companions, and immerse yourself in a truly unforgettable evening of medieval-inspired merriment and science at COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire.

Mugs and drinking vessels will be permitted into the COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire event, with the exception of any glass or breakable materials. No drinks will be served directly into cups provided by guests, and all cups must be empty prior to leaving the facility. No outside food or beverage, including alcohol, is permitted at the event. No carried props or weapons of any kind, including artificial, replica, or toys will be allowed on the premises. Please see our full costume policy here.

COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire event is March 13, 7pm - 10pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20/person in advance or $30/person at the door.

Journey back in time to an era of chivalry, revelry, and enchantment at COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire on March 13th. Indulge in the rich traditions of the Renaissance with themed drinks, live entertainment, and hands-on science demonstrations. Stroll the COSI grounds to experience exhibitions with plenty of interactives, and be sure to enter the transformed, festive marketplace to indulge in specialty merchandise. Celebrate camaraderie with your companions, and immerse yourself in a truly unforgettable evening of medieval-inspired merriment and science at COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire.

Mugs and drinking vessels will be permitted into the COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire event, with the exception of any glass or breakable materials. No drinks will be served directly into cups provided by guests, and all cups must be empty prior to leaving the facility. No outside food or beverage, including alcohol, is permitted at the event. No carried props or weapons of any kind, including artificial, replica, or toys will be allowed on the premises. Please see our full costume policy here.

COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire event is March 13, 7pm - 10pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20/person in advance or $30/person at the door.



ENTREES

The King's Feast

Roasted turkey leg, honey ale glaze, rosemary root vegetables, herbed barley


Sir Loin’s Beef Pottage

Braised beef stew, heirloom carrots, leeks, turnips, dark ale reduction, served with a trench bread bowl


Peasant’s Hearth Pie

Rustic vegetable and cheese tart with caramelized onions, mushrooms, parsnips, and smoked gouda in a flaky pastry



APPETIZERS AND SALADS

The Jester’s Board

A selection of aged cheddar, gouda, cured meats, dried fruits, nuts, and hearth bread


Crispy Fried Mead Cheese

Breaded and fried white cheddar bites, drizzled with mead honey, served with spiced fig compote


Ye Olde Greens

Spinach, roasted pears, spiced walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, cider vinaigrette



SPECIALTY DRINK

The Mead Knight’s Elixir

Crafted Mead’s Wildflower Mead, Middle West Spirit’s Lux & Umbra London Dry Gin, Prosecco, Sparkling water, Garnished with fresh mint and orange slice


BEERS

Miller lite

Mich ultra

Budlight


SPECIALTY BEER

7th Son Assistant Manager & Humulus

Brew Dog Cold Beer

Brew Dog Elvis Juice

White Claws Assorted

CBC IPA

Modelo

Land Grant Lemon Glow & House Beer


LIQUORS

Vodka

Rum (white & spiced)

Tequila

Gin

Whiskey

Scotch


WINE

Pinot noir

Cabernet

Chardonnay

Moscato


JELLO-SHOTS


SODA & WATER

Karaoke

with Crown & Chords


Trivia

with The Enlightened Few


Caricatures

by The Jester’s Quill


Where in the World is the Wanderer?

Scavenger Hunt


Paleontology Pioneer

Engage with a COSI Educator and learn about Davinci's role in fossil exploration.


Jousting Robots

Challenge a friend to a jousting match with Finch Robots.


Trials and Trebuchets

Guests will operate a model trebuchet and learn about medieval and renaissance warfare.


Renaissance Realism

Try your hand at a realism style drawing using biological artifacts as your inspiration.


Animal Ambassadors

Disclaimer: Our animal ambassadors do not carry the plague! (Appearances from our very own bird of prey (arrchie) and rats!


High Wire Unicycle


Coming soon!

Thank you to our event partners!

Ohio Renaissance Faire
Roll Your Destiny
Columbus Glass Arts Center
Excess Trivia and Karaoke



Purchase your COSI After Dark Tickets

Know Before you Go


*Each attendee must be at least 21 years of age to enter COSI After Dark. A current photo ID with date of birth, will be required upon entry. No admittance will be permitted without a valid ID.

**Food items and drink items are NOT included with the purchase of admission. Partner activities ARE included with ticket purchase. Some vendors may have products available at an additional purchase.

***Please note that the Motion Simulator is closed temporarily.

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