We at the Massachusetts Renaissance Faire welcome pets owned by responsible owners on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.

 Only one pet per owner will be admitted.

Only pets in good health will be admitted. The Faire reserves the right to refuse any pet.

 All pets will be registered with an owner-signed liability waiver prior to entry to the festival grounds. Prior-mail is registration in encouraged. Contact festival office for registration forms. Owners will provide the following: Name, address, phone number of owner and proof of current vaccinations (rabies/distemper/Parvo/Feline leukemia and other state required vaccinations). Name, address, and phone number of the veterinarian.

 All pets will be leashed at all times. Leashes shall be no longer than 4 feet. All leashes shall have a secure loop hand strap and owners shall always have said leash in hand. No retractable leashes will be allowed.

 No female animals in heat will be permitted entry to the faire.

 Our festival has animal attractions and acts which are disrupted by the presence of unfamiliar animals. Pet owners will adhere to the requests of said animal acts/attractions and not bring their pets around and cause disruptions to our contracted animal acts and attractions.

 Pet waste will be cleaned up by the pet owner and disposed of in the waste containers provided.

 Pet owners, you must curb your pets. Do not allow them to relieve themselves where others walk. Pet owners are responsible for any damage their pet may cause. Owners are required to control where their pets urinate and defecate - avoid pathways, tents, and props.

 Pet injuries (scratches/bites) or damage shall be reported to the First Aid and security, immediately. Owner and victim shall provide faire with incident report and owner information.

 Unruly, nervous, noisy, aggressive or ill pets will not be admitted. Determination of suitability shall be at the sole discretion of the faire staff. Failure to adhere to any of the above will have the pet owner escorted to the gate without refund.

 Any animal not admitted to the faire shall be removed from the festival property. No animals shall be left unattended in vehicles or parking lot.

Pet Admission for patrons Pre Qualification Waiver

I am aware that during the course of my visit to the festival, certain inherent risks are involved, including but not limited to negligence on my part or another person’s part. In consideration of this, I hereby declare that this pet has not been deemed to be a dangerous or potentially dangerous animal and agree that neither the Massachusetts Renaissance Faire, it’s owners, agents, assignees or employees shall be liable to the undersigned, or those claiming through or under the undersigned, for injury, death, personal loss or property damage suffered or caused by my own negligence or the negligence of someone else. If a bite, scratch or other injury or damage should occur, I agree to (1.) report it immediately to a faire staff or security representative and (2.) hold my pet available until I have received instructions from the local authorities regarding the required procedure.

I have read the waiver and the pet rules. I understand and agree to full compliance for my pet and myself. I also certify that the information I have given is correct and current.