Pirates' Christmas Weekend Carolina Renaissance Festival Special Pirate entertainment & costume contest! Plunder the Village for festival arts & crafts and receive FREE Festival admission for a return visit for the remainder of the 2023 season. Spend $250 or more on the day you attend and receive 1 FREE Adult Ticket. Spend $350 or more on the day you attend and receive 2 FREE Adult Tickets. Awarded tickets are valid for any remaining date of the 2023 season.