Ritterfest with
Schulz Bräu Brewing
FRI: 10 APR 2026 - SUN: 19 APR 2026
NO REQUIRED TICKET OR ADMISSION CHARGE
Ritterfest—our German Knight’s Festival—returns to Schulz Bräu for year four! Since 2023, this festival has brought the spirit of the medieval world to life with armored knights, old-world merchants, live music, and plenty of merriment. Come experience the sights, sounds, and stories of a true medieval celebration.
This Event is Rain-or-Shine and Free to Enter
2026 Schedule of Events
ALL TIMES/ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION
NO REQUIRED TICKET OR ADMISSION CHARGE
11AM: Doors Open
2PM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
2PM-8PM: Axe Throwing with Till Ragnarok
5PM-8PM: Live Music: The Faetes!
8PM: Costume Contest
8:30PM-11:30PM: Live Music: Jenny and the Weazels
10AM: Doors Open
11AM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
11AM-8PM: Axe Throwing with Till Ragnarok
11AM-3PM: Schulz Bräu Ritterfest Buhurt Tournament (full schedule below)
1PM-4PM: Live Music: Bestia Vatis
4PM-11PM: Schulz Bräu Ritterfest Buhurt Tournament (full schedule below)
10AM: Doors Open
11AM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
11AM-8PM: Axe Throwing with Till Ragnarok
11AM-6PM: Schulz Bräu Ritterfest Buhurt Tournament
6PM: Costume Contest
6:30PM-9:30PM: Live Music: Bestia Vatis
11AM: Doors Open
DOUBLE FEATURE Filmnacht
7PM: Filmnacht: A Knight’s Tale
9:30PM: Filmnacht: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
11AM: Doors Open
2PM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
2PM-8PM: Axe Throwing with Till Ragnarok
4PM-7PM: Meet to Royal Court: Character Appearances
5PM-8PM: Live Music: Crossjacks
8PM: Costume Contest
8:30PM-11:30PM: Live Music: Jenny and the Weazels
11AM: Doors Open
11AM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
11AM-8PM: Axe Throwing with Till Ragnarok
1PM-4PM: Live Music: Silent Lion
4:30PM-6PM: Learn the Dances of the Court
6:30PM: Costume Contest
7PM-10PM: Knight Fight with Dauntless Armored Combat
10PM-1AM: The Royal Rave Disco
11AM: Doors Open
11AM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
11AM-8PM: Axe Throwing with Till Ragnarok FREE FOR ALL GUESTS
12PM-3PM: Live Music: Silent Lion
3PM-5PM: Variety Entertainer: Rudy Uresti
5PM: Costume Contest
5:30PM-8:30PM: Live Music: Liam’s Fancy
11AM: Doors Open
2PM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
2PM-8PM: Axe Throwing with Til Ragnarök
4-7PM: LIVE MUSIC: Kim Adamson Live Harp
6PM: BEER RELEASE: Historical Beer Release & Barrel Tapping of Dinkelbier!
*Order with the outside bar for a barrel-pour. (Psst! …add on a Ritterfest stein to your order and receive a sales special on your first Dinkelbier pour!)
7PM: Courtyard Costume Contest
8-11PM: LIVE MUSIC: The Fiddler and the Flutist
11AM: Doors Open
11:30AM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
11:30AM-8PM: Tarot Reading with Divine Offering Intuitive
12-3PM: LIVE MUSIC: The Fiddler and the Flutist
12-8PM: Axe Throwing with Til Ragnarök
12:30PM: Streaming on Select Screens: SheBelieves Cup: USWNT v. Japan
4-8PM: LIVE MUSIC: The Crossjacks
7PM: Courtyard Costume Contest
8:30PM: MEDIEVAL MMA: BATTLING KNIGHTS WITH NASHVILLE ARMORED COMBAT
OPEN LATE: Streaming Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix @ 1AM
11AM: Doors Open
11:30AM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
11:30AM-8PM: Tarot Reading with Divine Offering Intuitive
12-3PM: LIVE MUSIC: The Fiddler and the Flutist
12-8PM: Axe Throwing with Til Ragnarök
3:30-6PM: FAMILY KNIGHT: DEMOS WITH DAUNTLESS ARMORED COMBAT
6PM: Courtyard Costume Contest
6:30-8PM: FAMILY KNIGHT: DEMOS WITH DAUNTLESS ARMORED COMBAT
3PM: Doors Open
3PM: Doors Open
3PM: SPECIALTY BEER RELEASE: Historical Kellerbier
8PM: FILMNACHT: A Knight’s Tale
11AM: Doors Open
6-8PM: Medieval Happy Hour: $2 OFF! Any Historical Beer (Dinkel, Kellerbier, or Grätzer)
6:30-9:30PM: LIVE MUSIC: Concord Brass Quintet
11AM: Doors Open
2PM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
2PM-8PM: Hair Braiding with Mak of All Braids
2PM-8PM: Axe Throwing with Til Ragnarök
4-7PM: LIVE MUSIC: Kim Adamson Live Harp
7:30PM: Courtyard Costume Contest
8-11PM: LIVE MUSIC: The Crossjacks
11PM: Best Dressed for Castle Ball / Costume Contes
11:30PM-2AM: Castle Ball; A Bard-Core Dance Party!
*A medieval dance party with a modern twist. We provide the speakers – you choose the setlist! Dress-up is encouraged. Eat, drink, dance & be merry!
CASTLE BALL SCHEDULE:
11:30PM: Castle Ball Begins
Midnight: “Golden Year” Dance Competition; Partner Competition
*Partners can choose to copy A Knight’s Tale dance OR recreate their own!
1AM: Best Dance Move Competition… Let’s bust a move medieval-style!
11AM: Doors Open
11:30AM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
11:30AM-8PM: Hair Braiding with Mak of All Braids & Tarot Reading with Divine Offering Intuitive
12-8PM: Axe Throwing with Til Ragnarök
12PM: BUHURT TOURNAMENT WITH DAUNTLESS ARMORED COMBAT
7PM: Courtyard Costume Contest
7-11PM: LIVE MUSIC: The Crossjacks
11AM: Doors Open
11:30AM-8PM: Medieval Merchants
11:30AM-8PM: Hair Braiding with Mak of All Braids
12-8PM: Axe Throwing with Til Ragnarök
12PM: BUHURT TOURNAMENT WITH DAUNTLESS ARMORED COMBAT
7PM: Courtyard Costume Contest
7-10PM: LIVE MUSIC: Concord Brass Quintet
2026 buhurt tournament schedule
11AM: 5v5 Melee (Live-Streamed from Practice Arena)
-Exhibition Duals (Live in the Biergarten)
2:40PM: Buckler
6PM: Longsword
8:30PM: Outrance Heavyweight
10:10PM: Outrance Super Heavy
11AM: Sword & Shield
1PM: Polearm
3-6PM: Exhibition Fights
How We Celebrate
Here's what to expect at Ritterfest!
Merch, you say?
Aside from our annual specialty stein, we're providing a variety of limited-edition t-shirts!
Tick Tock Tick Tock...
We'll be back with dates for 2025!
2025 POSTER
IN THE PRESS
Hey! We've made it to the big time! Check out some Ritterfest features:
“Schulz Brau’s second annual Ritterfest to bring medieval flare to Knoxville” The Daily Beacon, 2024
“2024 Ritterfest at Schulz Brau Brewing Company: A German Knight’s Festival Full of Medieval Fun!” WATE 6 On Your Side: Living East Tennessee, 2024
“Schulz Brau’s Inaugural Ritterfest brings medieval German culture to Knoxville” WATE 6 On Your Side, 2023
“Schulz Brau’s Inaugural Ritterfest” WATE 6 On Your Side, 2023