NVRMORE Entertainment presents

Ravens & Roses

Ravens & Roses festival at twilight

Sept 11 — 13, 2026

Ravens&Roses

A three-day celebration of art, music, makers, food, and alternative culture beneath the candlelight and the wings of ravens.

Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds · Spartanburg, SC

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06
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22
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Wander In
Victorian & Steampunk Elegance Bridgerton Garden Society Pirates & High-Seas Adventure Vikings & Legendary Explorers Plague Doctors & Travelers Gothic Romance & Dark Whimsy
Victorian & Steampunk Elegance Bridgerton Garden Society Pirates & High-Seas Adventure Vikings & Legendary Explorers Plague Doctors & Travelers Gothic Romance & Dark Whimsy

An Invitation

Step through the gates and into a world where ravens soar above cobblestone dreams.

Pirates trade tales with Victorian ladies. Inventors showcase impossible creations. Masked wanderers stroll among the roses. NVRMORE Entertainment proudly presents the first fully themed festival blending Victorian elegance, steampunk imagination, pirate adventure, Viking spirit, and gothic romance into a single extraordinary weekend.

This is not a Renaissance Faire. This is something else entirely.

Festival Guide

Three Days. One Dream.

01

Sept 11

Friday

1 PM – 9 PM

Opening Night · Lantern Procession

02

Sept 12

Saturday

11 AM – 9 PM

Headliner Sets · Masquerade Hour

03

Sept 13

Sunday

11 AM – 6 PM

Maker's Market · Farewell Toast

The Grounds

Wander the Map

Hover the lanterns to discover stages, gardens, taverns, and curiosity halls along the path.

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Music Schedule

Live Music All Weekend

From dark cinematic strings to acoustic folk and alternative sets — the main stage never sleeps.

FriThe Hollow StringsDark Cinematic Cello
FriVelvet & VesperGothic Folk
SatBrass MechanicaSteampunk Brass Ensemble
SatThe Rosewater ChoirChoral Fantasy
SatNorthwind & BoneViking Percussion
SunSister MagpieIndie Alternative
SunCrow & CrownAcoustic Folk · Closing
Apothecary candles and curiosities

Artisans & Makers

Wander the Curiosity Halls

Over a hundred makers will line the lantern-lit promenade with candles and apothecary goods, handmade jewelry, leatherwork, steampunk inventions, gothic couture, and one-of-a-kind curiosities you'll find nowhere else.

  • Candles & Apothecary
  • Steampunk Creations
  • Authors & Storytellers
  • Handmade Jewelry
  • Artists & Makers
  • Boutique Couture
  • Pirate & Fantasy Merch
  • Curiosities & Oddities
Festival food truck at dusk

Food & Drink

Feast Beneath the Lights

Specialty food vendors and trucks pour into the courtyard with dishes designed for a long night under the stars. Dessert tents glow with sugar-spun roses. Crafted cocktails arrive in apothecary bottles. Cold drinks. Bold flavor. Good times.

Food Trucks & EatsSpecialty TreatsDessert VendorsCrafted Beverages

Featured Experiences

Roaming the Grounds

Plague doctors with lanterns. Victorian ladies with ravens. Pirate captains from another century. Immersive characters wander the festival from open to close.

The Plague Doctor

Lanternkeeper of the West Path

The Plague Doctor

Lady of Ravens

Curator of the Rose Garden

Lady of Ravens

Captain Blackmoor

Of the Spartanburg Tide

Captain Blackmoor

Whispers Answered

Frequently Asked

Never required, always encouraged. Wear what makes you feel like the most enchanting version of yourself — Victorian, steampunk, pirate, gothic, or your favorite jeans.

Vendors & Performers

Become Part of theBeautiful Chaos.

If your craft helps create wonder, sparks conversation, or makes guests stop and say "I've never seen that before" — we want to hear from you.

Artisan Booth

10×10 covered space, lantern-lit promenade

Food Vendor

Truck or tent slots, high-traffic courtyard

Performer

Music, fire, theatrical roaming acts

Whispers by Raven

Be the first to know when early-bird tickets open.

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