NY Renaissance Faire Ticket Fee Class Action Settlement
NY Renaissance Faire Ticket Fee Class Action Settlement
Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc. agreed to a class action settlement over allegations it failed to properly disclose service fees charged on electronic ticket purchases to its New York Renaissance Faire, in violation of New York's Arts and Cultural Affairs Law. Renaissance Entertainment Productions denies any wrongdoing. Individuals who paid a service fee to purchase an electronic ticket to the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York, from Defendant's website between August 29, 2022 and April 4, 2025, can claim a cash payment of up to $20.00.
Settlement fund
Uncapped (paid per claim)
Common fund
Top payout
Up to $20
Cash payment per valid claim
Claim deadline
Aug 24, 2026
39 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Aug 24, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You purchased an electronic ticket to the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York, from Defendant's website between August 29, 2022 and April 4, 2025.
- You paid a service fee in connection with that ticket purchase.
- Excluded: Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc. and its officers, directors, agents, and affiliates; Defendant's past and present employees; and the judge presiding over the case.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-239-7771, or visit NYRenFaireTicketFeeSettlement.com.
What happened
Plaintiff Chantel Hammond filed this class action against Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc. in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, alleging that Defendant failed to timely and properly disclose service fees charged on electronic ticket purchases to its New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York, in alleged violation of New York's Arts and Cultural Affairs Law (ACAL) § 25.07(4). The lawsuit covers individuals who paid a service fee to purchase an electronic ticket to the Faire from Defendant's website between August 29, 2022 and April 4, 2025.
Renaissance Entertainment Productions denies that it violated any law and denies all wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with continuing the case. As part of the settlement, Defendant acknowledges that it has changed the ticket purchase flow on its website and agrees to continue complying with ACAL § 25.07(4) going forward.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You must have paid a service fee to purchase an electronic ticket to the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York, from Defendant's website between August 29, 2022 and April 4, 2025.
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2. Locate your Unique ID and PIN
Each valid claim receives a cash payment of up to $20.00; there is no fixed fund, so payments are not reduced pro rata. You'll need the Unique ID and PIN from the notice email you received to file. If you didn't receive that email but believe you qualify, call the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-239-7771 to verify your identity.
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3. File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at nyrenfaireticketfeesettlement.com/Login using the Unique ID and PIN from your notice, or mail a paper Claim Form to: New York Renaissance Faire Ticket Fee, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2569, Portland, OR 97208-2569. Claims must be submitted, or paper claims postmarked, by August 24, 2026.
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4. Receive your payment
Payments are issued after the Court grants final approval at the September 22, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved, typically 60 days after final approval. Payments are made via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check, according to the method you elect; checks expire 180 days after issuance. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Aug 24, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Aug 24, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Sep 22, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (9:30 a.m. ET, in person) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. before the Honorable Carolyn Mazzu Genovesi at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. The Court may move the hearing, so check NYRenFaireTicketFeeSettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
This is an uncapped, claims-made settlement with no fixed common fund. Renaissance Entertainment Productions will pay a cash payment of up to $20.00 for every timely, valid claim, along with notice and administration costs, approved attorneys' fees, and a service award to the Class Representative, all paid separately by Defendant and not deducted from what class members receive.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Fairness Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. Payments to class members are not reduced by attorneys' fees, costs, or the service award, which Defendant pays separately.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
If you submit a valid Claim Form, you will receive a cash payment of up to $20.00. There is no fixed settlement fund, so payments are not reduced on a pro rata basis regardless of how many claims are filed.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
You must provide the Unique ID and PIN from the notice you received by email to verify your Settlement Class membership. If you did not receive that information but believe you are a Settlement Class Member, call the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-239-7771 or email info@NYRenFaireTicketFeeSettlement.com.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
If you paid a service fee to purchase an electronic ticket to the New York Renaissance Faire from Defendant's website between August 29, 2022 and April 4, 2025 and did not receive a notice, call the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-239-7771 or email info@NYRenFaireTicketFeeSettlement.com to verify your identity and get instructions on how to file a claim.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
Yes. Unless you exclude yourself by August 24, 2026, you give up your right to sue Renaissance Entertainment Productions and other Released Parties over the claims in this case, whether or not you file a claim for payment. To opt out, submit a request online at NYRenFaireTicketFeeSettlement.com/OptOut or mail a written exclusion request, postmarked by August 24, 2026, to: New York Renaissance Faire Ticket Fee, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2569, Portland, OR 97208-2569.
When will payments be sent out?
The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2026. If the Court approves the settlement, payments will be issued to claimants roughly 60 days after final approval and/or the resolution of any appeals, which can take a year or more. Payments are made via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check, according to your election; checks expire 180 days after issuance.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc., Epiq (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Philip L. Fraietta of Bursor & Fisher, P.A., Stefan Bogdanovich of Bursor & Fisher, P.A., and Eleanor R. Grasso of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. The case is Hammond v. Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc., Index No. 603099/2026, pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau before the Honorable Carolyn Mazzu Genovesi. Class representatives are Chantel Hammond. Renaissance Entertainment Productions denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
