Published
June 24, 2026
Paid a service fee to buy a New York Renaissance Faire e-ticket online between August 29, 2022 and April 4, 2025? You can claim up to $20 in cash.
What Is the New York Renaissance Faire Ticket Fee Settlement About?
Did you buy a ticket online to the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York and pay a service charge at checkout? You may be entitled to a cash payment from a class action settlement in Hammond v. Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc., pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau.The lawsuit claims that Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc. failed to properly and timely disclose the service fees charged on electronic tickets sold through the New York Renaissance Faire website, in alleged violation of New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law (ACAL) § 25.07(4). The Defendant denies that it violated any law and the Court has not decided who is right. Instead, the parties agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation. As part of the settlement, the 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.
Status
Claims Open
Claim Deadline
August 24, 2026
exclusion / objection deadline also August 24, 2026 · final approval hearing September 22, 2026
Estimated Payout
Up to $20.00 Cash
paid by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check for approved claims
Proof Required
Yes — Unique ID & PIN
online filing requires the Unique ID and PIN from your email notice
Who Qualifies?
The Settlement Class is defined as all individuals in the United States who purchased an electronic ticket to the New York Renaissance Faire from August 29, 2022 to and through April 4, 2025. You are included if you paid service fees to purchase that electronic ticket through the Defendant's website during the class period.The New York Renaissance Faire is located in Tuxedo, New York. If you bought your ticket online and a service charge was added at checkout during the class period, you fall within the class definition. Standard exclusions, such as the Defendant and certain related parties, and anyone who validly excludes themselves, are described in the Settlement Agreement.
How Much Can You Get?
If you submit a valid Claim Form, you can receive a cash payment of up to $20.00. This is a claims-made settlement: rather than a single capped fund, the Defendant has agreed to pay all approved claims to the Settlement Class, together with notice and administration expenses, Court-approved attorneys' fees and costs, and a service award to the class representative.You choose how you want to be paid on your Claim Form — PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or a mailed check. If you elect a check, note that checks expire and become void 180 days after they are issued, so deposit yours promptly.
How Do I File a Claim?
To receive a payment you must submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail by the deadline. You have two options:• Online: File at the official settlement website using the Unique ID and PIN from the email notice you received. The Unique ID and PIN are near the top of that email. If you cannot find it, check your spam or junk folder or search your inbox for the settlement name.
• By mail: Download the paper Claim Form from the settlement website, complete and sign it, and mail it to the Settlement Administrator so it is postmarked by the deadline.
If you believe you are a class member but did not receive a notice with your Unique ID and PIN, you can contact the Settlement Administrator through the official settlement website for help filing. After you submit online, you will receive a confirmation email with a confirmation code — keep it for your records.
Key Deadlines
• Class period: August 29, 2022 to and through April 4, 2025
• Claim Form deadline: August 24, 2026
• Exclusion (opt-out) deadline: August 24, 2026
• Objection deadline: August 24, 2026
• Final approval hearing: September 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Your Other Options
If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment, and you will give up your right to sue the Defendant and other Released Parties over the claims resolved by this settlement. If you want to keep your right to sue the Defendant separately, you can exclude yourself (opt out) by August 24, 2026; you will receive no payment but will not be bound by the settlement. If you stay in the class but disagree with any part of the settlement, you can object by August 24, 2026, and the Court will consider your views. The Court will hold the final approval hearing on September 22, 2026 to decide whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. You do not have to attend, but you may ask to speak if you filed a timely objection and notice of intent to appear.Class Counsel — Bursor & Fisher, P.A. — may seek attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses of no more than $633,333.33, paid separately by the Defendant and awarded by the Court, and the class representative may seek a service award of up to $5,000. The Court may award less than these amounts. You will not be charged for Class Counsel's representation.
When Will Payments Be Made?
The Court will hold the final approval hearing on September 22, 2026. If the settlement receives final approval and any appeals are resolved, valid claimants are expected to be paid about 60 days later. Payments are issued in the form you elected on your Claim Form — PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check. The hearing date can change without further notice, so it is a good idea to check the official settlement website for updates.Avoiding Scams
The only place to file is the official settlement website. The Court, the Defendant, and the Settlement Administrator will not call or text you demanding your Social Security number, full payment-app credentials, or a fee to "release" your money. There is never a charge to file a claim. Ignore any message asking for sensitive financial details or payment to receive your settlement award.Related Ticket Fee Settlements on OCA
The New York Renaissance Faire case is part of a wave of New York ticket-fee settlements brought under ACAL § 25.07(4). If you buy tickets online, you may qualify for more than one. See our coverage of the Gotham Comedy Club ticket fee settlement, the IFC Center ticket fee settlement, the Film Forum ticket fee settlement, and the Splish Splash Waterpark ticket fee settlement, or browse the full OCA open settlements database.Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the New York Renaissance Faire ticket fee settlement?
You are included if you paid a service charge to purchase an electronic ticket to the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, New York from the Faire's website between August 29, 2022 and April 4, 2025. The class covers all such individuals in the United States.
How much money can I get?
If you submit a valid Claim Form, you can receive a cash payment of up to $20.00. This is a claims-made settlement — the Defendant agreed to pay all approved claims, along with notice, administration, attorneys' fees, and a service award, separately.
Is proof required to file a claim?
Yes. To file online you must provide the Unique ID and PIN printed near the top of the email notice you received. If you did not receive a notice but believe you are a class member, you can contact the Settlement Administrator through the official settlement website for help filing.
What is the claim deadline?
Claim Forms must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EST on August 24, 2026, or mailed and postmarked by August 24, 2026. The deadline to exclude yourself or object is also August 24, 2026.
When will I get paid?
The final approval hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2026. If the Court approves the settlement, valid claimants are expected to be paid about 60 days after the settlement is final and any appeals are resolved. You can choose PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check; checks expire 180 days after they are issued.
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Hammond v. Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc., Index No. 603099/2026, Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau• Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
• Official Settlement Website
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Settlement Amount
Claims-Made · Up to $20 per Class Member
Case Title
Hammond v. Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc.
Case Number
Index No. 603099/2026
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau
Final Approval Hearing
September 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Mineola, NY
Administrator
Epiq
Official Website
NY Ren Faire Ticket Fee Settlement.com
