MinnPost is a sponsor
Open weekends Aug. 22-Oct. 4 plus Labor Day and Festival Friday, 9am to 7pm
16 stages of live entertainment
250 Artisan booths for endless shopping
Live Armored Jousting
Free parking
Food and fun for the whole family!
When purchasing general admission tickets in advance or online, you will receive a discount from the gate prices. Please call (952) 445-7361 with any ticketing questions.
Corporate Packages and Group Rates available please contact the Sales Dept. for more information at 952-445-7361 or info@renaissancefest.com
Theme Weekends
Highland Fling
August 22 & 23
• Scottish Village
• World Amateur Highland Games
• MN State Highland Games & Midwest Women’s Highland Games
• Scottish Dancers
• Keg Toss
• Kilt Competition
• Blood Drive
Silk Road: Discover the Riches
August 29 & 30
• Fairy Festival & House Competition
• Belly Dance Competition
• Belly Dance Lessons
• Middle Eastern Music
• Woodchuck Hard Cider Tasting
• Bean Bag Competition
Passport to Adventure
September 5, 6 & 7
• Tattoo Competition
• Steampunk Weekend
• Bocce Ball Tournament
• International Bazaar
• Pirate Activities
• Keg Toss
• Spaghetti Eating Contest
• Garlic Farmer
• Military Weekend
Canines & Christmas
September 12 & 13
Over 40 Pet Related Vendors!
Pet Fest:
• Wiener Dog Races
• Pet Costume Contest
• Peanut Butter Licking Contest
• Christmas Vendors
• Christmas Activities
• Sign Language Saturday
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
September 19 & 20
• Irish Village
• Kilt Competition
• Irish Dancers
• Keg Toss
• Guinness Beer Tasting
Wine, Chocolate & Romance
September 26 & 27
• Chocolate Festival
• Cupcake Battle & Cupcake Vendors
• Free SutterHome Wine Tastings
• Chocolate Pie Eating
• Free Vow Renewals
• Wine Demos
• Grape Stomp
Festival Friday
October 2
• Education Day
• Ladies Shopping Day
• Magic the Gathering
Oktoberfest
October 3 & 4
• Bavarian Village
• Homebrew Competition
• Weiner Dog Races
• German Music and Dance
• Stein Holding Competition
• Keg Toss, Bier Pong, Hammerschalgen
• Beard Competition
• Sauerkraut Eating Contest
• Schell’s Beer Tasting
Click here for more info!