The Minnesota Renaissance Festival 46th season begins on Saturday, August 20 and ends on October 2, 2016. The Festival is open weekends, Labor Day and Festival Friday, September 30, 2016. The Festival is located seven miles south of Shakopee on Hwy 169. Festival patrons can enjoy 16 stages of live entertainment, 250 artisan vendors and 7 theme weekends, over 50 Free family activities, full combat jousting and food fit for a king.
2016 Theme Weekends:
•Silk Road: Discover the Riches - Aug. 20 & 21
•Highland Fling - Aug. 27 & 28
•Passport to Adventure – Sept. 3, 4 & 5
•Wine, Chocolate & Romance - Sept. 10 & 11
•Pet Fest - Sept. 17 & 18
•Shamrocks & Shenanigans - Sept. 24 & 25
•Festival Friday – September 30
•Oktoberfest – Oct. 1 & 2
*Theme Weekends and Events subject to change*Admission at the gate: adults $23.95; children 5-12 $14.95; seniors $21.95; four and under are free! Discount tickets are available at participating Menards, Super America, Whole Foods and Walgreens. Coupons towards admission are available at participating Subway and Papa Murphy’s locations. Visit www.RenaissanceFest.com or call 952.445.7361 for more information.
Photo credit: Scot Moncur and Jenniffer Arocha
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