What is the Minnesota Renaissance Festival?
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is an outdoor interactive event focusing on reproducing the look and feel of a fictional 16th century "England-like" fantasy kingdom.
Take a trip to visit the festival grounds in Shakopee, Minnesota, and become a part of this long-standing tradition. With 22 acres of entertainment, craft shops, history, and food fit for a king or queen you will be in for a treat.
Need to know
The festival is open on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from August to October. Various types of tickets are available including weekend and season passes.
Did you know?
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival was first held in 1971 with over 25,000 people in attendance for the festival's grand opening. It has grown to become the United States' largest Renaissance Festival with an annual attendance of 300,000.
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Coronavirus is causing a number of event cancellations; we provide event website links on each page for you to check the latest updates.
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