Where is the biggest Renaissance Festival?
Witness intense live armored jousting at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, MN. This festival — held from the beginning of August through Labor Day weekend — has become the largest Renaissance Festival in the US, with an annual attendance of 300, 000 people.
How much does it cost to get into the Renaissance Fair?
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| VIP Admission | [Learn More] | $60 |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Ages 16+ | $15 |
| Youth Admission | Ages 7 – 15 | $10 |
| Child Admission | Ages 6 and under. | FREE |
| Adult Season Pass – Save Big on daily admission | Ages 16+ | $58 |
What kind of food is at a Renaissance Faire?
- Oyster Sliders.
- Hand Pie.
- Mead Mixed Drinks.
- Turkey Leg.
- Fresh Apple Slushies.
- Fried Artichokes.
- Good Old-Fashioned Mead.
- Pork Chop on a Stick. There’s never a better time to risk a Henry VIII-inspired onset of gout than at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, where the meats and fatty foods are aplenty.
Is the Renaissance Faire cash only?
Our food and drink booths are cash only. Each vendor on-site creates their own policy regarding credit cards (although most of them do accept cards nowadays). ATMs are located throughout the site for your convenience.
What do you do at the Renaissance Faire?
The 10 best things to do at the Renaissance Fair
- Enjoy the vast number of food and drink options. The Renaissance Fair has almost every type of food you could imagine, from turkey legs to taco salads.
- Camel and elephant rides.
- Jousting.
- Comedy shows.
- People watching.
- Shops and crafts.
- Dress up.
- Throw a knife or axe.
What time period are renaissance fairs?
When you enter the gates of the Renaissance Faire, the world of 16th century England awaits. It is the “Golden Age,” the English Renaissance, the time of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Tudor, who reigned from 1558 to 1603.
How much are Ren Faire tickets?
Tickets are $25.95 for adults; $11.50 for children, ages 5 to 12. Children aged 4 and under are admitted free. Discount tickets are available in advance at RENFAIR .COM and all Menards stores.
What are Renaissance Festival hours?
The Michigan Renaissance Festival takes place at 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly, Michigan 48442. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. This year’s Festival Friday takes place Sept. 28.
Are Renaissance fairs fun?
Renaissance fairs are fun and entertaining. They are not as educational as seeing a film or reading literature and seeing art of that period. This is because Renaissance fairs are selling goods, food, and fun — which have moderate or no verisimilitude to the period of time in various locations known as The Renaissance, itself.
What are the dates of the Renaissance Festival?
The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, a feast fit for royalty, and much much more. The 26th annual season opens in the fall Saturdays and Sundays, from October 5 to November 24, 2019.