Montana Renaissance Festival

03/19/2025

🏆✨ We Did It! ✨🏆

Thanks to YOU, our incredible patrons, performers, vendors, and community, the Montana Renaissance Festival has been named the 4th Best Renaissance Festival in the USA by the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards!

We are beyond honored to be recognized on a national level, and it’s all because of your unwavering support, love for the festival, and boundless enthusiasm for the magic we create together.

From the depths of our hearts—THANK YOU! 🎭⚔️🏹🍗

This is not just our win, but yours. Here’s to making next year even more legendary! 🏰🔥

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03/18/2025

🎉 Huzzah and Congratulations to JIm MacKenzie 🎭🎶

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate one of our newest performers, Jim McKenzie, Comedian with Mad Skills, for winning Favorite Stage Solo Instrumental Performer in the 2024 Renaissance Festival Awards! 🏆👏

Jim’s incredible talent, sharp wit, and jaw-dropping musical skills have captivated audiences far and wide, and we are honored to have him as part of our festival family. If you haven’t had the chance to witness his mad skills in action yet, be sure to catch him June 7-8 in Red Lodge —you won’t want to miss it!

Let’s all raise a goblet and give a resounding HUZZAH! for Jim McKenzie! 🏰🥁🎶

Oh, yeah, on the same day as my first gig as a solo musician I can also announce this…

03/17/2025

🍀 Hark, ye merry revelers! 🍀

On this most fortuitous day of Saint Patrick, let us cast aside the dull utterances of modern tongues and embrace a speech most befitting of noblefolk and scoundrels alike! Should ye find thyself in need of merriment, refreshment, or simply a touch of the ol’ Irish charm, let these fine phrases be thy guide:

🍺 Instead of "Let's get a drink," say: "Let’s wet the shamrock and find some good craic!"
🍀 Instead of "You're so lucky," say: "You’ve got the luck of the Irish, you do!"
🎭 Instead of "That was amazing!", say: "Sure, that was grand altogether!"
👋 Instead of "Goodbye, see you later," say: "May the road rise to meet you, ‘til next we meet!"
🏰 Instead of "Let's go have fun," say: "Time for a bit o’ mischief and merriment!"

So don thy finest green garb, raise a flagon of mead or an ale most frothy, and let us revel in the spirit of Éire with cheer and mirth! Sláinte to thee, and may thy tankard never empty! 🍻⚔️☘️

03/16/2025

Captain Scurvy has sailed the high seas and journeyed to the far shores of Belgrade to procure these fine barrels for the Black Dragon Pub!
Whether they once held the finest mead, the richest ale, or a secret stash of pirate plunder, they shall now find new purpose in our noble (and slightly roguish) establishment.
Soon, ye shall hoist a tankard beside them and toast to grand adventures! Stay tuned, mates—the Black Dragon rises! ⚔️☠️

03/15/2025

🏆 Exciting News for Montana Renaissance Festival Fans! 🏆

The Renaissance Festival Podcast just released their Awards Show, and we’re honored to share that the Montana Renaissance Festival was named the Top Renaissance Festival in the Rocky Mountains! 🎉✨

Want to hear it for yourself? Head to the 14-minute mark of the podcast and celebrate with us!

🔗 Listen here: [Insert Link]

Thank you to our incredible performers, vendors, and attendees who make this festival truly magical! 🏰⚔️🎭

Music from: Captain John Stout, Leza Mesiah, The Moor Of Dundee, Sarah Marie Mullen, Erika the Harpist, Vince Conaway, Celtic Mayhem, Bardy Pardy, Misbehavin' Maidens, Chaste Treasure, Roxlovians , Harper & Minstrel , Marc Gunn, Hob the Troll, Jim Hancock, Dan The Bard, Pictus, The Rogues, Tarta...

03/14/2025

🔑 The keys are in our hands… but what doors will they unlock? 🍻⚔️

Stay tuned… the adventure begins soon. 🏴‍☠️🔥

03/13/2025

03/13/2025

to 2017 – Our 6th Year at ZooMontana! 🏰🦉🐅🐻🦅

Ah, the days of merriment and magic at ZooMontana! 2017 marked our 6th year of bringing knights, jesters, and fair maidens together amongst the wolves, tigers, bears, and majestic bald eagles. Where else could ye witness a joust, feast on a turkey leg, and stroll past real-life woodland beasts all in one day? The unique setting made for an unforgettable Renaissance experience!

Who else misses those days at ZooMontana? What are your favorite memories from our time there? Share below! ⬇️

03/10/2025

🏰 Hail and Well Met, Noble Friends! ⚔️

The voting hath ended, and our fate now rests in the hands of the scribes of USA TODAY’s 10Best! When last we glimpsed the tally, we stood proudly at #4, a testament to thy steadfast support and unwavering loyalty! 🎉

From the depths of our hearts, we thank thee for rallying to our cause, for casting thy votes morning and eve, and for raising thy voices in our name. Thou hast shown the world the spirit of our grand festival, and for that, we are ever grateful!

Now, we wait with bated breath! The final decree shall be revealed on Wednesday, March 19th, at high noon (12:00 PM EDT). Until then, let us raise our tankards in celebration of the camaraderie, the chivalry, and the sheer joy that hath brought us all together!

Huzzah to thee all! We shall soon know if our banners fly among the finest in the land! ⚔️🏰🔥

03/06/2025

ThrowbackThursday – Our First Year in Red Lodge!

Huzzah! Let’s journey back to 2022—our first grand adventure at the Red Lodge Rodeo Grounds! 🏰⚔️ This was the year we set down new roots, filled with thrilling jousts, lively performances, bustling vendors, and the most amazing patrons who made it all possible.

Feast thine eyes upon these cherished memories and relive the magic of our first festival at our new home. Were ye there to witness the merriment? Tag thyself and share thy favorite moments! 🎭🍗

03/04/2025

🏰 We’re Voting Blind – But We Will Not Falter! ⚔️

With only 6 days left until March 10th, the battle for the Best Renaissance Festival title is in its final stretch! Though the rankings are now hidden, we know that with thy unwavering support, we can hold our place—or even rise higher!

Didst thou know? Thou canst vote TWICE per day—once in the morning and once in the evening! Let us make every vote count in these final days!

🔹 HOW TO HELP:
🗳️ Vote once in the morning and once in the evening: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-renaissance-fair-2025/montana-renaissance-festival-red-lodge-montana/
📅 Set TWO daily reminders on thy phone so thou dost not forget!
📯 Share this post and rally thy friends—every vote matters!

We may be voting blind, but with thy support, we shall not falter! Keep voting, and let’s bring home the crown! Huzzah! 👑⚔️🔥

03/04/2025

Who else is wishing the Montana Renaissance Festival was next week?

The air crackling with excitement, the clang of swords, the laughter of jesters, the scent of turkey legs roasting over the fire… Oh, how we long to step back through the gates and into the magic once more!

We’re feeling the Ren Faire blues, so here’s a little something to ease the ache—an epic video capturing the heart and soul of the Montana Renaissance Festival! 🏰✨

Relive the spectacle of gallant knights clashing in battle, lively minstrels filling the air with music, merchants peddling their wares, and the joyful throng of festival-goers embracing the enchantment of a world long past.

Watch and let the nostalgia sweep over you—because let’s be honest, we’re all counting the days until we can do it again! Huzzah! 🎭⚔️🦄

You can purchase your tickets online here:
https://montanarenfest.com/tickets

03/01/2025

🏰 We’ve Slipped to #5 – Help Us Climb Back! ⚔️

The battle rages on, and though we held #4, we’ve now slipped to #5 in the USA TODAY 10Best Renaissance Festival rankings! But fear not, for with thy steadfast support, we can reclaim our spot!

Every single vote matters, and thou canst vote once per day until March 10th at noon ET. Let us rally together and show the world the magic of our festival!

🔹 HOW TO HELP:
🗳️ Vote daily here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-renaissance-fair-2025/montana-renaissance-festival-red-lodge-montana/
📅 Set a calendar reminder to vote every day.
📯 Share this post and spread the word!

Let us not falter, friends! With thy help, we shall rise again! Huzzah! 👑⚔️🔥

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02/27/2025

A Grand Festival Decree! 🏰🚗✨

Lords and Ladies, ye shall be most pleased to hear that the 2025 Montana Renaissance Festival in Red Lodge is taking bold steps to vanquish last year’s parking perils!

We are thrilled to announce that the Beartooth Humane Alliance will be overseeing parking operations this year, ensuring a smoother arrival fit for nobility. With their expert guidance, we shall tame the parking and traffic beast and keep the flow of festivalgoers as graceful as a courtly dance.

But wait—there’s more! For those seeking a swift and seamless entry, we now offer LIMITED Preferred Parking right by the festival gates for just $5 per day! Best of all, every single coin collected from Preferred Parking will be donated to the Beartooth Humane Alliance, supporting their noble cause.

Additionally, we are securing extra lots for overflow parking to ensure that no traveler is left searching for a place to stable their steed.

So ready thy garb, polish thy armor, and prepare for a grand adventure—with smoother parking, charitable giving, and a festival experience fit for royalty!

Huzzah, and we shall see thee anon! 🎭⚔️🐾

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02/18/2025

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