Minnesota Renaissance Festival

11/21/2024

A little dose of nostalgia from 1987 with King Henry (George Herman) & Queen Caroline (Riki Wuolle)! Cheers to all the great times at the Minnesota Renaissance festival!

11/14/2024

Turning back time to 1982 of Puke & Snot (Mark Sieve & Joe Kudla). Prepare for more memories to create in the 2025 season!

11/11/2024

Happy Veteran’s Day to all of our Nation’s heroes. Thank you to all current and former service members who have served our country!

11/07/2024

Let’s take a trip down memory lane with Throwback Thursdays! Pictured in 1979, we have Magical Mystical Michael at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! Huzzah!

11/04/2024

The Festival has ended, but the fun continues, don’t forget to keep the spirit alive by visiting our fantastic mead partner, J.Bird Wines at their Meadery in Cambridge, MN! 🍯🍷

Visit J.Bird Wines to explore their unique flavors and support local. Cheers to good times and great mead!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! Pictured is Al Olson & John Doering in 1980.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival!

Join us in celebrating the spookiest season of the year with a dash of medieval magic! Whether you’re dressing up as a noble knight, a whimsical fairy, or a fearsome dragon, we want to see your Halloween spirit! Share your festive photos with us using

10/28/2024

Lost trinkets? Don’t let your treasures fade into the past! Call or fill out the Lost & Found form on our website to reclaim your medieval misadventures.

Find information about our Lost and Found here: https://renaissancefest.com/lost-and-found/

10/24/2024

Let’s rewind to this unforgettable moment in 1979! The Passing Zone, featuring John Wee & Owen Morse, at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival putting on an impressive stunt! Cheers to incredible talent!

10/21/2024

👻✨ Join us for an enchanting evening of Dinner & Ghost Stories held on the grounds of the MN Renaissance Festival!

Hosted by the captivating Jim Cunningham, this unique event blends delicious dining with spine-tingling tales that will send shivers down your spine. Cash bar will be open one hour before show time. A ghost hunt will follow each show.

🗓️ Show Dates:
SEATS ADDED FOR SALE
LIMITED SEATS remain for Oct. 23-27, 30-31, and Nov. 1.

🕒 Time: 7:00PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday- $95 per person Shows held 6:00PM Sunday- $95 per person
📍 Location: Bad Manor - MN Renaissance Festival Grounds

The Phantom’s Feast! It’s the perfect way to get into the Halloween Spirit! Ages 17+

Tickets 🎃 https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/45667456/2024-phantoms-feast-please-choose-datetime-shakopee-minnesota-renaissance-festival

10/17/2024

Memory lane is beaming in 1980, Bill Locken is pictured as The Sheriff. Huzzah to Throw back Thursdays!

10/10/2024

Once upon a time in 1981, King Henry and Lord Winston ruled the realm of fun!

10/04/2024

Phantom's Feast at MN Renaissance Festival
Dinner & Ghost Stories held on the grounds of the MN Renaissance Festival. Hosted by Jim Cunningham. Price includes entertainment, meal, beverages, and Phantom's mug. The Phantom’s Feast! It’s the perfect way to get into the Halloween Spirit! Ages 17+

A cash bar will be open one hour before show time. A ghost hunt will follow each show.

Show Dates: Oct. 17-20, 23-27, 30-31. Nov. 1

Shows held 7:00PM Wed., Thur., Fri., Sat- $95 per person
Shows held 6:00PM Sun.- $95 per person

Purchase tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/45667456/2024-phantoms-feast-please-choose-datetime-shakopee-minnesota-renaissance-festival



Photo Credit: Michael Jamieson

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10/03/2024

Throwing it back to 1980 with Tim Ruedy, Jeff Siegel, and Lee Walker! Cheers to memories that never fade! 📸✨

10/02/2024

🎉 A huge thank you to our incredible ticket back sponsor, KS95! Your support helps make the Minnesota Renaissance Festival even more magical. 🌟 We’re grateful to have you as part of the realm. Make sure to check them out for all your favorite tunes and more! 🎶✨

10/02/2024

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors! 🌟

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors for their unwavering support of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! Your generosity and commitment help bring our beloved festival to life, creating magical moments for everyone who attends.

Thank you for believing in our vision and for helping us create a community filled with joy, creativity, and wonder. We couldn't do it without you! Here’s to another fantastic year of merriment and memories! 🏰✨

09/30/2024

Thanks to all who celebrated with us at the 2024 Minnesota Renaissance Festival!

A BIG THANK YOU to all of our dedicated patrons, staff, participants, volunteers, vendors, competitors, safety and security partners and so many others for making it an amazing 7 weekends of Huzzah & Cheers!

See you next year at the Minnesota Family Tradition Fit for Royalty!

09/29/2024

Hear ye, hear ye! Join us for the final fire of our 2024 Minnesota Renaissance Festival season! Enjoy a thrilling Drum Jam at 6pm leading to Bad Manor where we will rejoice in song, Shakespeare and the final proclamations of this years Festival season. Conclude the night with spellbinding fire spitting and a lantern-lit procession to Queens and Kings Gates. Huzzah!