Minnesota's 2010 Renaissance Festival, Shakopee, Mn
Shakopee, MN 55379
United States of America
Highland Fling: Aug. 21 & 22- Highland Games, Scottish Village & Free Beer Tasting
Silk Road: Discover the Riches! Aug. 28 & 29-National Bird Show, Belly Dance competitions, performances & lessons, Juggling competition & Microbrew Tastings
Royal Celebration: Sept. 4, 5 & 6-Longbow competition, Bocce Ball Competition, & Royal Run 5k/10k
Royal Ale Festival: Sept. 11 &12- 4th annual Pet Fest, Free Beer Tasting, & Military Weekend
Shamrocks & Shenanigans: Sept. 18 & 19-Irish Vendors & "Go Green" Vendors
Wine, Chocolate & Romance: Sept. 25 & 26-Wine & Chocolate Festival, Free Vow Renewals, Free Wine Tastings & Charity Auction
High Seas Adventure: Oct. 1, 2 & 3-BBQ Competition
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival has family fun for all ages which includes elephant, camel, pony and llama rides. There's a petting zoo and even a pet fest weekend when you can bring your 4-legged buddies with you to the faire. Games, rides and other attractions consist of dueling buckets, fencing, archery, Tomato Justice and trampolines just to name a few.
In addition to the themed events there are 16 stages of continued live entertainment and over 100 artisan booths as well as food and drink fit for a king.
General admission ticket prices are $20.95 for adults, $18.95 for seniors and $11.95 for children. Advance tickets are available at a discount. You can also purchase season passes to the Renaissance Festival. Special event tickets are also available for events like the Queens Tea and the Feast of Fantasy. Check with Ticketmaster for more information on tickets or renaissancefest.com/MRF
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival takes place 3 miles south of Shakopee, Mn., just off highway 169. It's easily accessible from the major interstates here in Minnesota. I have attended the Renaissance festival 2 or 3 times over the past 40 years and enjoyed it immensely.
Sources: renaissancefest.com/MRF
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Post a CommentRenaissance fairs are always fun.
Free beer, did someone mention free beer? Good info! Nicely done.