2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival: What to Know
Hundreds of thousands of people will visit Shakopee, Minnesota, this year for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. The annual event, founded back in the 1970s, has become one of the largest and best Renaissance festivals in the entire country.
The 2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival will transport you back to the time of kings, queens, knights, and jesters. This lively event features costumed performers, live entertainment, delicious food, and an artisan market. The 2025 festival will also welcome two very special celebrity guests.
When Is The 2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival?
The festival is taking place every Saturday and Sunday between August 16th and September 28th. It will also be open on Labor Day, September 1st, and Festival Friday, September 26th. It is open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and this is a rain or shine event.
Where Is The 2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival?
- MN Renaissance Festival Site (Queen’s Gate)
12364 Chestnut Blvd. Shakopee, MN - MN Renaissance Festival Site (King’s Gate)
3525 145th St W Shakopee, MN
How Much Are Tickets To The 2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival?
- Adults: $27.95
- Seniors: $25.95
- Children: $18.95
- Family 4-Pack (2 adults + 2 children): $66
- Dogs are welcome
Note: Food, drinks, games, and merchandise are sold separately inside the festival.
What Can You Do at The 2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival?
People watching is my favorite thing to do at the Renaissance Festival and I'm not talking about the paid actors. People from all over Minnesota show up in full costume. You do not need to dress up to attend.
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You’ll also find:
- 16 stages of live entertainment including Puke and Snot (pictured above).
- 50+ games, rides, and attractions
- 500+ food and beverage options
- 250+ artisan vendors in the festival marketplace
- You can even get married at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Why Are Penn and Teller Coming to The 2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival?
Penn & Teller got their start at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival way back in 1975. They blew up and became incredibly famous, but now they're returning to mark the 50th anniversary of their first show with two special performances on August 16th.
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