The Festival is only open weekends (SAT & SUN) Aug. 19 – Oct. 1, 2023, with the exception of Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4 & Festival Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

Yes, guests can shuttle to bus to the Festival. Check out our Park & Ride page for more information.

We are open rain or shine. We do not offer refunds in the event of inclement weather.

The Joust is held 4 times daily at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Daily Parade and Royal Tribucade is held at 1:00 PM each day.

Check out our Weapons policy for information about weapon regulations.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival makes every effort to accommodate the needs of our guests. If you adhere to a specific dietary regiment or have food allergies, the following Gluten Free and Vegetarian options are available to guests with special dietary requirements. Please refer to the festival map for locations.

Due to high volume production, The Minnesota Renaissance Festival food locations cannot accommodate or guarantee separation of cooking surfaces. Those guests who suffer from sensitive or life-threatening allergies (such as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs and wheat) should exercise extreme caution as foods are transported, stored and prepared in close proximity.

Instead of risking adverse reactions, we encourage our customers who are concerned with food allergies to bring a packed lunch to safely enjoy.

Mid America Festivals is providing this information for informational purposes only. Neither MAF, its subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, vendors and/or employees assume responsibility for sensitivity or allergy to any food product or ingredient provided by or in our festival.

The Festival is held in a natural, outdoor setting. Wheelchairs and motorized wheelchairs are allowed. We have disabled accessible parking, and disabled accessible portable toilets.

We do not have wheelchairs or strollers for rent, but we do offer a limited number of motorized scooters for rent.

Scooter Rental Information:

Full Day – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – $65.00
$100.00 refundable credit card damage deposit is required to pick up the scooter.

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There is no camping or overnight parking on the Festival grounds. However, there are close camping sites listed on the Discover Shakopee website.

No, but we have a costume contest that occurs each morning at 10:30 AM at the Palace Garden.

When any patrons drive off the site, the Parking Pass is voided and if the patron wishes to re-enter the Festival, the patron must purchase an additional Parking Pass for that date, subject to availability. All parking fees include applicable sales tax.

You may leave the festival at any point during the day. Please remember to have your hand stamped so you may re-enter the festival without having to pay. Guests will be required to have their hand-stamped to re-enter the park. Festival only allows same day re-entry to the grounds.

Re-admission is not allowed after 7 PM.

All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. are subject to inspection prior to entering.

Sharp objects (including pocket knives and metal chains), firearms, or other items that could be considered a weapon are strictly prohibited and should be left at home or secured in your vehicle.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival allows guests to bring in one factory sealed 20 oz or smaller bottle of water per person. Water can also be purchased at over 20 different locations on site.