Promotions

ARTISAN APPRECIATION

For the first two weekends of the Festival, our patrons will be able to support their favorite shoppes & get rewarded! Turn in your receipts totaling $250 or more to the Information Booth located inside of King’s Gate by August 27th and receive one free admission ticket to return during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Weekend as well as Festival Friday.

BLOOD DRIVE

Memorial Blood Centers and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival have partnered once again to bring you the Annual Blood Drive! Donate blood and receive FREE ADMISSION to the Festival! Bloodmobiles will be located near King’s Gate, Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Register at www.mbc.org/searchdrives SPONSOR CODE: 4149.

FAIRY TALES DO COME TRUE

Experience a day filled with fantasy, magic, & more at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival’s Once Upon a Time weekend, August 19 and 20. The weekend is filled with family friendly fun & the best part is kids ages 5 to 12 attend for FREE with an adult ticket purchase! Adult tickets must be purchased at the Festival box office for this promotion and kids 4 and under are FREE all season long.

ENCHANTED EDUCATORS APPRECIATION WEEKEND

No poison apples here! Just an appley ever after for all the hardworking K-12 teachers, school faculty, & staff, who can get FREE admission by order of his majesty King Henry to the Once Upon a Time weekend (August 19-20). Simply present a valid school ID badge at the box office for your discount.

TROLLS, SCROLLS & HONOR ROLLS

Congratulations! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating your Honor Roll achievement by providing you a FREE complimentary ticket to the 2023 festival. Bring your A or B report card to the box office to receive your discount. Promotion active for current elementary through college students.

SOLDIER SAVINGS

Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.

ARTISAN APPRECIATION

For the first two weekends of the Festival, our patrons will be able to support their favorite shoppes & get rewarded! Turn in your receipts totaling $250 or more to the Information Booth located inside of King’s Gate by August 27th and receive one free admission ticket to return during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Weekend as well as Festival Friday.

Celebration of Cities

Celebration of Cities (Belle Plaine, MN/ Elko New Market, MN/ Jordan, MN/ New Prague, MN/ Prior Lake, MN/ Savage, MN/ Shakopee, MN) Residents from these cities will receive $5 off their admission ticket when they present proof of residency at our box office.

TROLLS, SCROLLS & HONOR ROLLS

Congratulations! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating your Honor Roll achievement by providing you a FREE complimentary ticket to the 2023 festival. Bring your A or B report card to the box office to receive your discount. Promotion active for current elementary through college students.

FOOD DRIVE

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival will be teaming up with CAP Agency – Community Action Partnership of Scott Carver & Dakota Counties for a food drive! Bring 5 food items to the festival gates and you will receive One Buy One Get One Free Adult Admission to the festival.

The CAP Agency is always looking for peanut butter, macaroni & cheese, pasta of any kind, Bush’s Canned Baked Beans, and canned corn of any brand.

SOLDIER SAVINGS 

Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.

HUZZAH TO HOMETOWN HEROES

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is proud to announce a special promotion in honor of our nation’s military heroes: September 2, 3 & 4; any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive up to TWO (2) Buy One Get One Free Adult Admission tickets to the festival. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current or past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office.

SOLDIER SAVINGS 

Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.


TROLLS, SCROLLS & HONOR ROLLS                                                                        

Congratulations! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating your Honor Roll achievement by providing you a FREE complimentary ticket to the 2023 festival. Bring your A or B report card to the box office to receive your discount. Promotion active for current elementary through college students.

First Responders Weekend 

For the heroes of the land, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival is proud to announce a special promotion in honor of our First Responders. Come enjoy a day of Live Combat Armored Jousting, 16 Stages of Exciting Entertainment, Food & Craft Beer Fit for a King or Queen. Personnel who qualify for up to TWO (2) Buy One Get One Free Adult Admission tickets include: Firefighters, EMT’s, Uniformed Police Officers, State Troopers, 911 Dispatchers, Correction Officers, Evidence Technicians, Investigators, Medical Professionals & Nurses. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid First Responders ID at the festival box office.

SOLDIER SAVINGS

Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.

TROLLS, SCROLLS & HONOR ROLLS

Congratulations! The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is celebrating your Honor Roll achievement by providing you a FREE complimentary ticket to the 2023 festival. Bring your A or B report card to the box office to receive your discount. Promotion active for current elementary through college students.

Throw your Dog a Bone

Bring our furry friend to Woofstock weekend and receive Half-Price Pet Admission. Have a perfect day with your Dog for only $5!

SCOUT DAYS

By order of his Majesty, King Henry has declared that all current Boy or Girl Scouts and their leaders may come to the festival in their uniforms for half price admission. To take advantage of this discount, please arrive in your uniform.

SOLDIER SAVINGS 

Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.

KNIGHTS ON BIKES

Biker Discount! Show your motorcycle license at the Festival Box Office and save $5 on one regularly priced adult admission!

SOLDIER SAVINGS 

Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.

SHOP TILL THOU DROP!

Our patrons will be able to support their favorite Shoppes and get rewarded this Festival Friday! Patrons who spend $250 total at any of the artisan booths will receive one free admission ticket to return any day during the first 4 weekends of the 2024 season. Patrons will present their receipts at the Info Booth to receive a free admission ticket to return to the Festival in 2024.

Receipts must be turned in by 7 PM on Festival Friday, September 30th, 2023

FRUGAL FRIDAY

Discount admission prices at the box office valid Festival Friday only! Adults – $19.95 / Seniors – $17.95/ Children – $12.95

SCHOOL DISCOUNT DAY

Reserve your tickets and “Seize the Day” with fun and educational experiences! Merchants will demonstrate a variety of crafts such as glass blowing, print making, candle making, face painting, musical instruments, pottery, sculpture and more! There are many educational events and entertainment including: Renaissance History, Live Action Jousting, Courtly Dance Lessons, Renaissance Games, Juggling School, and more… Call our Sales Department at (952) 445-7361 or visit the Festival Friday page for more details and to hear about our fun contests to enter!
Festival Friday Page 

LADIES & LORDS SHOPPING DAY (FRIDAY)

Grab your friends and join the Minnesota Renaissance Festival for a day of shopping and wine for only $25! Ticket includes admission, free glass of wine, gift bag, and the opportunity to receive discounts from select artisans all day!

PURCHASE TICKETS

SOLDIER SAVINGS

Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.

COLLEGE CHEERS

Show your school pride for Festival Friday is College Discount Day! Patrons with a valid student ID gain access to Frugal Friday admission prices. If you’re a college student and of legal drinking age, receive one Free Domestic Beer on us. Cheers!

SOLDIER SAVINGS

Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.