Event Description
2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival
(Aug. 16th - Sept. 28th, 2025 PLUS Labor Day & Festival Friday, Sept. 26 9am - 7pm)
7 Weekends of Huzzah & Cheers!
King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village featuring 16 stages of exciting entertainment. Over 250 artisans fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping experience. Patrons can interact with hundreds of memorable characters roaming the village streets as well as view live armored jousting throughout the day. Come celebrate our 54th season by visiting the Festival grounds in Shakopee, MN. Huzzah!
Themed Weekends:
Once upon a time (Aug 16 & 17): Step into a fairy tale during the Once Upon a Time weekend. Princesses, fairies, knights, mermaids and more, your favorite fairy tale fantasy will come to life! Experience the Magic!
Highland Fling (Aug 23 & 24): Join the Celebration of games during the Highland Fling weekend. Witness the strength of the athletes with the 7 series heavy games while kicking back in your kilt. Experience Fantastic Feats and Flings!
Woofstock (Aug 30 - Sept 1): Enjoy your favorite fido friend at the Woofstock weekend. It will be a pooch pal party with contests, races, treats and more! Experience a Howlin’ Hurrah!
Bold North Adventure (Sept 6 & 7): Discover the true north during the Bold North Adventure weekend. Bring out your inner warrior with the Vikings and battle in daring competitions! Experience Legends & Lore!
Experience Love for the Arts (Sept 13 & 14): Unearth your inner Michelangelo at the Experience Love for the Arts weekend. Revel in classic paintings, expressive movements to vocal arrangements, you’ll fall in love with the arts! Experience Love for the Arts!
Wine, Chocolate & Romance (Sept 20 & 21): Fall in love throughout the Wine, Chocolate & Romance weekend. Make it a romantic weekend getaway or wine weekend with your best pals. Experience Wine Aplenty!
Oktoberfest (Sept 26 - 28): Raise a stein and give a hearty “Huzzah” at the Oktoberfest weekend. Oktoberfest will be filled with plenty of beer and Bavarian cheer. Experience the final weekend of the 2025 season!
