Minnesota Renaissance Festival
About this event
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is a family event in Shakopee, Minnesota. The 2026 event takes place Aug 22 – Oct 4, 2026. It holds a 4.6-star rating from 6,358 Google reviews. One of the country's largest Renaissance fairs, drawing more than 300,000 visitors to a re-created 16th-century village over seven late-summer weekends with full-combat jousting, 16 stages of entertainment, and 250-plus artisan vendors.
Weekends, late August through early October
Location & directions
3525 145th St W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Frequently asked questions
When is Minnesota Renaissance Festival 2026?
Minnesota Renaissance Festival takes place Aug 22 – Oct 4, 2026 in Shakopee, Minnesota. Weekends, late August through early October
Where is Minnesota Renaissance Festival held?
Minnesota Renaissance Festival is held in Shakopee, Minnesota, at 3525 145th St W, Shakopee, MN 55379.
What is Minnesota Renaissance Festival?
One of the country's largest Renaissance fairs, drawing more than 300,000 visitors to a re-created 16th-century village over seven late-summer weekends with full-combat jousting, 16 stages of entertainment, and 250-plus artisan vendors.
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