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Kansas City Renaissance Festival, Bonner Springs, KS
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Kansas City Renaissance Festival

628 N 126th St · Bonner Springs, KS

Why you should go…

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival turns a 16-acre village in Bonner Springs into the 16th century every fall weekend. You can watch knights joust on horseback, shop an artisan marketplace and catch comedy, music and magic on 20 stages. Themed weekends include a Viking Invasion, a Celtic Celebration and the Haunted Huzzah. It began in 1977 as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute.

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  • #artisan market

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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