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Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Minnesota Renaissance Festival is an attraction in Shakopee, MN, part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open seasonally, weekends late August through early October.

12364 Chestnut Blvd · Shakopee, MN

Why you should go…

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival transforms grounds near Shakopee into a 16th-century European village for seven weekends each late summer and fall, drawing more than 300,000 visitors a year. Founded in 1971, it is one of the largest Renaissance festivals in the United States, with over 700 entertainers, artisan shopping and food vendors. The 2026 season runs from August 22 through October 4, with adult gate admission around $27 to $30.

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