Why You Should Go...

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1977 as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute. Since then, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival has grown to be one of the largest Renaissance Festivals in the United States, with an annual attendance of 200,000.

Open Weekends
August 31 – Oct 13th, 2024

Plus Mondays September 2nd: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

And October 14th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rain or Shine!

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Why You Should Go...

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival began its journey in September of 1977 as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute. Since then, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival has grown to be one of the largest Renaissance Festivals in the United States, with an annual attendance of 200,000.

Open Weekends
August 31 – Oct 13th, 2024

Plus Mondays September 2nd: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

And October 14th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rain or Shine!

What You Should Know...

Open: Seasonally: August, September, October

Hours: Closed Today. Opens Wed

Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm

Cost: Less than $50

Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups, Military

Access: Service Animals, Pets

Parking: Free On-site

Available: Restaurant, Bar, Concessions, Private Dining, Patio Dining, Kids Activities, Family Restroom, Wheelchairs, Gift Shop

Insider Info

Free parking.

The festival site is on 22 acres with uneven terrain - wear comfortable walking shoes.

In addition to being open on weekends, also open on Labor Day and Columbus Day. 

Fun Facts

Children's Realm has free entertainment and activities throughout the day for children.

Free Live Combat Joust daily at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 pm.

 

Human Chess Match daily at 3:30 pm. 

Mermaid Cove is a must see!

 

Enchanted Forest has a Fairy House exhibit with over 300 fairy houses in it.