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FREE Family Fun Attractions at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival

By Kansas City Renaissance Festival August 30, 2018

It's time for the annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival! Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the festival grounds in Bonner Springs, KS.

Daily Armored Jousting

7 Themed Weekends

20 Stages of Live Entertainment

200 Artisan Booths for Endless Shopping

Food, Drinks, & More!

Open Weekends September 1 – October 14
Plus Labor Day and Columbus Day. 10am to 
7pm

Check out these FREE Family Fun Attractions that are included with admission and get your tickets now!



Enchanted Forest
Venture into the shaded garden that has been transformed and filled with fairies, pixies, nymphs, and other magical creatures that now call the forest their home.

Mermaid Cove
Watch as they dive, flip, and twirl majestically in the water! If you’re lucky, they may share a token of their magic with you.

Grand March Parade
Watch the Royal Court and other Festival Entertainers joyously greet all Festival Goers in this daily parade at 12:30 pm!

JoustWatch live armored jousting every day at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the Joust Track!

MaypoleMaypole dancing is a form of folk dance from Germany, England and Sweden. Come relive the traditional ribbon dance celebrating the seasons!
Throne of SwordsExperience the infamous, ominous Throne of Swords now located at our Throne of Swords Tavern! Be wary of the One Eyed ravens…

Villager BINGOCan you find them all? Play Villager Bingo for FREE and win a FREE festival ride. Pick up your card at the Info Booth at the Front Gate. All day!

Meet the King & QueenRelive history and meet King Henry and Queen Elizabeth at the Festival!






There are also games, contests, and a petting zoo!