Each fall, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival is held in Bonner Springs, Kansas. This family-friendly entertainment includes a daily parade of King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine of Parr marching through the festival grounds, jousting knights, lots of games and rides. There are over 160 shops and booths at the fair offering unique arts and crafts, 25 stages of entertainment, and lots of delicious food. The fair is attended by about 180,000 people every year.
Kansas City Renaissance Festival 2024 dates & schedule
The festival starts from the Labor Day weekend and goes on for seven weekends in a row, each with its unique theme. In 2024, the event begins on August 31st and lasts until October 13th. Festival doors are open from 10 am till 7 pm. There's also fun planned on Mondays – September 2nd (also from 10 am to 7 pm) and October 14th (10 am to 5 pm).
Kansas City Renaissance Festival History
The Kansas City Renaissance Festival was founded in 1977 by the Kansas City Art Institute. A beautiful fictional 16th-century English village has cozy tree-lined lanes, murals and nicely decorated buildings. Visitors can watch artisans demonstrate wood carving and metal crafting techniques.
Kansas City Renaissance Festival games
Games at the Kansas City Renaissance Fair include a Chess Match, Test of Strength, Archery, Axe Throw, Knife Throw, Star Throw, Knacker Ball, Jacob’s Ladder Leapin’ Lizards, Siege the Fort, and Crossbow. Renaissance-inspired rides include Barrel of Bedlam, Ram & Swan, Dragon, Carousel, Pirate’s Plunge, and Camel Rides.
Kansas City Renaissance Festival food
The Faire also offers a few food areas where you feast like a king. You'll find everything from pretzels and fish sandwiches to turkey burgers and fried pickles. Wash it all down with a glass of refreshing apple cider, and continue the celebration.
