45 years of knights, jousting, turkey legs, kings & queens, shows, contests and fun events. The 2022 festival was open September 3rd to October 16 on the weekends from 10AM - 7PM. This festival is open rain or shine...be ready to know what the weather looks like before you plan your visit!
Throw tomatoes, learn how to use swords, visit one of the many beer gardens/tents, watch live performing pirates and singing/dancing actors, or simply find a spot to sit back and look at all of the creative outfits worn by the workers and spectators. Live jousting takes place at 1PM, 3PM, and 5PM every weekend day the festival is open. The jousting events are definitely a fan favorite.
Truth be told, I thought this was the first time I had visited the KC Renaissance Festival but apparently my parents took me and my sister to the festival when were little kids! My sister dressed up as a knight and applauded the jousting. I had dressed up as a princess and fanned over the queens outfits and dresses. I'd highly recommend bringing your kiddos to this festival because it can teach them so much about a life outside of the normal they see everyday. Life used to be like this...can you believe it?!?! There is PLENTY of fun and safe activities for kids to do.
There are countless of stands to buy renaissance themed attire like elf ears, wands, knights armor, fairy dresses, horns and fur pelts, handmade jewelry...to name a few.
I didn't dress up this year...but next year you better believe I will be going all out in renaissance attire!
There are a handful of stands to snag a meal such as a turkey legs, bratwursts, fries and more. Fair warning: the lines can be VERY long.
Along with weddings, plan your next birthday party, bachelor/bachelorette party, reunions, graduations, and more. You can also bring your dog (if well behaved and trained).
In most cases you can use your card, but I would suggest bringing cash because some stands only accept cash (yes - there is an ATM just in case you forgot...like I did).
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Address: 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
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