King Henry VIII and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village, featuring something for the whole family. Pay heed to the exploits of jousting knights on thundering steeds, roam the village shops for unique crafts, delight in entertainment on one of our 25 stages, and feast on delicious food and drinks from the far reaches of the globe!
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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. Mid-America Festivals is the nation's largest producer of outdoor themed events.
Alcohol service will only be provided to guests 21 or older who show a valid, government-issued photo ID. The Kansas City Renaissance Festival reserves the right to refuse service to any individual who appears to be impaired or intoxicated. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. Bows are not permitted unless transported, by competitors, unstrung, to and from festival events, such as the longbow competition.
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. Watch the Royal Court and other Festival Entertainers joyously greet all Festival Goers in this daily parade at 12:30pm! Experience the infamous, ominous Throne of Swords now located at our Throne of Swords Tavern!
Love is in the air at Wine, Chocolate & Romance! Celebrate at the Wedding of the Century, then enjoy sweet treats and a stroll through the beautiful Festival grounds! Declare your love before all in our mass wedding, held upon the Shadowgate Downs Joust Field. After your ceremony, wind your way through the Festival, sharing your love with fellow Revelers, ending at your Cupcake and Punch Reception.
Come loud and thirsty, friends! Join us on a beer-lover's excursion through Canterbury to three renowned pubs. This 90-minute tour includes 3 beers and a commemorative mug! Departing from the Executioner's Stage three times a day, at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. *21 and over to drink. Humor content is PG-13.
Reviews (8)
Joshua Mcnabb
Jan 05, 2022
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K. K.
Dec 19, 2021
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First off, the concept and experience here used to be a top KC attraction. Through no fault of the excellent cast, the maintenance at this place now resembles a poorly organized trash dump. This year in particular, many of the concession stands were completely understaffed or unopened at all. The structures are slowly imploding around the site. There are without a doubt, building constructed in the 1400’s that probably are in better shape physically than this site. For a facility that generates as much revenue as this appears, (based upon the massive crowd sizes), how have they put no funds back
Johnny Leishman
Nov 03, 2021
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Kimberly Knutson
Oct 30, 2021
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Linda Ford
Oct 29, 2021
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Love this place! So many things to see and do here. Shops GALORE! Great food, great drinks, and oh my...those turkey legs!! Tons of free entertainment for all ages. Go early and stay until close. You Will never be bored! There are games and shows. Each day has a theme. If you haven't been, you are truly missing out! Make plans to go every year!!
Julie Wells
Oct 28, 2021
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Sarah Shumway
Oct 27, 2021
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We always love this place! It's so big and there is so much to do. Shows and jousting to watch, games (archery, axe and knife throwing, test of strength, kids games) decent food to eat, lots of shopping by so many talented individuals, plus so much more. Definitely fun to be had by the whole family. Worth the price for sure.
Erin Crain
Oct 24, 2021
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