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.
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 30 – Oct 12th, 2025
Plus Monday September 1st: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Knights of Lights December 2025
And October 13th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kegs 'N' Eggs
April 11, 2026
11am - 5pm
Rain or Shine!
What You Should Know...
Open:
Seasonally: August, September, October
Hours:Closed Today. Opens Thu
10:00am -
7:00pm
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
Extra Fun...
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.
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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.