Kansas City Renaissance Festival 2008:
Here ye, here ye--the coming of fall means many things to Kansas City. Cooler temperatures, football and the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Now in it's 32nd year, the KC Ren Fest has over 16 acres of fun filled games, rides, 500 costumed characters, 160+ shops, artisians and even the famed joust and that's just the start. There is something for everyone young and old at KC's Ren Fest....and don't forget to eat that Giant Turkey Leg!!!
Event Info:
The KC Ren Fest is open on weekends, August 30th-October 113th, Labor Day and Columbus Day.
Gates are open from 10am-7pm.
Location:
The KC Ren Fest is held in Bonner Springs in the park next to Verizon Wireless Ampitheater. Check out the KC Ren Festwebsite for a map and directions or call 1-800-373-0357.
Tickets:
Advance tickets are avaiable at the following locations:
Dillon's, Gerbe's, Baker's, and all greater Kansas City Hy-Vee's. Adults are $15.50 and Kids are $7.95 at these outlets.
Tickets may also be purchased on-line (with service charge) and at the gate.
Group ticket discounts are also available.
2008 Theme Weekends:
The KC Ren Fest have added 'Theme Weekends'--with a different theme each weekend in 2008.
2008 Scheduled themes include:
- A Royal Affair
- Enchanted Tales
- Mystic Bazaar
- Scotland the Brave (Scottish weekend!) [li[ A Taste of Canterbury
- Beauty and the Beasts
- The Spirit of Adventure
Check out the 2008 Theme Weekends List for complete details.
Be A Part of It......:
Think you make a fine damsel in distress?? Think you could hold court as crown jeweled Court Jester? Apply for a KC Ren Fest position here.
