The 2009 Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Festival Park
Come enjoy the fun! Learn more about this event, including what entertainment, shopping and food you can expect at this year's expanded festival.
2009 Dates, Hours and Themes:
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, rain or shine. (Show up early to catch the opening gate show, starting around 9:45 a.m.)
- September 5-6-7 - Highland Fling - Kilts & Celts
Honor is not dead at the Des Moines Renaissance Faire! Partake in the pageantry of noble knights vying for fair damsels. Compete in games of skill and chance and show off your prowess. Collect tokens of esteem and be dubbed "the most chivalrous man or woman" by Queen Catherine. Proudly sport your clan's tartan colors and proclaim your heritage September 5-7! All hail the Queen! - September 12-13 - Royal Romance - Favors & Flavors
September 12 and 13 may also be called the "weekend of wine, women, and song" for these are the days to celebrate the best in grape-stomping, romantic-nuzzling, and nuptial ceremonies. Come, join in the authentic English court dances, savor fine wines and ales, and steal kisses from the one you love! Yonder comes my lover! - September 19-20 - Buccaneer Pirates - Treasure & Pleasure
On September 19-20 the good folke of the Des Moines Renaissance Faire invite you to walk the plank! The 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Come rub shoulders with the scurviest dogs you've ever met this side of the high seas. Or toss back a tankard with the prettiest and liveliest
wenches in all of Christendom. Aaargh, mateys!
2009 Pricing and Discounts
Monday, Sep 8, 2009: Season passes are still available! Visit as many times as you like over the remaining four days for just $30! This lets you visit every day for $7.50 - half the price of a single day ticket!
| Under 5 | FREE |
| Ages 5-12 | $8 |
| Adult One Day Pass | $16 |
| Adult Two Day Pass | $23 |
| Season Pass (all 7 days) | $30 |
| Group discounts | Call 515-262-4100 |
See also: Tickets and Discounts
Location
- "Festival Park," a new 18-acre outdoor event center (and permanent home of the Des Moines Renaissance Faire). Located at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, just south of the state fairgrounds at 4051 Dean Ave.
- See also: Maps and Directions
Feel free to e-mail us with any questions, or call Sleepy Hollow Sports Park at (515) 262-4100.
Monday, September 28 2009
6:50 PM - 2010: 5th Year Anniversary! (posted by Webmaster)
We are already getting ready for the 2010 Des Moines Renaissance Faire, which will mark its fifth year at the Festival Park location. Stay tuned...
We are already getting ready for the 2010 Des Moines Renaissance Faire, which will mark its fifth year at the Festival Park location. Stay tuned...
Friday, September 18 2009
9:49 PM - Final Weekend! Talk Like a Pirate Day (Saturday)! (posted by Webmaster)
This is it, folks! Year four of the Des Moines Renaissance Faire at it's permanent Festival Park location comes to an end THIS WEEKEND (September 19-20, 2009). Please show your support and help the event continue to grow!
See you there! Dress piratey and talk piratey!
This is it, folks! Year four of the Des Moines Renaissance Faire at it's permanent Festival Park location comes to an end THIS WEEKEND (September 19-20, 2009). Please show your support and help the event continue to grow!
See you there! Dress piratey and talk piratey!
Thursday, September 17 2009
9:19 PM - Virus alerts: McAfee SiteAdvisor says it's okay? (posted by Webmaster)
I'm still getting reports that people are seeing virus alerts when visiting this site, but we still don't have any specific details on just "what" virus it is. McAfee SiteAdvisor gives this site a clean bill of health:
McAfee Site Advisor for dmrenfaire.com
...and does the "Security Check" link you can see at the bottom of each page on the site. Whatever is causing it, seems to be happening before you get to this actual site. If anyone can send me a screen shot of the alerts/pop-ups you get, that would be most helpful.
I'm still getting reports that people are seeing virus alerts when visiting this site, but we still don't have any specific details on just "what" virus it is. McAfee SiteAdvisor gives this site a clean bill of health:
McAfee Site Advisor for dmrenfaire.com
...and does the "Security Check" link you can see at the bottom of each page on the site. Whatever is causing it, seems to be happening before you get to this actual site. If anyone can send me a screen shot of the alerts/pop-ups you get, that would be most helpful.
Official Hotel Sponsors for 2009:
