The 2010 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.
2010 Dates, Hours and Themes:
- Three weekends in September, starting Labor Day Weekend!
- September 4-5-6 - 'KNIGHTS, BARBARIANS & HEROES'
The opening weekend of the 8th annual Des Moines Renaissance Faire brings Canterbury-on-Sherwood to life with knights in shining armor, warriors from ages past and the classic legends from stories of European lore. All ages will appreciate the full immersion into our wide variety of shows, exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on experiences. Cross the bridged moat into a land of enchantment. - September 11-12 - 'SCOTS, BRITONS & IRISH'
From the Highland Champions and their heavy lifting games to the archers of Sherwood Forest, the land of faerie tales and pre-American history (Great Britain) brings us entertainment, food and merchants from afar. Be thee Scot, Welsh, Cornish, Irish, Briton, English, leprechaun, elfin, faery, Shakespearian or are simply intrigued by these lively cultures this weekend was created for lasting memories and the pleasure of all. - September 18-19 - 'PIRATES, PERSIANS & BUCCANEERS'
The Queen's Navy sails the high seas yet docks at the Canterbury River only to find freebooters of all sorts, both historical and fantasy. From Capt. Morgan to Capt. Hook and from sailing wenches to treehouse faeries this is the weekend for all things of sea legend. Landlubbers beware as our castle town gets invaded by delightful characters from lands as near as the Caribbean and as far as Persia - thanks to the Prince sending us his exotic dancers and bladesmen.
2010 Pricing and Discounts
| Under 5 | FREE |
| Ages 5-12 | $ TBA |
| Adult One Day Pass | $ TBA |
| Adult Two Day Pass | $ TBA |
| Season Pass (all 7 days) | $ TBA |
| 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.
Thursday, July 8 2010
12:34 AM - Raw footage from 2009... (posted by Webmaster)
At closing gate in 2009, we gathered some visitors together to help with with some silliness that might end up in a TV commercial for 2010. Here is an unedited look at what they did...
At closing gate in 2009, we gathered some visitors together to help with with some silliness that might end up in a TV commercial for 2010. Here is an unedited look at what they did...
Wednesday, July 7 2010
6:14 PM - Newton Daily News mentions DMRF (posted by Webmaster)
Yesterday, the Newton Daily News carried an article about this year's Des Moines Renaissance Faire. You can check it out on the Publicity page of this site.
Yesterday, the Newton Daily News carried an article about this year's Des Moines Renaissance Faire. You can check it out on the Publicity page of this site.
Sunday, July 4 2010
4:49 PM - "Five Years - Our Short History" (posted by Webmaster)
Huzzah! Welcome patrons and playtrons to the fifth year at Iowa's newest theme park, Canterbury-on-Sherwood. Even though
this is the eighth DES MOINES RENAISSANCE FAIRE, it marks a full hand of years that we are home at "festival park" hidden behind Sleepy Hollow Sports Park. That's right - hidden. When folks first pass through the wall of trees and over the troll bridge and then lay eyes on our re-created merry olde English castle town (including one of the largest castles in the Midwest) they are bowled over to the point of verbal exclamations.
If you haven't been out to one of our September weekends to see this remarkable physical spectacle of 35 shops, 10 stages, a Sherwood Forest living history realm, a pirate cove with the ship beached on sand, archery range, gaming stalls, children's realm play area & stage, faerie treehouse, jousting arena, castle torture chamber, food shop row, feasting hall, and all the splendid landscaping -- then be mindful this is only part of the total experience.
The other part is the wide array of professional acts and solo performers who come in from all over the U.S. With each weekend having its own theme, we can dress the stages and lanes of the village with a variety of period entertainment.
Then add all of the exhibiting demonstrators with the numerous artisan merchants, and you'll see why so many people are buying the season pass or coming each weekend.
Now is the time to start planning for one of the most memorable experiences you'll have in Des Moines in 2010. Start
by looking at www.dmrenfaire.com
Producing-director,
Gregory Wm. Schmidt
aka Sir William Rogers
Huzzah! Welcome patrons and playtrons to the fifth year at Iowa's newest theme park, Canterbury-on-Sherwood. Even though
this is the eighth DES MOINES RENAISSANCE FAIRE, it marks a full hand of years that we are home at "festival park" hidden behind Sleepy Hollow Sports Park. That's right - hidden. When folks first pass through the wall of trees and over the troll bridge and then lay eyes on our re-created merry olde English castle town (including one of the largest castles in the Midwest) they are bowled over to the point of verbal exclamations.
If you haven't been out to one of our September weekends to see this remarkable physical spectacle of 35 shops, 10 stages, a Sherwood Forest living history realm, a pirate cove with the ship beached on sand, archery range, gaming stalls, children's realm play area & stage, faerie treehouse, jousting arena, castle torture chamber, food shop row, feasting hall, and all the splendid landscaping -- then be mindful this is only part of the total experience.
The other part is the wide array of professional acts and solo performers who come in from all over the U.S. With each weekend having its own theme, we can dress the stages and lanes of the village with a variety of period entertainment.
Then add all of the exhibiting demonstrators with the numerous artisan merchants, and you'll see why so many people are buying the season pass or coming each weekend.
Now is the time to start planning for one of the most memorable experiences you'll have in Des Moines in 2010. Start
by looking at www.dmrenfaire.com
Producing-director,
Gregory Wm. Schmidt
aka Sir William Rogers
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