The 2007 Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Festival Park
2008 event information will be posted later this year. To learn about other upcoming events, check out the Festival Park website.
Come enjoy the fun! See what was added for 2007, then learn more about this event, and explore the entertainment, shopping and food you can expect at this year's expanded festival.
2008 Dates & Hours
To
be announced, but the past two years it has been Labor Day Weekend and
the following two weekends (7 days total).
- Aug 30/31st & Sep 1st - "Pirates, Heroes & Daring Duels"
- Sept. 6/7th - "Highlanders, Celts & Lucky Lasses"
- Sept. 13/14th - "Romance, Wine & Royal Revelry"
Tickets
- Secured and Patrolled Parking: $TBA per vehicle
- Adult Single Day: $TBA
- Child Single Day: $TBA (ages 5-12, tots free)
- Adult Two Day and Season Passes (all 7 days) will also be
available.
* these prices reflect tax included - Discount tickets can be found at most Hy-Vee stores in the metro area, and group discount tickets can be had by calling (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.
Saturday, May 3 2008
8:59 PM - 2008 landscaping update... (posted by Webmaster)
From Dori, our festival landscaper...
82--count 'em!--82 Miscanthus sinensis have been planted! This ornamental grass (commonly called Zebra grass) grows 4-6 feet tall and produces striped foliage. It has been planted in numerous locations throughout the 20-acre park and will form the backbone to a number of new landscape beds being installed this spring. These plants are courtesy of Susan Gunnink of Clive, Iowa. A hearty "Huzzah!" to Lady Susan!
From Dori, our festival landscaper...
82--count 'em!--82 Miscanthus sinensis have been planted! This ornamental grass (commonly called Zebra grass) grows 4-6 feet tall and produces striped foliage. It has been planted in numerous locations throughout the 20-acre park and will form the backbone to a number of new landscape beds being installed this spring. These plants are courtesy of Susan Gunnink of Clive, Iowa. A hearty "Huzzah!" to Lady Susan!
Wednesday, March 12 2008
5:13 PM - Welcome, Renaissance Savery Hotel! (posted by Webmaster)
We would like to welcome the Renaissance Savery Hotel as our first hotel sponsor for 2008. This historic hotel is only 4.5 miles from the festival site, and they will be offering a $27 discount for performers, merchants, or just those traveling to visit the festival (room rate of $86 + tax). Check them out on our Lodging page, or call them direct:
Renaissance Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(800) 514-4706
We would like to welcome the Renaissance Savery Hotel as our first hotel sponsor for 2008. This historic hotel is only 4.5 miles from the festival site, and they will be offering a $27 discount for performers, merchants, or just those traveling to visit the festival (room rate of $86 + tax). Check them out on our Lodging page, or call them direct:
Renaissance Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(800) 514-4706
Saturday, January 19 2008
4:16 PM - Happy 2008 from Festival Park! (posted by Webmaster)
Happy new year for Festival Park! Right now, the park is covered in snow, while just across the river that snow is being put to good use on the Sleepy Hollow Sports Park tubing and skiing hills. You can check out the winter activity on their site at:
http://www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com
There's also the Des Moines Winter Games coming up:
http://dmwintergames.com/
So drop by there, and check back here later this Spring for announcements about 2008.
Happy new year for Festival Park! Right now, the park is covered in snow, while just across the river that snow is being put to good use on the Sleepy Hollow Sports Park tubing and skiing hills. You can check out the winter activity on their site at:
http://www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com
There's also the Des Moines Winter Games coming up:
http://dmwintergames.com/
So drop by there, and check back here later this Spring for announcements about 2008.
