Latest News: Saturday, May 3 2008 - 2008 landscaping update...

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

Sauboo the War TrollTo be announced, but the past two years it has been Labor Day Weekend and the following two weekends (7 days total).

Tickets

Location

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!

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

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.

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