The 2011 Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Festival Park
We are celebrating six years at Festival Park (though this is technically the 9th festival)! Learn more about this event, including what entertainment, shopping and food you can expect at this year's expanded festival.
(New landscaping! Photo taken on September 4, 2010)
2011 Dates, Hours and Themes:
- The first three weekends in September, starting Labor Day Weekend! 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine!
- September 3-4-5 - 'KNIGHTS, BARBARIANS & HEROES'
- September 10-11 - 'SCOTS, BRITONS & IRISH'
- September 17-18 - 'PIRATES, SCALLYWAGS & BUCCANEERS'
- Details on weekend themes will be added soon.
2011 Pricing and Discounts
| A full day (10 a.m to 6 p.m.), rain or shine! (If the forecast just looks drizzly, bring a rain poncho or umbrella and hang out in the merchant shops or be entertained in the Feast Hall and Viking Pavilion all day long! If weather keeps you from getting to the stages, we will bring the stages to you!) *Prices and event details subject to change at the front gate. **Your image (photos, video) may be captured while at the faire, and may be used for future promotion in ads, posters, etc. | |
| Under 5 | FREE |
| Ages 5-12 | $ 8 |
| Adult One Day Pass | $ 16 |
| Adult Two Day Pass | $ 25 |
| Season Pass (all 7 days) | $ 35 |
| Military discount | HALF PRICE for service person, their spouse, and children ages 13 and older. (Children age 5 through 12 are already half price for everyone.) |
| Parking (secured and patrolled) | $ 1 per vehicle. |
| Group discounts | Call 515-262-4100 |
| All shows (and the Treasure Hunt) | Included in price of admission! |
| But why pay full price? Area Hy-Vee's will soon have discount tickets, and $2-off coupons are available in some Casey's. You can pick up the show guide and some nearby Casey's and Hy-Vee | |
See also: Tickets and Discounts
Location
- "Festival Park" is 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.
Friday, January 27 2012
4:14 PM - More activities around Festival Park... (posted by Webmaster)
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, where Festival Park (home of the Des Moines Renaissance Faire) is located, has launched a new website dealing with some of the "unusual" races they host (such as the Run of the Living Dead, which was a 5K marathon all over property -- including through the Renaissance park -- with ZOMBIES). You can check it out here:
http://www.sleepyhollowraceplace.com
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, where Festival Park (home of the Des Moines Renaissance Faire) is located, has launched a new website dealing with some of the "unusual" races they host (such as the Run of the Living Dead, which was a 5K marathon all over property -- including through the Renaissance park -- with ZOMBIES). You can check it out here:
http://www.sleepyhollowraceplace.com
Tuesday, December 20 2011
6:22 AM - DMRF in Valley West Mall (posted by Webmaster)
This Christmas season, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park has a temporary store inside Valley West Mall (Des Moines) upstairs near the Younker's entrance. There is a small display dedicated to the Des Moines Renaissance Faire there. Stop by and say hi. (There is also a slide show running on a TV set nearby, showing a montage of photos from the 2011 season.)
This Christmas season, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park has a temporary store inside Valley West Mall (Des Moines) upstairs near the Younker's entrance. There is a small display dedicated to the Des Moines Renaissance Faire there. Stop by and say hi. (There is also a slide show running on a TV set nearby, showing a montage of photos from the 2011 season.)
Thursday, November 3 2011
1:26 PM - DMRF announces new Entertainment Coordinator (posted by Webmaster)
The management team of Festivals International and the Des Moines Renaissance Faire have selected Lynne Melssen, our Community Relations Director, to also take on the duties of Entertainment Coordinator. Lynne will be responsible for booking the entertainment for all three weekends of the 2012 Des Moines Renaissance Faire. Stage and lane acts wishing to be a part of next year's festival should contact Lynne and arrange for an audition - either in person or via DVD.
http://www.dmrenfaire.com/contact_lynne.shtml
The management team of Festivals International and the Des Moines Renaissance Faire have selected Lynne Melssen, our Community Relations Director, to also take on the duties of Entertainment Coordinator. Lynne will be responsible for booking the entertainment for all three weekends of the 2012 Des Moines Renaissance Faire. Stage and lane acts wishing to be a part of next year's festival should contact Lynne and arrange for an audition - either in person or via DVD.
http://www.dmrenfaire.com/contact_lynne.shtml
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