The 2009 Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Festival Park
Come enjoy the fun! Learn more about this event, included 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
- PRICES INCLUDE TAX:
- Adult: $16
- Ages 5-12: $8
- Under 5: FREE!
- Adult Two Day Pass: $23
- Season Pass: $30
- 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.
Thursday, July 2 2009
6:34 PM - Mark Your Calendar... (Des Moines Register) (posted by Webmaster)
The Des Moines Register mentions this year's DMRF in the July 2nd edition. See a link on our Publicity page.
The Des Moines Register mentions this year's DMRF in the July 2nd edition. See a link on our Publicity page.
Wednesday, July 1 2009
9:54 PM - Des Moines Ren Faire on Twitter (posted by Webmaster)
I'm not sure how we will be using this account yet, but for those who follow Twitter, the Des Moines Renaissance Faire now has an account there:
http://twitter.com/dmrenfaire
I'm not sure how we will be using this account yet, but for those who follow Twitter, the Des Moines Renaissance Faire now has an account there:
http://twitter.com/dmrenfaire
Monday, June 29 2009
7:33 PM - 2009 information begins... (posted by Webmaster)
Ticket prices and weekend themes for the 2009 Des Moines Renaissance Faire have been added to the site. Other details (entertainment, vendors, etc.) will follow in coming months leading up to the Labor Day weekend opening.
Ticket prices and weekend themes for the 2009 Des Moines Renaissance Faire have been added to the site. Other details (entertainment, vendors, etc.) will follow in coming months leading up to the Labor Day weekend opening.
Official Hotel Sponsors for 2009:
