The 2012 Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Festival Park
We are celebrating seven years at Festival Park (though this is technically the 10th 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)
2012 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 1-3
- September 8-9
- September 15-16
- Weekend themes will be announced soon.
2012 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 | $ tba |
| Adult One Day Pass | $ tba |
| Adult Two Day Pass | $ tba |
| Season Pass (all 7 days) | $ tba |
| 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? Discount coupons, group discounts, and other special offers will be made available. | |
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.
Wednesday, February 29 2012
9:16 PM - Pet Policy updated for service animals. (posted by Webmaster)
The Policies page has been updated to reflect that the pet admission policy does not apply to service animals.
The Policies page has been updated to reflect that the pet admission policy does not apply to service animals.
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.)
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