This year will be the 11th season with John Behr as King Henry at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. He has been with the Renaissance Festival for over three decades since he was… [Read more]
John Behr’s 11th Festival Season as King Henry
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Cast Bio – Four Pints Shy
Four Pints Shy was formed in 2009, when some former members of “Drunk & Disorderly” joined with a couple of new musicians. Although there are no distinct “characters” in this band, the… [Read more]
Cast Bio – Court Revelers
Bringing the experience of the Renaissance alive with great voices and great characters, The Court Revelers serenade the Royal Court and all visitors to the Realm from the stage and in the… [Read more]
Artisan Appreciation – Doo’s Wingalings
Dorianne Darchow or “Doo the Wingaling Fairy” has been making her one of a kind costume wings for almost 10 years. Doo specializes in handmade costume wings in many colors, sizes, and… [Read more]
Artisan Appreciation – Tread Light Gear
Laura Reynolds is the skilled woman behind Tread Light Gear. For sixteen years, she has been handcrafting custom moccasins, sandals, and leather gear. The leather used is tanned by a family operated… [Read more]
Artisan Appreciation – Medieval Mapmaker
Jesse Kennedy, known to Festival goers as the Medieval Mapmaker, creates hand-drawn maps on parchment paper and leather. These maps are drawn freehand, without tracing or projecting. After learning calligraphy through years of letter-writing,… [Read more]
Activities Fit for a King!
Enjoy a weekend with the boys at the Renaissance Festival. The festival has activities that satisfy any whim from entertainment to culinary desires. Every weekend has daily events and fit for a king!
Huzzah! Opening Weekend at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival!
Huzzah! Opening weekend of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival August 20 & 21!
10 family friendly activities
You and your family can enjoy a fun and interactive experience this summer at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.