Summer is home to many fairs, festivals, and gatherings across the state of Minnesota, but one of our favorites is the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, which is holding its 45th season this year!. It holds the pedigree of being the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States, where it sees an annual attendance of 300,000. Thankfully, it’s just a short trip from the Brainerd, MN area, and there’s free parking!

When is the 2015 Minnesota Renaissance Festival

The 2015 Minnesota Renaissance Festival will be open every weekend from August 22 – October 4. They will also open for Labor Day (September 6) and on Friday October 2 for the event Festival Friday. Doors open at 9am and the Fair closes at 7pm. Rain or shine, the festival goes on!

The 2015 Minnesota Renaissance Festival has seven themed weekends, 250 artisan booths for shopping, 16 live entertainment stages, live armored jousting, plenty of food, and more!

How to get into the 2015 Minnesota Renaissance Festival

At the Gate Ticket Prices

Adult Admission – $22.95
Child Admission (5-12) – $13.95
Senior Admission (65+) – $20.95

Season Pass Adult – $89.95
Season Pass Child – $50.95
2 Day Pass – $35.95

Regal Family Bundle – $95.00

• 4 Admission Tickets
• 4 Poster T-shirts
• 4 Food vouchers

2015 Theme Weekends at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Highland Fling – Aug. 22 and 23

Silk Road: Discover the Riches – Aug. 29 and 30

Passport to Adventure – Sept. 5, 6 and 7

Canines and Christmas – Sept. 12 and 13

Shamrocks and Shenanigans – Sept. 19 and 20

Wine, Chocolate and Romance – Sept 26 and 27

Festival Friday – Oct. 2

Oktoberfest – Oct. 3 and 4

The drive from Brainerd MN to the Festival grounds is about 2.5 hours. Stop by our service center to make sure your vehicle is in perfect running condition to get you there without a hitch! Looking to save a bit of money? Have a look at our coupons for sweet service deals.