Kansas renaissance festivals and faires are a great place to show off your handmade medieval garb and accessories. These are listed by date they occur. Dates are not exact because they change every year, check the official festival websites for exact dates, times and admission rates.
1. Great Plains Ren Fest
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- When:
Spring Festival: One Weekend in April
Fall Festival: One Weekend in October - Where:
Sedgwick County Park
6300 W 13th Street
Wichita, KS 67212
See a map to this festival.
Artisans, vendors and entertainers. This festival occurs once in the Spring, and again in the Fall. Visit the website for more information. Sedgwick County Park. 6300 W 13th Street Wichita, KS 67212
2. Kansas City Renaissance Festival
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- When: Labor Day Weekend to Mid-October
- Where:
628 N 126th St
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
See a map to this festival.
Kansas City Renaissance Festival gates are awaiting to open! Nearly 16 acres of shaded lanes come to life with over 500 costumed characters, more than 160 artisans, 13 stages brimming with unique, live entertainment, festive and beautiful music and food befitting royalty!
3. Interactive Map of U.S. Renaissance Festivals
Map of US Renaissance Festivals
Find renaissance festivals in your state or in the neighboring states, or plan a weekend of costume fun on a medieval vacation across the country. This map of U.S. renaissance festivals will help you in your quest.
4. Show us Your Renaissance Garb
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We want to see what you wore and what you plan to wear to the next renaissance faire. Tell us... was it handmade? Who made it? Did you add your own touches to an existing piece bought at a renaissance faire? We already know ren folk aren't shy, so it's time to upload ye olde photos!
5. What to Wear to a Renaissance Faire
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There are people from all walks of life who attend renaissance festivals, and that calls for a lot of crazy costuming. Find out what is generally appropriate and learn how to create some of your own renaissance festival 'garb'.
6. Tell Us About Your Ren Faire Experience
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Tell us about it. Ask questions on where to get gowns, how to sew bodices. The forum awaits thee.
