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Minnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379
+1 952 496 9232
site: Minnesota Renaissance Festival
#2 of 7 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Mingle with costumed lords and ladies, peasants, burghers, musicians, jugglers and artisans, all carrying out their duties in character. This permanent medieval village is open weekends from mid-August through September each year. See skits, comedy troupes, musicians, demonstrations and even take classes in calligraphy. Do not miss the joust! Vendors from all over the area offer crafts and goods of all kinds, many handmade. And the food is definitely not run-of-the-mill. Plenty here for kids, too, from a game arcade (non-electronic) to elephant or pony rides. Admission: Adults USD16.95-19.95; Seniors USD17.95; Children(6-12) USD8.50-10.95.

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