Let’s plan a date!

Now that we know the Minnesota Renaissance Festival 2023 is on its way and that you’ll need a daily parking pass to attend the event, let’s talk about the themed weekends taking place this year.

Themed weekends selected

The 2023 Minnesota Renaissance Festival will run from August 19, 2023 to October 1, 2023. It’s named ‘Themed Weekends’, so you can decide on your favorite weekend theme and plan your trips and outfits accordingly. please:

August 19-20
once upon a time

August 26-27
highland fling

September 2nd, 3rd and 4th
wine, chocolate, romance

September 9th and 10th
weft stock

September 16-17
Experience your love of art

September 23-24
daring northern adventure

September 29th
festival friday

September 30-31
oktoberfest

dogs, marriage, fairy tales

Details for each weekend have not yet been listed, but some are believed to be similar to the past. Woofstock is clearly a dog-friendly weekend. “Wine, Chocolate, Romance” is a clear favorite for those who love chocolate or want to get married in a medieval setting. I’m sure ‘Once Upon a Time’ has some really neat fairy tale activities, but they aren’t listed at the moment.

Recommended park and ride options

If you prefer park and ride, there may be incentives to leave your car and take the bus. Adult patrons over the age of 13 receive $5 at “Bus Bucks”. According to the RenFest FB page, Use this coupon to get a discount on one general admission ticket purchased at the festival box office. Additionally, $5 “Bus Bucks” can be used to purchase souvenirs at the festival merchandise shop. “Bus Bucks” vouchers are limited to one per adult passenger per day.