The 2022 Minnesota Renaissance Festival is just around the corner! Save by thinking ahead and buying your Minnesota Renaissance Festival tickets NOW!
We can sometimes find Minnesota Renaissance Festival discount tickets on Groupon. I’m not seeing any current offers right now, but you can always check HERE to see if there are any deals available.
Another option if you have a Costco membership is to purchase their deal 2 Adult Admission Tickets and 2 Turkey Drumsticks for $44.99 (a savings of 35%).
Wondering about other Minnesota Renaissance Festival discounts and coupons? Keep reading!
Minnesota Renaissance Festival Information
The Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays, August 20 through October 2. It’s also open on Labor Day (Monday, September 5) and Festival Friday, September 30.
Hours are 9 am – 7 pm each day, rain or shine. Parking is free.
Ticket Prices
You’ll pay the most for admission when you wait to buy your tickets at the gate. Festival Gate Admission is $26.95/adult, $24.95/senior (65+), and $17.95/child (5-12). Children 4 and under are free.
If you buy your tickets in advance, you’ll pay $23.95/adult and $15.50/child (5-12). Tickets can be purchased online or at one of their ticket outlets. Note that tickets purchased online have a $3 handling fee per ticket.
Note: Purchase your tickets online in July to save even more! Adult tickets drop to $22.50 each, senior tickets are $20.50 each, and child tickets are $13.50 online through July 31, 2022.
Special Discounts
Military Discount: $5 off admission at the gate with valid ID
Valid for all current and past military members.
September 3 – 5: BOGO Adult Admission tickets for military with valid ID
First Responders: Half Price Admission with valid ID (September 10 – 11 only)
Includes firefighters, EMTs, uniformed police officers, state troopers, 911 dispatchers, correction officers, evidence technicians, investigators, medical professionals, and nurses
Group Discount: $19.50/adult, $12.50/child (5-12)
Valid for groups with 10 or more adults (order tickets HERE)
Weekend Promotions
August 20 & 21 – Once Upon a Time
Turn in your receipts totaling $250+ to the information booth located inside of Kings Gate and receive one FREE admission ticket to return on one of the remaining weekends
FREE admission when you donate blood at the on-site Bloodmobile (register HERE with sponsor code 4149)
FREE admission for Honor Roll scholars (bring your report card to the box office)
August 27 & 28 – Highland Fling
Turn in your receipts totaling $250+ to the information booth located inside of Kings Gate and receive one FREE admission ticket to return on one of the remaining weekends
FREE admission for Honor Roll scholars (bring your report card to the box office)
September 3, 4 & 5 – Wine, Chocolate & Romance
BOGO Adult Admission tickets for military (up to 2 offers)
FREE admission for Honor Roll scholars (bring your report card to the box office)
Christmas in September ticket for $30 (Labor Day only): includes admission, appetizers, gift bag, special deals, and holiday experiences
September 10 & 11 – Woofstock
Half Price admission for First Responders
FREE admission for Honor Roll scholars (bring your report card to the box office)
Half-Price Pet Admission ($5)
September 17 & 18 – Middle Eastern Bazaar
Half-Price Admission for current Boy or Girl Scouts and their leaders (arrive in uniform)
FREE admission for Honor Roll scholars (bring your report card to the box office)
September 24 & 25 – Shamrocks & Shenanigans
$5 off Adult Admission with motorcycle license
FREE admission for Honor Roll scholars (bring your report card to the box office)
September 30, October 1 & 2 – Festival Friday and Oktoberfest
Ladies & Lords Shopping Day for $25 (Friday): includes admission, glass of wine, gift bag, and the opportunity to receive discounts from select artisans
FREE admission for Honor Roll scholars (bring your report card to the box office)
Debbie mc says
Love love love the Renaissance festival!!
Jennifer Eberhard says
What defines your honor roll discount?
Thrifty Minnesota says
As we mention in the post, we don’t know what defines their Honor Roll Discount, so it would be best to contact the Renaissance Festival to verify their current policy.
Dawn Vant Hof says
Will there be a renaissance Festival this year. What age is considered senior
Thrifty Minnesota says
We haven’t yet heard any confirmation about the 2020 Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Senior Tickets are for ages 65 and up.
kevin says
Website doesnt have the tickets anymore