The 2008 Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Festival Park
Come enjoy the fun! See what was added for 2007, then learn more about this event, and explore the entertainment, shopping and food you can expect at this year's expanded festival.
2008 Dates & Hours
10
a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Aug 30/31st & Sep 1st - "Pirates, Heroes & Daring Duels"
- Sept. 6/7th - "Highlanders, Celts & Lucky Lasses"
- Sept. 13/14th - "Romance, Wine & Royal Revelry"
2008 Pricing and Hy-Vee Discounts
- Pay full price at the gate, or buy discount tickets at local Hy-Vee stores.
- Secured and Patrolled Parking: $1 per vehicle
- Adult Single Day: $15.10 + tax
- Child Single Day: $8 + tax (ages 5-12, tots free)
- Adult Two Day Pass: $25 + tax
- Adult Season Passes (all 7 days): $55 + tax
- Group discount tickets can be had by calling (515) 262-4100.
See also: Tickets and Discounts
Location
- "Festival Park," a new 18-acre outdoor event center (and permanent home of the Des Moines Renaissance Faire). Located at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, just south of the state fairgrounds at 4051 Dean Ave.
- See also: Maps and Directions
Feel free to e-mail us with any questions, or call Sleepy Hollow Sports Park at (515) 262-4100.
Wednesday, August 6 2008
5:25 PM - Welcome, Hampton Inn (West DM) (posted by Webmaster)
Our lodging page has been updated, and we'd like to welcome a new hotel sponsor:
Hampton Inn - West Des Moines
7060 Lake Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 223-4700
Notes: Call in to book with a special $89 rate for the Renaissance Faire.
Our lodging page has been updated, and we'd like to welcome a new hotel sponsor:
Hampton Inn - West Des Moines
7060 Lake Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 223-4700
Notes: Call in to book with a special $89 rate for the Renaissance Faire.
Tuesday, August 5 2008
11:01 PM - (posted by Webmaster)
Check out our personal appearance schedule, come out and meet costumed characters and place your name into our free drawing for an "official" Des Moines Renaissance Faire Jousting Steed, courtesy of Games & More of Valley West Mall in West Des Moines.
Check out our personal appearance schedule, come out and meet costumed characters and place your name into our free drawing for an "official" Des Moines Renaissance Faire Jousting Steed, courtesy of Games & More of Valley West Mall in West Des Moines.Monday, August 4 2008
6:51 PM - Appearance Schedule updated... And more... (posted by Webmaster)
The Publicity page has been updated with a list of upcoming appearances that some of our festival characters and volunteers will be making.
Also, minor updates on the Tickets page (discount tickets!), and the About page.
The Publicity page has been updated with a list of upcoming appearances that some of our festival characters and volunteers will be making.
Also, minor updates on the Tickets page (discount tickets!), and the About page.
