Your original and family-friendly festival, established in 2004 and produced by the folks that have been bringing Renaissance festivals to Des Moines since 1993. This is the “Des Moines Renaissance Faire” that has been at Water Works Park (2004), Iowa State Fairgrounds (2004-2005), Sleepy Hollow property (2006-2015), and now west of Saylorville Township (2019-current). We look forward to seeing you again!
West of Saylorville Township behind Puttmasters At The Pines.
2977 NW 66th Ave
Des Moines IA 50313
- Premiere Performances
- Magnificent Merchants
- Fantastic Foods & Libations
May 14-16, 2021
Friday 4:30-8:30
Saturday 10:30-7:30
Sunday 10:30-5:30
Free Parking
$13 adults / $7 kids (8-14)
Extra days just $3.
7 and under free.
FREE PARKING!
Special Thanks to last year’s (2020) Lodging Sponsors:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
165 Adventureland Dr NW
Altoona, IA 50009
Reservations: 515-967-1855
Residence Inn by Marriott Ankeny
1515 SW Main Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
Reservations: 515-446-7300
Holiday Inn and Suites
4800 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50322
Reservations: 515-278-4755
The Des Moines Renaissance Faire is produced by Iowa-based and family-owned Festivals International which started the Iowa Renaissance Festival in 1992. Want to know more? Check out our history page!
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Other 2021 Events
Here are some other events in the region you might enjoy:
- Apr 24-25: Nebraska Ren Faire–Omaha, NE
- May 1-2: Ren Fest of Nebraska–Bellevue, NE *
- May 8-9: Ren Fest of Nebraska–Bellevue, NE *
- May 14-16: Des Moines Ren Faire (Spring)–Des Moines, IA
- May 22-23: Midlands Ren Revel & Pirate Fest (Spring)–Council Bluffs, IA
- May 29-31: Iowa Ren Fest–Amana Colonies, IA
- June 5-6: Iowa Ren Fest–Amana Colonies, IA
- Aug 28-29: Midlands Ren Revel & Pirate Fest (Summer)–Council Bluffs, IA
- Sep 11-12: Iowa-Minnesota Pirate Fest–Clear Lake, IA
- Sep 25-26: Quad Cities Ren Faire–Davenport, IA
- Fall: New event to be announced.
- For more costume events across America, check out Faire Finder.
* Not associated with our Nebraska Ren Faire.