Lots of entertainment for the whole family. Including Jousting, artisan marketplace, jugglers, music, dance, comedy shows, acrobatic performances and more! Talent from all over the world come to perform at the Colorado Renaissance Festival. This festival has been going on for a long time. As a matter of fact, this year marks their 43rd anniversary!
I absolutely love going to the Colorado Renaissance Festival. I just love seeing all the different costumes and performers. Most of the costumes are homemade. I can’t believe how talented some people are. Some costumes are so intricate that you’d expect to see them in a movie or on stage. In order to fully live the experience, I like to dress up. As do a lot of people. So don’t be shy if you are thinking about dressing up. It’s all part of the complete experience.
Great Food!
While you are here, make sure to try the turkey leg. There’s nothing better than walking around like a barbarian with a giant piece of meat. Tender and smoked to perfection, it’s absolutely delicious! If you still have room left over, try the Steak or sausage on a stake. Both are tender and extremely tasty. Be it as it may, I have yet to find something on their menu that I do not like. It’s all excellent.
See the full festival menu here
Eight Themed Weekends
| June 15-16 | Opening Weekend- A Magical Adventure |
| June 22-23 | Royal Ale and Art Festival- Free Ale sampling at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30-2:00 pm |
| June 29-30 | Celtic Festival featuring musicians, Celtic dance groups, and pipe bands. “Best Man In Kilts” contest. |
| July 6-7 | Children’s Weekend – Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Costume contest at the Fortune Stage at 3:30 pm. |
| July 13-14 | Wine Revelry – Legendary grape stomping competition as well as Free Wine sampling at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30-2:00 pm |
| July 20-21 | Love & Romance – Renew your vows and Free White Claw Hard Seltzer sampling at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30-2:00 pm |
| July 27-28 | Pirate Invasion – Pirate costume contest and treasure hunt for kids. |
| August 3-4 | Farewell Mardi Gras Festival – Closing weekend. Mardi gras festival with beads music and dance. |
Hours
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Rain or shine.
2019 Schedule:
June 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
July 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
August 3-4 2019
Adults: $25 or $22 if you buy your tickets at King Soopers.
Children 5-12: $12 Children under 5 are free
Plan to spend 4-6 hours here. Wear good walking shoes, sunscreen and don’t forget a camera. If you like to dress up, bring your own costume or you can rent one on site.
Directions
Colorado Renaissance Festival
650 W. Perry Park Ave.
Larkspur, CO 80118
Watch for the brown signs to lead you to your destination.
From Denver:
1- Get on I-25 South. Use exit 173.
2- Continue on S Spruce Mountain Rd. Turn right onto E Perry Park Ave. Turn Left, take a slight right, turn left and take another slight right. Destination will be on your left.
From Colorado Springs:
1- Take I-25 North and use Exit 172. Then follow step two listed above.
Accommodations
The closest accommodations are in Castle Rock. My link will search through all the online sites to find you the best price available.
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