Take a step back in time at the Colorado Renaissance Festival this summer.
Knights, kings, queens, and everything in between will return to Larkspur starting this Saturday for eight weekends of jousting, knighting ceremonies, and much more.
The annual festival features a wide range of entertainment for attendees of all ages, such as comedy shows, musical acts, and interactive activities.
Here’s what to know about this year’s festival:
Ticket prices
Tickets for the festival can be bought online, at the box office, or at King Soopers. Single-day tickets are non-refundable and can be used for any festival day.
Box Office – available on days of the festival
$32 Adult, $15 children ages 5-12
Online e-tix
$30.50 Adult, $14 for children ages 5-12 (purchase here)
King Soopers
$29 Adult, $14 children ages 5-12
Children under 5 are free.
Parking & Getting There
From Colorado Springs:
Head north on I-25, take Exit 172, then turn left onto Upper Lake Gulch Rd. From there, you will take another left onto Spruce Mountain Rd. Next, take a right to East Perry Park Ave., and you will arrive at the festival grounds.
From Denver:
Go south on I-25 to Spruce Mountain Rd. in Douglas County, then take Exit 173 toward Larkspur. Turn right onto East Perry Park Ave., and you will arrive at the festival grounds.
Parking for the festival is free, and when you arrive at the location, attendants will direct you to an available lot.
Entertainment
From sword swallowers to comedic magicians, the Ren Faire is overflowing with exciting and unique entertainment options. Here are a few offerings to check out:
The Knights of Noble Cause – live jousting three times daily
Hypnosis and Danger Extravaganza
The Witch Trial
Natures Educators
The CRAIC Show
Arsene of Paris
Jacques Ze Whipper
Dragonfire
Food & Drinks
The Ren Faire will also offer modern-day festival fare and medieval-inspired food. Here are some options you can expect to see this year:
Food and snacks
Turkey legs, steak on a stick, lasagna, meatball pie, chicken teriyaki croissant, fish and chips, gyros, crab cakes, mac & cheese on a stick, portobello mushroom sandwich, pizza, corn dogs
Drinks
Fruit smoothies, lemonade, orange slush, soda, juices, fine wines, Coors, Heineken, cider, mead, teas, coffee, margaritas, piña coladas
Sweet Treats
Cheesecake on a stick, shaved ice, root beer float, caramel apples, chocolate-covered strawberries, fudge, fried ice cream, banana crepe, Death by Chocolate cake, cinnamon roasted nuts, funnel cakes
Artisans & Shops
Are you looking for a new cape or perhaps looking to have your hair braided? At the Renaissance Festival, attendees can browse through a multitude of shops and receive services.
Here are a few unique shops worth checking out:
House of Bubbles – Handmade bubble wands, necklaces, andmore
The Wandering Witch – Wizarding apparel
Firefly Fashions – Children’s costumes
Legends of the Forest – ‘Magical creatures’ for adoption
Fairytale Flowers – Flower garlands, bouquets
Fairy Flare – Fairy-inspired clothing
Starlit Skies – Handmade jewels, ornaments, elf ears, and more
Goddess Braids – Hair braiding with real flowers
Click here to see the complete list of artisans and shops.
Fun for families
The Renaissance Festival is a family-friendly event that even the youngest princes and princesses will enjoy and remember forever.
Here are a few offerings your family can check out this year:
Petting Zoo
Maze
Giant rocking horse
Archery
Jacob’s Ladder
Dungeon Museum
Themed Weekends
June 14-15: Magical Fantasy Weekend
June 21-22: Ale And Art Festival, Military Appreciation Weekend
June 28-29: Celtic Weekend
July 5-6: Children’s Weekend
July 12-13: Pirate Invasion Weekend
July 19-20: Wine And Revelry Weekend
July 26-27: Renaissance Romance And Masquerade Weekend
Aug. 2-3: Time Travelers Weekend And Final Huzzah