What better way to kick off spring than spending a weekend at the Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire?

With more than a dozen performances and 60 different merchants to pick from, the Spring Fling Ren Faire at Sleepy Hollow takes place over two weekends in May.

When is the Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire?

The Des Moines Renaissance Fair at Sleepy Hollow is May 10 to May 11 and again May 17 to May 18. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, with performances starting at 10:30 a.m. To catch your favorite shows and music, visit Sleepy Hollow Ren Faire’s website for a schedule of all the different acts.

Where is the Sleepy Hollow Ren Faire?

The Sleepy Hollow Ren Faire is located at 4051 Dean Ave., Des Moines. There are more than nine stages across 15 acres of land at the fair, with 11 different food and drink vendors.

How much are tickets to the Sleepy Hollow Ren Faire?

Kids 12 years old and younger are free into the Sleep Hollow Ren Faire. Visit the Sleep Hollow Ren Faire website to place ticket orders.

• Adult weekend pass: $25
• Adult pass for both weekends: $35

Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.