Travel through time and enter the magical Realm of dragons and fairies, knights and trolls, royalty and wenches! Join hundreds of performers, artisans, and costumed entertainers for a day filled with song and dance, laughter, amusement, and excitement.
The Colorado Renaissance Festival returns to Larkspur this summer for eight spectacular weekends! This year is the Festival's 47th Anniversary, and they've got a great lineup of returning acts — including fan favorites like the Joust, Washing Well Wenches, London Broil, and Celtic Legacy — as well as new performers!
ENTERTAINMENT
The Joust is the highlight of the Festival, with a Tournament of Skill, a Tournament of Arms, and Trial by Combat scheduled throughout the day! Everyone in the audience really gets into cheering for "their" knight and booing at all the others!
The Witch Trial Making Fun of Horrible History! Join famed tragedian Ned Alleyn, as he takes a stab at comedy by flipping the script on the classic Witch Trial!
Kamikaze Fireflies are part comedy, part circus. You may have seen them several years ago on America's Got Talent. They are even better when you see them live at the Festival.
The Elephant Experience an educational experience. Learn about these magnificent animals, their care, and their conservation.
London Broil is a trio of jugglers who are not only skilled but very entertaining too. They'll have you laughing out loud through the entire show!
The Washing Well Wenches have a hilarious show with LOADS (see what I did there?) of audience interaction and participation.
Zilch the Torysteller has been "peaching teople how to leak in a spifferent danguage" for over four decades. He takes classic tales and utterly mangles them historically and hysterically. Hear him render stories like "Loldigocks and the Bee Threars," "Rindercella," and Spilliam Wakeshear's classic "Jomeo and Ruliet."
Plus MANY, MANY more! Musicians, a hypnotist, fire-breathers, dancers, acrobats, singers, and a living fountain are just a few of the other Renaissance variety acts you'll discover.
THEMED WEEKENDS
June 15-16 • Magical Fantasy Weekend A weekend dedicated to fantasy creatures of all ages and varieties. The magical inhabitants of the realm have come out to play. Have a dance with a fairy or a hug from a Unicorn. Join us one and all for a costume contest on the Rose Stage at noon. Meet with a mermaid and make merry with a living statue. This is also First responder appreciation weekend! Buy one get one free for adult tickets for all Firefighters, Police, and Sheriff department personnel. Children of first responders under the age of 12 are free! Only available at the festival box office.
June 22-23 • Ale And Art Festival, Military Appreciation Weekend! Join us for a celebration of Art and the art of ale making. Enjoy a free beer tasting for adults at the dancing bear pub. Participate in a speed drawing competition for fabulous prizes. Join us in a special salute to our service members. All prior and active duty Military may purchase BOGO adult tickets at the Festival Box office and their Children under 12 are free with a Military ID. Valid for one deal per military ID. Only available at the festival box office.
June 29-30 • Celtic Festival! Listen to the traditional sounds of Celtic musicians, Scottish pipe bands, and madrigal singers throughout the Realm. Sing along with our Irish Troubadour as he performs popular ballads. Enjoy performances from The Pikes Peak Highlanders. Get ready to don ye kilts for the Men in Kilts Contest on the Rose Stage at Noon!
July 6-7 • Children's Weekend! Throughout this weekend dedicated to young lads and lasses, children ages 12 and under experience the Festival for free with a paying adult admission ticket. Just be sure to pick up the child’s ticket from the festival box office. Special activities include the Prince, Princess, and Pirate Costume Contest on the Rose Stage at noon. Also, there is the Royal Quest, knighting ceremonies, and photos with the King and Queen. Be sure to enjoy medieval rides and games of skill!
July 13-14 • Pirate Invasion Weekend Pirates and Scallywags have invaded the festival! Bring your children to the front gate to join the Captain’s crew and seek out his legendary treasure. Participate in a costume contest on the Rose Stage at noon and don’t forget to Drink up me hearties yo ho!
July 20-21 • Wine And Revelry Weekend “The Discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star” ~Leonardo Da Vinci. For this weekend dedicated to “The Nectar of the Gods” we intend to use it very well, indeed! Participate in the legendary Grape Stomp Competitions for fabulous prizes, on the rose stage at noon. There is also a Free Sampling of some of the finest vintages from area wineries at the dancing bear pub, times TBA.
July 27-28 • Renaissance Romance And Masquerade Weekend Visit the Magic and Romance of the Renaissance age! Wear your finest garb and Join our Romeos and Juliets in this weekend dedicated to lovers. Renew your vows and faith and commitment at our “Renewal of Vows”, both Saturday and Sunday on the Rose Stage at noon. Also, participate in our “Wooing” Competition taking place in the streets throughout the day! Show you’re capable of wooing said lads and lasses! Romance is in the air!
August 3-4 • Time Travelers Weekend And Final Huzzah It’s the Final weekend of the King’s visit. We invite everyone from the past, present, and future, to join us in an epic celebration. Costume Contest on the Rose Stage at noon. Whether you’re on an adventure to the past or coming back to the future, come take your 47th season out with a Big Bang!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The Colorado Renaissance Festival takes place in Larkspur (off I-25 at Exit 173) for eight festive weekends, rain or shine.
Gate tickets are $28 for adults and $12 for children 5-12. Children under 5 are FREE! Skip the Box Office and save money when you purchase online or at King Soopers. Parking is free.
Don't try to fit everything into one visit — you simply can't! Instead, pick up a program and Festival Map with the various showtimes and locations to help you plan your day.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Food and beverage sales are cash only. There is an ATM on-site.
Consider bringing extra cash to tip the performers.
Bring sunscreen, a spray bottle (for misting yourself), and an empty reusable or factory-sealed disposable water bottle. There are water fountains near the privies (bathrooms), so you can refill your misting and water bottles as needed.
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