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 filled with jousting, knighting ceremonies and much more.
The annual festival features a wide range of entertainment for attendees of all ages to enjoy like comedy shows, musical acts and interactive activities.
Here’s what to know about this year’s festival:
Ticket prices
Tickets for the fesctival can be bought online, at the box office or at King Soopers.
Box Office
$28 Adult, $12 children ages 5-12
Online e-tix
$26.50 Adult, $11 children ages 5-12 (purchase here)
King Soopers
$25 Adult, $11 children ages 5-12
Children under 5 are free.
Parking & Getting There
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.
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 will arrive at the festival grounds.
Parking for the festival is free and once you arrive at the location, attendants will direct you to an available lot.
Entertainment
Cy the Sword Swallower at the Renaissance Festival.
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 Witch Trial – NEW
Natures Educators – NEW
The Elephant Experience
The CRAIC Show
Arsene of Paris
Jacques Ze Whipper
The Knights of Noble Cause
Cy The Sword Swallower
Dragonfire
Food & Drinks
The Ren Faire will also offer modern-day festival fare, in addition to some 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
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, as well as have services provided.
Here are a few unique shops worth checking out:
House of Bubbles – Handmade bubble wands, necklaces, more
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 more
Goddess Braids – Hair braiding with real flowers
Click here to see the full list of artisans and shops.
Themed Weekends
June 15-16: Magical Fantasy Weekend
June 22-23: Ale And Art Festival, Military Appreciation Weekend
June 29-30: Celtic Weekend
July 6-7: Children’s Weekend
July 13-14: Pirate Invasion Weekend
July 20-21: Wine And Revelry Weekend
July 27-28: Renaissance Romance And Masquerade Weekend
Aug. 3-4: Time Travelers Weekend And Final Huzzah
