Kansas City Renaissance Festival

Bonner Springs, KS · Festival

When: September 5 – October 18, 2026
Where: 633 N 130th St · Bonner Springs · KS
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

Founded in 1977 as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute, the festival now runs seven weekends each fall on its permanent grounds in Bonner Springs. Jousting tournaments, artisan vendors, and period entertainment draw roughly 200,000 visitors a year, among the largest Renaissance festivals in the country.

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Founded in 1977 as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute, the festival now runs seven weekends each fall on its permanent grounds in Bonner Springs.
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