The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow

The Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow begins September 5, 2026 with three full weekends of live entertainment and magical experiences! Dates: Weekend #1 - September 5-6, 2026 • Viking Invasion: Feel the thunder of Viking drums, behold mighty warriors and journey the lands with feasting and fun! Weekend #2 - September 12-13, 2026 • Magic and Mischief: Discover a realm with comedy and illusion...Masterful magicians, unbelievable feats and commanders of the flame! Weekend #3 - September 19-20, 2026 • Party Like a Pirate: Hoist the colors, grab a mug and set sail for adventure! The day is meant for exploration and treasure hunting. The night brings the party! The Pirate King and Queen invite you to The Cannon Ball for music, fire dancing and swashbuckling revelry! Hours: 10am – 6pm each day, rain or shine! Ticket Sales: Gate Price Adult (ages 13 & older) – $25 - Attend on Saturday, enter for free the following Sunday! Children (ages 12 & younger) – FREE Parking: $7 or free with online ticket purchase, VIP Parking: $15 online only The Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow is Iowa’s largest and only permanent faire site. Tucked within the hills and forests of Sleepy Hollow, our Realm of Imagination invites guests on an unforgettable journey. On their adventure, guests will discover professional entertainers from across the country. Our live, interactive performances include falconry, jousting, aerial acrobatics, fire stunts, music, armored combat and so much more! Featured entertainers include: The Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins, Joust Evolution, Knotty Bits - The Comedic Pirate Circus and The Cockatoo Encounter. Our village showcases the amazing performances, but it is also an experience unto itself! Guests can observe skilled artisans bringing Imagination to life! Witness beautiful beads created from melted pieces of glass, swords formed through blazing fire and stoneware mugs magically appear from spinning globs of clay. With over 80 artists, crafters and vendors, handmade treasures are waiting to be discovered. Whether it is swords, jewelry, toys or clothing, there is a trinket and treasure for every budget! To keep guests fueled all weekend, we offer a wide variety of food and drink choices which include, Bubble Waffles, Buttered Beer, MacTaters loaded spuds, turkey legs and much more! And for the adults, we offer a variety of Iowa based meads and wines. Experience of one of the fastest growing entertainment venues of Central Iowa with friends and family at The Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow!

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