Contests

2026 Daily Contest, Themed Weekend and Creative Contest information coming soon!

Take your visit to the next level by joining our daily, themed weekend or creative contests, where guests of all ages can laugh, compete and make unforgettable memories. With different challenges each weekend, there’s always another chance to step into the story and become part of the fun.

Daily Contests

To participate, show up at the Merry Mayhem stage a couple minutes before contest time. No pre-registration needed.

Costume Contest

Rootbeer Chugging

Sausage Eating

Creative Contests

Every weekend brings a brand-new opportunity to express your creativity through unique contests inspired by our different themes Renaissance Festival. Step beyond the audience, embrace the theme, and discover just how much fun it is to become part of the experience. For more information and to register, click below.

The Fairies that flit and flitter and make their way to Canterbury need a place to live. Make your own Fairy House for our garden in the Enchanted Forest and be a part of the merriment at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival!

Rules
  • Houses must have a maximum “footprint” of 12” x 12” x 12”
  • Each house must include a blank 2” x 3” space on the front for an entry number sticker
  • Limit two entries per household
 
Drop off Times
  • August 9th 10 AM - 2 PM
  • August 16th 10 AM - 2 PM
 
Drop off Location

Queen's Gate Entrance (just south of State Ave on N. 126th St.)

Please note: you must drop off your own Fairy House!

Fairy houses become the property of the Kansas City Renaissance Festival upon drop off and they'll also be a part of the Fairy House Village scene during our Knights of Lights Holiday Festival in December.

Participate in the annual Outdoor Mural Competition for both children and adults. We encourage artists to find inspiration from life, global travels and the passage of time. 

Themes
  • Adults (13 +): Release the Kraken!
  • Children's: The Pizazz of Pirates!
 
Rules
  • Adult murals can be no larger than 4’x4′.  
  • Children murals can be no larger than 2’x2′. 
  • Murals must be on a weather treated material created with outdoor paint (or final mural must be waterproof sealed) as they stay outside on display during the entire Renaissance Festival. 
 
Drop Off Times
  • August 9th: 10 AM – 2 PM
  • August 16th: 10 AM – 2 PM
 
Drop Off Location

Queen’s Gate entrance (which is just south of State Ave on N. 126th St)

Please note: you must drop off your own artwork.

Voting

Vote for your favorite Fairy House and Mural below!

Any questions or if you would like to volunteer with drop off day, please email marketing@kcrenfest.com