FAQ

KCRF is following all federal, state and local mandates regarding COVID-19. We update as we get news and regulations put into place. At this time, we are not requiring masks or proof of vaccination, but encourage everyone to have a safe and healthy good time. Some of our vendors may require masks inside their shops, so we recommend bringing one just in case.

We are open Weekends Sept 2rd – Oct 15th, 2023, plus Sept. 4th & Oct 9th. Festival hours are 10am – 7pm, rain or shine. Hours for Oct. 9th are 10am – 5pm.

The Festival is only open Saturdays and Sundays with the exception of Labor Day and Columbus, Sept. 4th & Oct. 9th.

We are open rain or shine. We do not offer refunds in the event of inclement weather.

Jousts are held daily during the festival at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm (except on Oct. 9th 1 & 3pm only).

Yes, the Festival is Dog Friendly! Tickets are $10 and proof of vaccination is required. There will be half-priced dog admission during our Pet Weekend. See our Bring Your Dog page for more information!

Absolutely! Please be courteous and respectful to our guests, vendors and performers. Guests may not perform or pose for pictures for other guests for remunerations of any kind, including tips.

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival offers a wide range of food options, including a limited number of vegetarian items. We also sell foods that contain peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs and wheat. Cross contact may occur with your food due to shared cooking equipment. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that any of our products are safe to consume for people with peanut, tree nut, soy, milk, egg, or wheat allergies.

Instead of risking adverse reactions, we encourage our customers who are concerned about their food allergies or other dietary limitations to bring a packed lunch to enjoy safely.

In most instances, no. Many beverages, including water, are sold within the grounds. There is also a wide variety of food for sale. (Exceptions may be made for very young children or guests with special dietary needs – see above.)

There are several bars at the Festival, and alcohol is served at many of our Daily Royal and special events. Alcohol service will only be provided to guests 21 or older who show a valid, government-issued photo ID. The Kansas City Renaissance Festival reserves the right to refuse service to any individual who appears to be impaired or intoxicated. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.

As long as you have your hand stamped, you are allowed back into the festival for the day.

In most cases, you can use either cash or cards. However, we recommend bringing cash or using our ATMs, as there are some cash-only locations.

There are several ATMs on-site. See the festival map to find one. We recommend bringing cash with you, as the ATMs are often busy.

You are welcome to breastfeed anywhere you feel comfortable doing so! We do have a more private area in our Children’s Realm available, if you prefer.

There is no camping or overnight parking on the Festival grounds. The nearest campgrounds are the Walnut Grove RV Park in Merriam, Kansas and the KOA in Lawrence, Kansas, both within 25 miles of the grounds. There are other campgrounds in the Kansas City area; most are 40-50 miles away.

There are a several places to stay within easy driving distance of the Festival, as well as in other parts of the KC metro area.

No, but we encourage it! We ask that you keep it “family-friendly” and avoid anything that could cause a safety hazard, such as masks that obstruct vision. (See below regarding prop weapons.) Remember, we have rough terrain, so be careful! Footwear is required at all times.

Weapons are severely restricted on the festival grounds (even if they are peace-tied). Plastic, cardboard, and wood replica weapons are allowed, as long as they do not have any sharp edges and are not handled in a way that might strike someone. Bows are not permitted unless transported, by competitors, unstrung, to and from official Festival events. The Festival bans firearms on our premises. See our Key Policies page for more detail.

Vendors will send your weapons purchases to the front gate, where you will be able to pick them up as you leave the Festival. Please coordinate with individual vendors to ensure that you receive your item before you leave.

We have security personnel on-site on all Festival   are called SSaMs which stands for Safety, Security and Medical.  They are wearing purple shirts. Do not hesitate to ask them for assistance, or ask other staff or vendors to contact them. Our Policy Against Harassment and Discrimination can be found here. We want to make sure everyone to has a great, safe time!

The Renaissance Festival provides a fully equipped and professionally staffed First Aid Station. If you need assistance, Festival staff and vendors can reach our Safety & Medical teams (SSaMs) in purple shirts to request help. Please do not call 911 while on site, except in cases of life-threatening emergency.

Anything that is turned in can be found at the Information/Will Call Booth near the front gate that weekend. Otherwise, you may call the office at 913-721-2110 during Festival hours and Monday – Friday, from 10am – 4pm, to collect items.  Found items will only be kept until October 31st and then they’ll be donated or thrown away.

Fill out an application online at the Employment page or email personnel@kcrenfest.com. We also have job fairs during the summer before Festival.

You can call our office at 913-721-2110 or email marketing@kcrenfest.com for other inquiries.