Come check out all the special events at Royal Ale Weekend at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! Along with 16 Stages of Live Entertainment, Live Armored Jousting, Food and Drink fit for a King! Over 250 Artisan Booths, Family Friendly Activities, and much more!
3rd Annual Barbeque Competition
BBQ Competitors can register your barbeque masterpiece to compete and be crowned the BBQ King or Queen! If you would like to become a BBQ Vendors check out our website at www.renaissancefest.com for a vendor application.
- 4th Annual National Bird Show
Come learn about our feathered friends and browse numerous bird-related exhibitors displaying artwork, toys, bird food and more! Vendor demonstrations will be conducted for all of the bird lovers out there!
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- Homebrew Competition
Join the Minnesota Homebrew Association as beers from across the nation compete for the Byggvir's Big Beer Cup this weekend only! The competition embraces historically accurate beers, meads, and ciders. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Blue Lions Tent with brewing demos all day.
- Bean Bag Tournament
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What could go better with BBQ and beer than a Bean Bag Tournament! Cost is $15 per team of two players. Pre-registry is due by August 1st to receive 2 free tickets with the registration! Register at www.renaissancefest.com
- Motorcycle Weekend
Don’t Miss the Minnesota Renaissance Motorcycle Contest: Knight on a Bike!
Contest Categories:
Best of Show (Judges Choice)
Best of Show (Peoples Choice)
Vintage-1985 and older
Best Cruiser
Best Touring
Best Sportbike
Most Unique
- don't miss out on the Tattoo Competition!
