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This weekend: Irish Fest and Kansas City Ren Faire return

The two cultural phenomenons will kick off Labor Day weekend.

Renaissance Fest and Irish fest pictures show one after each other. the first is of two men jousting. the second is a crowd shot showing people walking on the street at KC Irish test underneath a pedestrian bridge.

Get ready for jousting and chugging all weekend long.

Photos by KC Renaissance Fest and KCtoday

This weekend is Irish Fest + the start of the 2024 KC Renaissance Faire season.

KC Irish Fest

When: Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1
Where: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., KCMO
Tickets: $25-$75

The fest will be full of live music + Irish jigs, whiskey tastings, and lots of vendors. Pro tip: Don’t forget to browse all the local works at Art in the Park.

KC Renaissance Faire

When: Saturday, Aug. 31-Wednesday, Oct. 30
Where: 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, KS
Tickets: $17-$255

Dress in your medieval best, or come as you are, and be immersed in olden times that are themed by the week. Does this spark your heart? For $75 you can get married or renew your vows on the jousting grounds.