Penn & Teller to Perform at the 2025 Minnesota Renaissance Festival – a
Legendary Return for Their 50th Anniversary!
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is thrilled to announce the epic return of magic and comedy legends Penn & Teller, for a very special performance on opening weekend of the 2025 Festival, celebrating their monumental 50th anniversary!
In 1975, Penn & Teller appeared as a duo for the very first time at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, marking the beginning of their extraordinary journey in the
world of magic and comedy. Their very first show took place at the Festival, setting
the stage for what would become a five-decade-long legacy of boundary-pushing
performances.
Since then, Penn & Teller have become one of the most successful and beloved acts
in the entertainment world. With nearly 300 live shows a year, sold-out Broadway performances, more than three decades of headlining in Las Vegas, hosts of their
own Emmy-winning tv series and specials, and a slew of awards (including 10 Magicians of the Year titles), their influence on magic and comedy is undeniable.
Now, for their 50th anniversary, Penn & Teller are returning to their roots for a rare and
unforgettable performance at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Saturday,
August 16th, 2025, for ONE DAY ONLY! These performances will be a part of the
“Once Upon a Time” themed weekend, which runs from Saturday, August 16th to Sunday, August 17th.
2025 Season: weekends August 16th – September 28th, 2025, plus Labor Day, September 1st & Festival Friday, September 26th, 2025.
Penn & Teller Performances: Saturday, August 16th, 2025, (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
THEME WEEKENDS
August 16 and 17 - Once Upon A Time
August 23 and 24 - Highland Fling
August 30 - September 1 - WoofStock
September 6 and 7 - Bold North Adventure
September 13 and 14 - Experience Love for the Arts
September 20 and 21 - Wine, Chocolate & Romance
September 26 - Festival Friday
September 27 and 28 - Oktoberfest
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
- NEW IN 2025 - Penn & Teller
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Penn & Teller are returning to where it all began for a ONE DAY ONLY performance at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on August 16th, 2025! - Fairywing Forest
Venture into the shaded garden that has been transformed and filled with fairies, pixies, nymphs, and other magical creatures that now call the forest their home. - Mermaid Cove
Watch as they dive, flip, and twirl majestically in the water! If you’re lucky, they may share a token of their magic with you. - Children’s Costume Contest
Lads and lassies can compete in a Renaissance Costume Contest. Children 12 & under are welcome to participate in this fun daily event for prizes! - Children’s Knighting Ceremony
Children can receive the highest badge of honor by being knighted by the King and his Royal Court! Held daily at 3:30pm on the King’s Arbor Stage. - Clover Cottage
This enchanting home features music, stories, and just a touch of magic. - Como Cottage
Immerse yourself in the wonders of reptiles! These slithering creatures aren’t so scary after all. Visit the Herpetological House for a close-up and in person looks at these super cool creatures. - Jousting
Watch live armored jousting every day at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm on the Joust Track! - Meet the King & Queen
Relive history and meet King Henry and Queen Elizabeth at the Festival! - Experience Palace Garden
The Princess Court are princesses and princes from kingdoms both neighboring and afar who have heard that the English royalty are visiting this village, and have come to celebrate the Festival. - Juggling School
Learn how to be a juggling master at the Juggling School! - Wishing Well
Drop a coin and make your dreams come true! We are proud partners with the Angel Foundation to support families with cancer. - Tribucade
Watch the Royal Court and other Festival Entertainers joyously greet all Festival Goers in this daily parade at 1:00pm! - Viking Encampment
Explore the rich Scandinavian history of the Vikings. Learn about their lives through Norse sagas, songs, games, and weapons demos to find your inner Viking. Skol!
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TICKETS
Admission at the gate: Adult (13+) $28.95; Children 5 - 12 $19.95; Seniors $26.95; children four and under are free! Discount tickets can be purchased online here.
HOURS AND LOCATION
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival will be open weekends (SAT & SUN) August 16th – September 28th plus Labor Day, September 1st and Festival Friday, September 26th.
Open 9 am - 7 pm. Rain or Shine.
MN Renaissance Festival Site (Queen’s Gate)
12364 Chestnut Blvd.
Shakopee, MN 55379-8944
MN Renaissance Festival Site (King’s Gate)
3525 145th St W
Shakopee, MN 55379-8944
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PARK AND RIDE
Parking passes are REQUIRED to park on the Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds.
Park & Ride to the Festival Recommended
- Minnesota Renaissance Festival Park & Ride Service features a direct non-stop bus ride to the Festival. The round-trip cost to ride the bus is to be determined for 2025. Children 5 and under are free. Parking at the Park & Ride lots is free.
- Every Day Park & Ride locations include; Eagle Creek, Canterbury Park, East Creek, Southwest Station, Southwest Village, Southwest Station and Carver Station. Check website for more information.
- Buses will run 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- All Park & Ride buses drop off and pick up patrons at the Festival Transit Hub located on the south side of the Festival grounds near the Kings Gate entrance.
- During the festival, follow Minnesota Renaissance Festival webpage for Park & Ride lot updates. Checkback in during festival-time for Park & Ride status updates.
PARKING
Parking passes are REQUIRED to park on the Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds.
- The Minnesota Renaissance Festival offers limited date-specific guaranteed convenient, paid parking for patrons visiting the festival. Each Festival Parking Pass is good for one specified day of parking and the cost is $15. Parking spaces are limited; and patrons are encouraged to utilize the Festival busing options; however, a pre-purchased Parking Pass provides a parking spot for the specified date listed on the Parking Pass.
- For additional information regarding OnSite Parking and to purchase your date-specific Parking Pass visit our website at renaissancefest.com
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