HOLLY, Mich. – The 2017 Michigan Renaissance Festival opens Aug. 19 and runs weekends through Oct. 1 this year. You can buy half-price tickets to the festival set in the time of Queen Elizabeth here.
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The Real Deal offers 50% off adult and kids tickets. Adults can get in for $11.50 and kids for $6.95. Get more information on the deal here.
Activities are available for visitors of all ages, including a playscape and people-powered rides for children. Adults 21 and older will find a variety of pubs and an array of foods to go along with the entertainment.
Themes for each weekend this year include:
Aug. 19-20: Royal Pet & Ale Fest
- 10th annual Pet Festival
- Weiner Dog Races
- Pet Costume Contest
- Ugliest Dog Competition
Aug. 26-27: Highland Fling
- Highland Heavy Games
- Flint Scottish Pipe Band
- Men in Kilts Competition
Sept. 2-4: High Seas Adventure
- Beard Competition
- Tattoo Competition
- Knights on Bikes
Sept. 9-10: Wonders of the World
- Belly Dance Championships
- Steampunk Invasion
- Dr. Who Costume Contest
- Gears, Gadgets & Glam!
- Deaf Awareness Weekend
Sept. 16-17: Shamrocks & Shenanigans
- Irish Heavy Games
- Flint Scottish Pipe Band
- Men in Kilts Competition
Sept. 23-24: Harvest Huzzah
- BBQ Festival and Competition
- Archery Competition
Festival Friday: Sept. 29
- School Day
- Royal Masquerade Ball
- Ladies Shopping Day
- Military Discount
Sweet Endings: Sept. 30-Oct.
- Chocolate Festival
- Wedding Wars
- Fencing Competition
Get more information here about performers, daily royal events, festival policies, directions and more.
The Michigan Renaissance Festival takes place at 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly, MI 48442,