Month: September 2015

by William Crum

On Sept. 5, the Renaissance Festival opens in Bonner Springs. This year is even bigger and better than years in the past.

The Renaissance Festival has a lot more to offer, for example, they have added a lot of new items to the food menu such as fine green tomatoes, a crab cake sandwich and some of the best desserts ever and as always they have the traditional items such as the turkey legs. Last year they sold an estimated 5,000 turkey legs.

They even have their own brand of coffee, which was developed by Roasters Coffee in Kansas City and the blend of coffee is some of the best I’ve tasted for a long time. They even have a zip line that you can try at a nominal fee.

Then there are special events like the Queen’s Tea. This event features stories and songs with the Queen, Cinderella’s fairy godmother and her prince. The event ends with a sweet treat. It’s at 2 p.m. daily and costs $9.95 a person.

Another royal event is beer and bacon tasting. Participants can drink craft beers while tasting specialty bacon and being entertained by bawdy humor and music. Participants need to be at least 21 years old. This happens at 3:30 p.m. daily on the tea deck and costs $14.95 per person.

And this year they have a lot of new crafts and vendors, making this an event that the whole family can enjoy, truly a remarkable experience. This year, they celebrate their 39th year.

Starting Sept. 5 to Oct. 18, it is open on weekends plus Labor Day and Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine. The Columbus Day, Oct. 12, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information go the website www.kcrenfest.com or call 913-721-2110.