Renaissance Festival preview

This young princess encountered a fairy at the Renaissance Festival preview. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

A preview of the Renaissance Festival was held Aug. 24 and included some of the highlights for this year.

The event will open Sept. 2 and runs on weekends, plus Labor Day and Columbus Day, through Oct. 15. The festival site is located at 130th and State Avenue in Bonner Springs.

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Bob the Incredible Juggler performed his comedy and juggling act. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Tricks of the Light performed their fire act. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Costumed characters brought the renaissance era to life. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Tricks of the Light performed their fire act. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Jolly Rogers sang an array of pirate songs for the crowd. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The king led his court in singing some traditional English folk songs. . (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Kids enjoyed the festival’s carnival-style rides. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs city councilman and county commission candidate George Cooper was among the festival goers. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Funnel cake fries with powdered sugar were among the dishes available at the Renaissance Festival preview. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Musicians and singers entertained festival visitors with period songs. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Chris Byram of Tricks of the Light wowed the crowd with his fire breathing. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)