Politics & Government
Wine, Chocolate, Romance at Renaissance Festival This Weekend
The weekend events include a grape stomp, wine testing and cupcake wars.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee has planned a weekend of wine, chocolate and romance.Â
Highlights of the weekend include:Â
- Chocolate FestivalÂ
- Cupcake WarsÂ
- Free Sutter Home Wine TastingsÂ
- Free Vow RenewalsÂ
- Chocolate Pie Eating ContestÂ
- Charity AuctionÂ
- Homemade Wine CompetitionÂ
- Best BloomersÂ
- Grape Stomp
Tickets are $21.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 5-12 and $19.95 for seniors ages 62 and over. Parking is free.
Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekend. Visit the Minnesota Renaissance Festival website for more information.Â
Related: 2013 Renaissance Festival Schedule
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