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. 

Highlights of the weekend include: 

  • Chocolate Festival 
  • Cupcake Wars 
  • Free Sutter Home Wine Tastings 
  • Free Vow Renewals 
  • Chocolate Pie Eating Contest 
  • Charity Auction 
  • Homemade Wine Competition 
  • Best Bloomers 
  • 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. 

Related: 2013 Renaissance Festival Schedule

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