The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Des Moines, IA
Iowa's largest renaissance faire, held on the wooded hills of Polk County's Sleepy Hollow park in Des Moines, with spring and fall three-weekend runs, jousting knights, magicians, acrobats and 80+ vendors. Kids 12 and under are admitted free.
Dates TBA — check the official site.
Past dates
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Where Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Sports Park festival grounds) · 4051 Dean Ave · Des Moines, IA 50317 · Polk CountyAdmission Cannon Ball + week-3 admission $40; Saturday wristband re-admits Sunday of same weekend
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Where Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Sports Park festival grounds) · 4051 Dean Ave · Des Moines, IA 50317 · Polk CountyAdmission Cannon Ball + week-3 admission $40; Saturday wristband re-admits Sunday of same weekend
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Where Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Sports Park festival grounds) · 4051 Dean Ave · Des Moines, IA 50317 · Polk CountyAdmission Cannon Ball + week-3 admission $40; Saturday wristband re-admits Sunday of same weekend
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Where Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Sports Park festival grounds) · 4051 Dean Ave · Des Moines, IA 50317 · Polk CountyAdmission Cannon Ball + week-3 admission $40; Saturday wristband re-admits Sunday of same weekend
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Where Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Sports Park festival grounds) · 4051 Dean Ave · Des Moines, IA 50317 · Polk CountyAdmission Cannon Ball + week-3 admission $40; Saturday wristband re-admits Sunday of same weekend
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Where Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Sports Park festival grounds) · 4051 Dean Ave · Des Moines, IA 50317 · Polk CountyAdmission Cannon Ball + week-3 admission $40; Saturday wristband re-admits Sunday of same weekend
About The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Iowa's largest renaissance faire, held on the wooded hills of Polk County's Sleepy Hollow park in Des Moines, with spring and fall three-weekend runs, jousting knights, magicians, acrobats and 80+ vendors. Kids 12 and under are admitted free.
9+ stages on 15 acres
80+ artists, crafters and vendors
Knights on horseback
The Cannon Ball evening event
Kids 12 and under free
Themed weekends
- Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6:15 p.m.: The Cannon Ball (separately ticketed evening event)
Sponsors
- Econolodge Inn & Suites – Fairgrounds Des Moines (official hotel)
- Van Wijk Winery (mead and wine partner)
Plan Your Visit
Parking
$7 (free with online tickets); VIP $15 online only; general parking at Iowa State Fairgrounds (E 30th St & Dean Ave) with shuttle buses on some weekends
Transit
Free shuttle buses from fairgrounds lot
Rain policy
Rain or shine
Accessibility
Handicap parking with permit on site
Camping
No patron camping
Costumes
Encouraged; keep it family-friendly
Outside food
One unopened water bottle; refillable cups tested (water/sports drink only); no outside food, pop or alcohol
Payment
Ticket booth and food vendors cash only; ATMs on site; some vendors take cards