Stay for the festival

Hotels in Kansas City around 3 to 4 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Editor's tip. The season opens on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and adds two Mondays, 7 September and 12 October, so a weekday visit is possible.

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Kansas City while you are in town

Kansas City Renaissance Festival runs 3 to 4 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Kansas City to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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