Join the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and return to the 16th century. With 16 stages of live performances, thrilling jousting matches, and over 100 artisan booths, there's never a dull moment. The festival features seven themed weekends, so keep your calendar open and dress up in your favorite Renaissance gear for the whole experience. King Henry and his royal court invite you to their authentic 16th-century European village, where you can enjoy various stages of exciting entertainment. Over 250 artisans will display and sell handcrafted wares, making it a truly unique shopping experience. You'll also interact with memorable characters wandering the village streets and watch live armored jousting throughout the day.
Upstairs Circus is a unique concept combining a DIY workshop and a bar. It is a place where people can come together to craft leather, work with wood, create jewelry, and explore their artistic and design skills, all while enjoying delicious drinks and socializing with friends. Upstairs Circus is a nod to the brain, where creativity often flourishes, particularly in the right hemisphere. So, join Upstairs Circus and unleash your inner performer by having a great time making, building, inventing, and designing. You can sip on creative cocktails and smile until your cheeks hurt. They invite you to join, create, drink, and be merry.
Stillwater Balloons offers hot air balloon rides in Minnesota. They provide private, standard, and custom flights that offer intimacy, excitement, beauty, and joy as you float along at treetop level, soaring aloft, touching the clouds, and watching the earth below from a different point of view. Their fleet includes some of Minnesota's most extensive and newest Cameron Balloons, known for their safety and innovation. Book your flight online today and experience the breathtaking views of the St. Croix River Valley from high above on a standard hot air balloon ride that lasts an hour. If you want a more unique and private experience, book a private hot air balloon ride and enjoy the peaceful, romantic journey with breathtaking views above the treetops.