Jay and I went to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival this past weekend. We love it for so many reasons. The costumes, the shows, the fun and of course, the food.

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If you've never been to the Renaissance Festival, you must go. People are funny. And by funny, I mean, they will make fun of you --and make you laugh out loud. However, if you're not good at making fun of yourself, you might be offended. You've been warned.

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You can come in costume, or rent one there. Or, if you're like us, you can just admire everyone else in costume. It's not required, but if you're with a group, I'm guessing it's lots of fun.

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There are shows going on all the time. Silly, funny, and often times a bit bawdy! Oh my!

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Yes, you can bring your furry kids. But some things you should know ahead of time: It's $15 for them to join the fun with you. $5 of that is for the photo they will take at the gate--in case your kid gets lost.  And you must have proof of current rabies vaccinations.

There's plenty of shade, and places for your dog to get a drink of water. Neena did okay, but I think we'll leave her at home next time. She wasn't used to that many smells and sounds in one place, and she was completely exhausted by the time we got home! She did love the attention, however.

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