Huzzah! MVTA express trips to Renaissance Festival
Jul 19, 2024 2:49 pm
MVTA will be providing round-trip transportation service to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on the weekends of Aug. 17 through Sept. 29, including Labor Day.
Round-trip fare will be $6 via the RideMVTA App (available on the Google Play Store or Apple Store) or $6 cash. Children 5 and under ride free.
PRE-LABOR DAY SCHEDULE
On the weekends of Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, and Aug. 31, Sept. 1, Sept. 2 (Labor Day), MVTA will offer Renaissance Festival Service only from Eagle Creek Park and Ride, 6600 Eagle Creek Boulevard, Shakopee.
To Renaissance Festival
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., buses will depart Eagle Creek every 20 minutes.
From Renaissance Festival
From noon to 8 p.m., buses will return to Eagle Creek every 20 minutes.
POST-LABOR DAY SCHEDULE
On the weekends of Sept. 7 and Sept. 8, Sept. 14 and Sept. 15, Sept. 21 and Sept. 22, Sept. 27 (Festival Friday), Sept. 28, and Sept. 29, MVTA will offer Renaissance Festival Service from Burnsville Transit Station, 100 East Highway 13, Burnsville, Eagle Creek Park and Ride, 6600 Eagle Creek Boulevard, Shakopee, and Southbridge Crossings Park and Ride, 1401 Crossings Boulevard, Shakopee.
Eagle Creek and Burnsville Transit Station Schedule
To Renaissance Festival
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., buses will depart Eagle Creek and Burnsville Transit Station every 20 minutes.
From Renaissance Festival
From noon to 8 p.m., buses will return to Eagle Creek and Burnsville Transit Station every 20 minutes.
Southbridge Crossings Schedule
To Renaissance Festival
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., buses will depart Southbridge Crossings every 30 minutes.
From Renaissance Festival
From noon to 8 p.m., buses will return to Southbridge Crossings every 30 minutes.
Ren Fest service FAQ
Q: How do you buy Renaissance Festival bus tickets on the RideMVTA App?
A: MVTA riders can purchase $6 tickets by downloading the free RideMVTA App. You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Sign into your RideMVTA account, or create a new account by registering in the app. This will require a phone number and an email address that you have access to.
On the home page of app, scroll down and select Renaissance Festival Ticket under Upcoming Events. Select the number of tickets for purchase and click add to cart. Choose payment method and slide to buy.
Do not activate tickets until shortly before boarding the bus.
Show your active ticket to a staff member on site or to the bus driver
One $6 ticket is good for a round-trip ride both to and from the fair. You will not be required to show your ticket for the return bus ride.
Please Note: Go-To Cards, College Passes and MetroPasses are not accepted for the Renaissance Festival Express service.
Q: Can I buy a ticket on the app for another person or group of people?
A: Yes, only if that person is traveling with you. Passes cannot be sent electronically to another person’s phone. Be sure to activate all tickets for all people in your group before boarding the bus.
Q: Can we take a bike?
A: Bikes are permitted to be transported on the front of the bus on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q: Can we bring wagons?
A: Only collapsible wagons are allowed on buses for transport.
Q: Can I bring a stroller on the bus?
A: Yes, but it must be collapsible.
Q: Will you make change if I don’t have exactly $6 in cash?
A: No. Riders will need $6 cash per person in the group. One person is $6, but you can pay $12 for two people, $18 for three people, $24 for 4 people, $30 for five people, etc.
Q: Do Veterans ride free?
A: Disabled veterans ride free by showing a “Service Connected” ID.
Q: Are dogs allowed on the bus?
A: Service dogs are allowed on the bus and MVTA will align with the Renaissance Festival’s policy on dogs.
- No puppies under the age of 6 months.
- Only one dog per owner will be allowed on the bus.
- All dogs must be on a leash at all times while on the bus.
- Dogs are not allowed on seats of the bus.
- Dogs must be kept in control by their owner and not block the aisle of the bus.
Q: Does MVTA allow decorative costume weapons on the bus?
A: No firearms are allowed on the bus. MVTA will align with the Renaissance Festival’s policies regarding its costume rules found at Minnesota Renaissance Festival |
Q: Does an MVTA ticket get you into the Renaissance Festival?
A: No. Renaissance Festival entry ticket information is available at renaissancefest.com
For more information about riding with MVTA to the Renaissance Festival, email mvta@mvta.com or call MVTA Customer Service at 952-882-7500.
