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What to know for Colorado’s 49th Renaissance Festival

Colorado’s 49th Renaissance Festival kicks off this weekend with crowds, medieval-themed fun, and traffic warnings

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📍 How it ended

The Colorado Renaissance Festival opened at Larkspur for its 49th edition, drawing crowds and prompting traffic advisories on I-25. Local media highlighted event details and summer activities in Douglas County as part of the weekend’s attractions.

Coverage of the festival ended after its opening, with no updates on its duration or outcomes.

Epilogue added 68d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The **Colorado Renaissance Festival** returns to Larkspur for its 49th edition, running through the weekend. Coverage highlights the event’s return to in-person attendance after a multi-year hiatus, featuring live performances, jousting tournaments, and Renaissance-era markets. Attendees are advised to expect heavy traffic on **I-25** due to increased travel to Douglas County venues.

Local outlets—including the *Colorado Springs Gazette*, *Denver7*, and *Colorado Public Radio*—emphasize preparation for large crowds, with nearby communities like Castle Rock and Parker gearing up for summer tourism. The festival is listed as a top weekend attraction in regional guides, alongside other events like outdoor concerts and food festivals. Watch for updates on traffic advisories from **CDOT** and potential weather impacts, as well as post-event coverage on attendance records or new festival features.

Coverage does not yet specify ticket prices or special guest performers.

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Quick answers

Where is the festival held?

The festival takes place at **Larkspur**, near Castle Rock in Douglas County, Colorado.

Will there be traffic delays?

Yes—coverage from **KRDO** and **Denver7** warns of delays on **I-25** due to festival-related travel.

Is this the festival’s first return after a hiatus?

According to multiple sources, this marks the festival’s return after a multi-year absence, making it the **49th edition**.

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Colorado Renaissance Festival Larkspur I-25 traffic Douglas County tourism medieval reenactment

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