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MN RenFest

 

Hi there, Fairgoers!

Thanks for riding with SouthWest Transit to the 2025 Minnesota State Fair – it was another great year!

But the fun’s not over… our Ren Faire shuttles are rolling every weekend through September.

 

Renaissance Festival Shuttle Service

Dates of Service:

  • Saturdays & Sundays: August 16 – September 28
  • Plus Labor Day (Monday, September 1) & Festival Friday (September 26)

 

 Fare Options (Round-Trip)

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Fare Option

Price

RenFest Ticket Only

$6

Children 5 and under

Free

Disabled Veterans with proper ID

Free
 

Discount Days*: 

Fare Option

Price

RenFest Military Day

September 13

$3

 

*Discount Day fares are available at the stations when paying with cash or with credit card. Military Day discounts cannot be combined with the Buy One, Get One (BOGO) deal or any other SouthWest Transit discount offers.

How to Buy Your Ride Ticket(s):

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Option 1: Buy in Advance (recommended)

  • Download the Token Transit App for iOS or Android
  • Follow the instructions and activate your pass only when ready to board the shuttle (bus)
  • Show your digital pass to the driver when boarding

Option 2: On-Site During the Fair Service

  • Cash (exact change) or credit card
  • Exchange 2025 BOGO Paper Tickets for Stamp (Note: These are the ones you would get on-site at the ticket windows once the service starts!)

 

Please note:

  • Ride tickets are valid on any service day to the fairs – they are not date or time-specific
  • Because of this flexibility, prepaid fares are non-refundable if the fairs are closed for any reason
  • Go-To Cards are not accepted for special event shuttle fares

Where to Catch Your Shuttle

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Our Park & Ride locations are in:

  • Eden Prairie (SouthWest Station)
  • Chanhassen (SouthWest Village)
  • Chaska (East Creek Station)
  • Carver (Carver Station)

Click HERE for station details!

Shuttle Schedules (Departure and Return Times):

MN Renaissance Festival

Check Your Schedule Before You Go

Shuttle schedules are subject to change without notice. If you download or print a schedule in advance, please check this page again before your ride to ensure you have the latest version. This page will always have the most up-to-date times.

 

SouthWest's Tips of the Trade

Skip the Ticket Window

Buy your ride tickets ahead of time on Token Transit and head straight to boarding when you arrive. No extra lines, and more time for the fair(e). See How to Buy Your Ride Tickets for details!

 

Pin It!

When you hop off the shuttle, drop a pin on your phone’s map. That’s your pick-up spot at the end of the day — easy to find and extra handy after a full day of Ren Faire fun.

 

Important Notes

Event dates and times are subject to change without notice. Please check back for the most up-to-date information. If either event is canceled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service to that event will also be canceled.

Please note: Fares cover transportation only and do not include admission to the events.

Event Guidelines

SouthWest Transit adheres to all Renaissance Festival policies regarding pets and weapons. For details, please visit their official website HERE!