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MN State Fair and RenFest

One Fare, Two Fair, State Fair, Ren Faire!

Good news! Based on the rider survey feedback from last year, we added Labor Day! Enjoy all day, every day shuttle service to both Fair(e)s. Plus, we’re back again with the BOGO deal!

 

Renaissance Festival (RenFest) Service

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

MN State Fair Service

  • August 21 – Labor Day, September 1

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If the events are cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled.

Round-Trip Fare Options:*

Option 1: MN State Fair Ride Ticket Only 

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under: Free
  • Disabled Veterans with Proper ID: Free

Option 2: RenFest Ticket Only

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under: Free
  • Disabled Veterans with Proper ID: Free

Option 3: MN State Fair and Renaissance Festival BOGO Deal Ride Tickets

Get ride tickets to both fairs for the price of one! 

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under: Free
  • Disabled Veterans with Proper ID: Free

How to Buy Your Ride Ticket(s):

In Advance

  • Download the Token Transit App for iOS or Android and follow the instructions (activate your pass only when ready to board the shuttle (bus), please show your pass upon boarding)

On-Site During the Fair Service

  • Cash (exact change) or credit card

*Reminder! When you purchase a ride, you are not purchasing for a specific a day and time, you can use your ticket whenever it's convenient for you during our service to the fairs! Please note, because you can use your tickets for any day and time, prepaid fares will not be refunded if the fairs are closed for any reason.

Please note, Go-To Cards are not accepted for special event shuttle fares

Departure and Return Times:

RenFest  - Coming Soon!

MN State Fair - Coming Soon!

SouthWest Transit adheres to the Renaissance Festival’s guidelines on Dogs and Weapons. For more information and to read their guidelines, visit their website here.