Just four months ago, fire tore through the Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds in Shakopee, but one week from opening, the gates are ready to welcome visitors.

It doesn't matter if you have a trunk or can throw fire around like a pro; it's the many sights and sounds that make the Minnesota Renaissance Festival special.

"We welcome everyone into the village. We want everyone to feel a part of what we do here every day," said Lorde Bacon, an actor at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

Whether you're looking to chomp on a turkey leg, speak to an actual mermaid or see a knight in shining armor sharpen a sword, the festival says it's ready to open its gates for 2025, adding new attractions like a viking invasion game.

"It's an adventure for anyone who's come," said Stephanie Whipps, th

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