Sweet Endings
October 3 & 4
Final Weekend
Bid a bittersweet farewell with Sweet Endings. Delight in sweet treats and stunning costumes as we bring the festival season to a close, celebrating one last time with joy and nostalgia.
CHOCOLATE SAMPLING
Calling all chocolate lovers! Indulge your sweet tooth with delicious chocolate samples and discover decadent treats as you enjoy the final weekend in Hollygrove.
WINE TASTING
Sip and savor a selection of wines during this special Sweet Endings tasting experience. Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable Festival season! 21+ with valid ID.
SWEETS FESTIVAL
Save room for dessert! The Sweets Festival celebrates all things deliciously decadent with tempting treats and sugary delights throughout the realm.
COUPLE’S PIE EATING CONTEST
How well do you and your sweetheart work together when pie is involved? Grab your partner and prepare for a messy, hilarious competition to see which couple can conquer their pie first!
CHILDREN’S PIE EATING CONTEST
Ready, set, EAT! Young Festival-goers can dig into some deliciously messy fun during the Children’s Pie Eating Contest. No forks needed—just an appetite and a willingness to get a little pie on your face!
SONNET & POETRY COMPETITION
Calling all poets, wordsmiths and romantic souls! Take the stage and share your creativity during the Sonnet & Poetry Competition, where clever words, beautiful verses and Renaissance-inspired storytelling take the spotlight.
Valley of Aberdare Games Field
Step into the world of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and watch skilled competitors put their swordsmanship to the test! Fighters face off using techniques inspired by historic European combat traditions, combining speed, strategy, precision and skill in an exciting tournament of steel. Come watch history spring into action and see who will emerge victorious!
Igor's Roost
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Couple's Pie Eating Contest |
| 12:00 PM | Sonnet & Poetry Competition |
| 3:45 PM | Couple's Costume Contest |
| 5:00 PM | Children's Pie Eating Contest |
Deals & Discounts
Weekend 7 • October 3-4 • Sweet Endings
Scholars, Scrolls, and Honor Rolls
Congratulations! The Michigan Renaissance Festival is celebrating your Honor Roll achievement by providing you with a FREE ticket to the 2026 Festival. Applicable for younger students with Exceptional or Satisfactory report cards and older students with A or B (80% average or higher) report cards! Bring your report card to the box office to receive your discount. Promotion active for current elementary through college students.
Birthday Bonus
NEW! Celebrate your birthday with us! Receive FREE admission when you visit the Michigan Renaissance Festival on your actual birthday, provided your birthday falls on a Festival day. Present a valid photo ID or birth certificate at the Box Office to claim your FREE ticket.
Soldier Savings
Any member of the armed services, active or veteran, will receive $5 off their gate Admission to the festival with the proper ID. It’s our special way of saying thank you to our country’s biggest heroes. This deal is valid for all current and past military members with government issued ID. To take advantage of this discount, present a valid military ID at the festival box office. Limit one per person.
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Celebration of Cities
Celebration of Cities – Residents from Kalamazoo, St. Clair Shores, Battle Creek, and Muskegon cities that visit the Michigan Renaissance Festival on Sweet Endings weekend will receive $5 off their admission ticket when they present proof of residency at our box office.