Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival

The Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival, formerly known as the Ames Renaissance Faire, takes place at 1400 S. Fourth Street in Ames, Iowa. The name is drawn from the prairie rose, the state flower of Iowa. The festival presents knights, kings, queens and duels alongside musicians and other performers, with food vendors and a marketplace. Attendees can come in costume or watch the costume contest, and activities include axe throwing and sword fighting. The event is family-oriented and runs over a single weekend.