On Oct. 3 and 4, the Renaissance festival will host a ‘Wine, Chocolate and Romance’ weekend.  On Oct. 3, there will be a mass wedding ceremony where couples can exchange or renew their vows.  Activities that will be held on both days include a hula-hoop competition at 10:45 a.m., grape stomp at 12:45 p.m., costume contest at 1:15 p.m., red wine sausage eating competition at 2:45 p.m., newlywed game at 3 p.m. and a couple’s water balloon toss at 5:10 p.m.

The Renaissance festival is located in Bonner Springs.  Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $18.50.  For the exact address and more information, please visit the Renaissance festival website at kcrenfest.com.