Latest photos by Melissa Treolo

Professional BMX rider Jimmy Walker performs a stunt in September at Bonner Springs High School ... September 20, 2011	Performers in costume and portraying sailors regale the audience with jokes, songs and stories of ... September 8, 2011	Sir Eric, who participated in a joust against Sir Judas Monday afternoon, took time out ... September 8, 2011
During the joust Monday afternoon, spectators enjoy the show. September 8, 2011	Sir Eric, at left, and Sir Judas battle it out during the joust. September 8, 2011	Attendees line up outside one of the food areas available on the fairgrounds. Offerings include ... September 8, 2011
A gypsy dancer shows off her prowess with a fire-lit hula hoop to the delight ... September 8, 2011	Steve Daniels, Kansas City, Kan., takes aim at the Chinese Crossbows. Games and activities, like ... September 8, 2011	A gypsy dancer wows the crowd by dancing, in unison with other dancers, with a ... September 8, 2011
Jason Krone September 7, 2011	Performers portraying beggars ham it up at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs. ... August 29, 2011	Vonny Timblin, with Missouri-based Jones & Co Kiddieland Carnival, works Wednesday to get the skee ... August 24, 2011
Willie Nelson takes the stage. August 17, 2011	During the festival, Neil Young played an acoustic set with just a guitar and harmonica ... August 17, 2011	Joe Steineger, left, welcomes Willie Nelson as the newest inductee into the National Agricultural Hall ... August 17, 2011
Students roam the hallways of Bonner Springs Elementary on the first day of classes in ... August 17, 2011	During the festival, Neil Young played an acoustic set with just a guitar and harmonica ... August 17, 2011	Jamey Johnson performs. August 13, 2011
Jakob Dylan performs. August 13, 2011	Jakob Dylan performs. August 13, 2011