Huzzah and welcome to the Texas Renaissance Festival, a grand spectacle that transports visitors to an era of chivalry, merriment, and enchantment. Nestled in the heart of Texas, we are the largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed attraction in the United States. Whether one is donned in period garb or simply a curious spectator in one’s favorite tee shirt and jeans, the Texas Renaissance Festival promises an unforgettable journey into the magic and splendor of the Renaissance era.
2025
Themed Weekends
Oktoberfest
Journey back in time to old Bavaria as the King and Queen open the Festival season with a celebration of the best of the wurst (and the bier)! Show off your lederhosen in our daily costume contest or participate in our bratwurst eating contest!
October 11 (Saturday) and 12 (Sunday)
1001 Dreams
Faeries, elves and other fanciful creatures bring enchantment to the lanes of New Market Village. Show off your magical finery in the fantasy costume contest or test your endurance in the fiery dragon-wing eating contest.
October 18 (Saturday) and 19 (Sunday)
All Hallows Eve
Ghoulies and ghosties arrive for some scary good when the Kingdom welcomes the Transylvanian court. Enter our Halloween costume contest or the Kettle Korn eating contest for a chance to win some “spook-tacular” prizes.
October 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday)
Pirate Adventure
Avast, Ye Hearties! Heave to and come ashore for the most piratical party on the seven seas. Show off your best buccaneer frock in the Best Dressed Pirate contest and try your luck at the Fish-N-Chips eating contest.
November 1 (Saturday) and November 2 (Sunday)
Heroes and Villains
The mightiest heroes and heroines clash with the darkest of villains and vixens from history and legend. Show off your alter ego in the Heroes and Villains costume contest. If your superpower is eating, accept the challenge of winning the gyro eating contest.
November 8 (Saturday) and 9 (Sunday)
Barbarian Invasion
Join the Great Horde and feast, drink, and plunder your way through the village during this barbaric rumpus. Are you the worst dressed barbarian around? Prove it by joining our costume contest!
November 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday)
Highland Fling
Lads and lassies- the pipes are calling you to a celebration of the joys of Scotland. Witness the thrill of the Highland games, show of your Scotish finery in the Bonnie Knees contest, and see if you have the misneach(courage) to participate in the haggis eating contest.
November 22 (Saturday) and 23 (Sunday)
Celtic Christmas
Father Christmas, Mother Christmas, and all the Christmas elves welcome children of all ages to our final three-day celebration of the coming Yule-tide season. The Kingdom is transformed into a Christmas wonderland and holiday music fills the lanes. Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list in our over 400 shoppes. There’s also a holiday costume contest and the pumpkin pie eating contest to add to your Christmas cheer.
Father Christmas will be available for kids of all ages during the final three-day weekend. He will be up front near the festival entrance on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on Celtic Christmas weekend throughout the day. Visitors can choose to sit on Father Christmas’ lap, or near him. Whichever makes you more comfortable.
November 28 (Friday), 29 (Saturday), and 30 (Sunday)
Good people of the realm,
The Kingdom of New Market is positively a-buzzing with excitement as we prepare to welcome you all this weekend for 1001 Dreams — where fairies, elves, and magical beings of every kind come forth to celebrate enchantment and imagination!
We are thrilled to announce that Real Musgrave, the legendary artist behind the beloved Pocket Dragons, will once again grace the Texas Renaissance Festival with his presence for a special artist signing!
Join Real and his wife Muff at The DragonSlayer (booth 163) from 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM, October 18 & 19, for a meet-and-greet and signing. Each guest may request up to three items signed (one may be brought from home, the rest purchased at the booth). The DragonSlayer has been named the Official Source for Real Musgrave Vintage Art, with a curated collection of rare pieces, books, and prints available for sale.
All artist proceeds will benefit The Flowers Fund and Humane Tomorrow, supporting animal welfare causes close to the Musgraves’ hearts.
This is a first-come, first-served event — lines may form no earlier than 15 minutes before each session. Real and Muff look forward to greeting all their fans and friends!
…https://www.ccgs.com/00-archive/pdlist/frmain.htm
And as the magic of 1001 Dreams takes flight, a friendly royal reminder: all fairies are under strict “no flying” orders while within festival gates — even if thou should find thyself growing a pair of wings spontaneously.
So gather your wings, wands, and crowns — and prepare to dream with us this weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival.
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