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Texas Renaissance Festival

Texas Renaissance Festival

Festival and Arts and Entertainment
Plantersville
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    Montanna S.
    "Try the King's Mead and don't miss seeing Tartanic perform!"(5 Tips)
    Andres G.
    "Kettle corn is a must but only fresh!!! It's by the joust"(3 Tips)
    Brandon B.
    "Brigadoon brewery has the best beer"(2 Tips)
    Eric C.
    "The Fire Whip Show is good and Arlene is excellent!"(2 Tips)
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  • Josh A.heart icon on user image
    Josh AOctober 12, 2015
    Great Ren Faire. Tons of food and entertainment. Great grounds well kept. Good shopping. Get a costume and head on over!
    Upvoted Nov 17
  • Jonathan H.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan HosterNovember 8, 2017
    One of the best Renaissance Festivals I've attended. It's true that everything is bigger in Texas! Awesome food options and exciting shows! The Festival day concludes with a fire show and fireworks!
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • j m.heart icon on user image
    j meNovember 12, 2015
    Stay for the fireworks that closes the festival down each night. Truly amazing show. If you camp over the weekend, Friday night bonfires are a must do.
  • Rania
    RaniaNovember 10, 2019
    Amazing. So much to see & do. Print tickets for shorter lines & drive in from the north. Keep small change for tips. The entertainers are worth it. Pirate themed bar was a personal favorite spot
    Upvoted Nov 9
  • Mildred J.heart icon on user image
    Mildred JohnsonOctober 26, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Come and see the Transylvanian Court. Usually in the area by the Polish pub but on ALL HALLOWS EVE we will be by the Gazebo stage. Grandmamá welcomes you! 💋
  • Robert P.heart icon on user image
    Robert PlatzOctober 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Buy tickets at the Information Booth just inside the front gate at the festival. You can't reenter the festival after 6pm so if you need to go to your car do it before 6.
  • Melissa R.heart icon on user image
    Melissa RayOctober 27, 2019
    Everything is wonderful. The atmosphere, the costumes, the games, and majority of the food! I had a dry turkey leg but everything else was amazing
  • Hadi K.heart icon on user image
    Hadi KoleilatOctober 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The Greek food is the best. Most entertainment is good, but you have to see the Gypsy Dance Theater at the Greek Agora! Fire, Whip Show is a must see also.
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkNovember 14, 2013
    Bring cash, comfy shoes, and an appetite! You'll be entertained your entire stay with everything from music and dancing to jousts to shopping. Fun for every age group!
  • cat5 m.
    cat5 magazineNovember 19, 2012
    The craft beer selection is big and getting bigger - stop by Brigadoon Brewery for a tour of a working on-premise brewpub. And try one of their many Texas craft beers Read more
  • Tony T.heart icon on user image
    Tony TJune 2, 2019
    IT'S LIKE TAKING A TRIP TO A TOTALLY DIFFERENT PLACE IN TIME!!!This is the largest Renaissance Fest in the US!
  • j m.heart icon on user image
    j meNovember 12, 2015
    Great Food, Shows & atmosphere! So many unique shops, something for everyone
  • Januari L.
    Januari LeoNovember 19, 2012
    Super fun, but getting out of the parking area after the festival kind of sucks all the fun out of it. IF we return, we'll definitely pay the $10 for the special parking.
  • Andres N.heart icon on user image
    Andres NovoaNovember 6, 2015
    Kids under 12 get in free on Sundays! Also, buying tickets online or in advance is cheaper(unless you have a corporate discount code).
  • Mandy J.
    Mandy JordanOctober 13, 2013
    We need to figure out a way to get cell phone towers so we can have signal. That way we can make the party merrier by inviting more friends :-)
  • Tim P.heart icon on user image
    Tim PullinOctober 12, 2015
    One of the best cultural festivals in the USA. Excellent people watching.
  • Mario G.heart icon on user image
    Mario GiacaloneDecember 30, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place just wish I could go more than one weekend
  • Andres N.heart icon on user image
    Andres NovoaNovember 6, 2015
    As soon as you walk in on the right ask the information monger about the weekend's themed special events!
  • Megheart icon on user image
    MegNovember 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Pay attention to the details. There are so many pretty little things tucked away in the buildings.
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MahanaySeptember 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out Visker & Scrivener's Quills, Books & Oddities across from the new Birds of Prey / Fire Whip Show stage! Very cool stuff.
  • Yris O.heart icon on user image
    Yris OrtizOctober 10, 2011
    Spend your day here! You won't regret! It's fun, loud, raw, funny, epic, rare, Wonderful!!!!!!!!! I must to come back next year!!!!
  • Rodger D.
    Rodger DodgerDecember 5, 2019
    Honestly - I paid $35 to get into a giant shopping mall with a bunch of really cheap crap from China that cost $8 to make and they sell it for $80. Stop the Elephant rides - it is cruelty!!
  • Laura C.
    Laura ChanOctober 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The TRF mead is delicious!! And steak on a stick is surprisingly tasty.
  • Nathalies J.heart icon on user image
    Nathalies JewelerAugust 29, 2012
    Turkey legs, apple dumplings, and mead!! Love RenFest! Take a weekend and camp, it's well worth it!!
  • Jim L.heart icon on user image
    Jim LOctober 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The feast is expensive but for a buffet it has amazing food and entertainment for 2 hours.
  • Sydney R.
    Sydney ReedOctober 27, 2013
    Watch as many performances as you can they are great fun if you want to sit down for a bit and relax :)
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    DeebeeNovember 8, 2015
    Wear comfortable shoes and bring cash! Also, there are long lines for the ladies restroom.
  • Clintheart icon on user image
    ClintNovember 10, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Fun place to spend the day, plenty of walking, the shows are usually really good
  • Andrew M.
    Andrew MurilloNovember 10, 2013
    Weekend camping pass for only $20 per car...more than worth it. Respect the patrons!
  • David A. C.heart icon on user image
    David A. Crowther (Tony)October 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Noble House has some amazing new treasures this year. You must visit and see for yourself!
  • Maha A.heart icon on user image
    Maha AlsaleemOctober 10, 2018
    Woooooooow everything is awesome 😍
  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BohrNovember 18, 2017
    Wonder around the shops food and shows until you're tired and broke 🤠🎉
  • Todd S.
    Todd SerpicoApril 2, 2012
    Don't miss Tartanic. Great music, good showmen, a slight mix of some laughs; love these guys!
  • Robert P.heart icon on user image
    Robert PlatzNovember 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Saturdays are great but Sunday night Ghost Walks have smaller groups and usually have more weird stuff happen.
  • Montanna S.heart icon on user image
    Montanna SmithNovember 21, 2014
    Try the King's Mead and don't miss seeing Tartanic perform!
  • Andrewheart icon on user image
    AndrewDecember 6, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    When it gets muddy, it gets very muddy. Wear the right clothes if it's wet.
  • Julie G.
    Julie GardnerOctober 30, 2011
    Good food. Great people watching. Clean restrooms. Can't see it all in one day. Bring plenty of cash.
  • Tierra D.
    Tierra DannNovember 12, 2013
    A lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes! But well worth the adventure
  • Kyleheart icon on user image
    KyleOctober 9, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Go see Iris & Rose (@wildandthorny) at the Polonia Pub (near the entrance to Sherwood). Shows at 11:30, 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30.
  • Phillip T.heart icon on user image
    Phillip ThompsonOctober 20, 2016
    If you're a member of Costco, buy your tickets there. $36.00 for 2.
  • Billy O.heart icon on user image
    Billy OvallesNovember 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Be anything you want to be. Come in full costume and enjoy
  • Kathy
    KathyOctober 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Make sure to see Tartanic. Cast of Bronze puts on a good show too.
  • Clifton M.heart icon on user image
    Clifton MApril 12, 2015
    Long drive from Houston. Expensive entry (even with discount tickets) and same ole over priced food/drink. Be real careful driving away when you leave. High DWI risk as you drive back to town.
  • robert s.
    robert salazarOctober 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Rent or buy a good costume. If you wear a generic off the shelf polyester one you will roast alive.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HelfrichOctober 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The food, the shows, and the people - watching
  • Rosie K.
    Rosie KnightOctober 6, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Get a Waxed Rose @ shop 41. It's cool to watch them dip a live rose in wax!
  • Melanie A.
    Melanie A.October 6, 2012
    Having family and/or friends that live close by sure makes it more enjoyable!
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SaundersOctober 26, 2010
    Look for the young King Henry, get Chris the insulter to insult one of your friends, and try the muffaleta, cake fries and mead!
  • Allen A.
    Allen ArcadeNovember 24, 2013
    Rectangular spicy beef jerky just like medieval times! Huzzah!
  • Julie G.
    Julie GardnerOctober 30, 2011
    Takes more than a day to see everything. Good food. Great people watching.
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