The Texas Renaissance Festival
Top 10 Things to See & Do

A sprawling 16th-century village surrounded by lush greenery recreates life as it was during an age in which mighty monarchs ruled vast kingdoms and brave knights defended the honor of their homelands and the fair maidens residing within.

1. This year's festival will feature eight themed weekends - Oktoberfest, 1,001 Dreams, Pirate Adventure, All Hallows Eve, Roman Bacchanal, Highland Fling, Barbarian Invasion and Celtic Christmas. Each Weekend Adventure the Festival embraces the theme, with Themed Events that include a featured Food and Costume contest. Where you can compete in a variety of competitions to win Season Passes!
2. World Renowned Stage acts entertain on stages located throughout the festival with over 200 daily performances including Full contact Jousting.
3. Over 400 Shops showcasing unique wares from all over the world.
4. Delight your senses with all kinds of international cuisine from the traditional turkey leg to delicious empanadas. English, French, German, Italian and Polish quinine served up fresh at our over 60 food and beverage shops.
5. Dozens Of hand powered Rides and Games suitable for the whole family
6. Over 3,000 Costumed performers wander through the village offering many opportunities for laughter and fun.
7. Our featured gardens are artfully crafted and have been renovated and expanded this year.
8. The Festival is pleased to present seven different demonstrating artists, from world-renowned glass blower Jody Bode to a functional Guttenberg Press.
9. The Royal Fireworks held nightly above the Tournament Field
10. "School Days" - an interactive educational event for public, private and home school students will be held November 6 and 7, 2012

The Texas Renaissance Festival, Escape from the ordinary!