HUZZAH! THE KINGDOM’S OPEN!
Courtesy photos: The nation’s largest Renaissance Festival returns for its 47th season with 16th century spirit, magic and traditions while introducing new delights.
TODD MISSION - The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF), the nation’s largest and most anticipated Renaissance event, welcomes guests of all ages to the 47th season beginning Saturday, Oct. 9.
The festival spans across 70-acres of lush grounds, greets more than 500,000 guests annually, and will bring back the whimsical magic and traditions of themed weekends, entertainment, shoppes, food and adventurous experiences. This year, the kingdom will also roll out the royal carpet with new and fanciful experiences.
TRF will comply with any mandates or safety protocols issued by the State of Texas. As of Sept. 23, 2021, masks and vaccines are not required by visitors for entry into the Texas Renaissance Festival. Vendors and staff will be fully vaccinated or provide weekly proof of a negative COVID test.
2021 Themed Weekends
The eight-week season will take place Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday through Sunday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Each weekend will bring a brilliant experience to life for guests visiting from across the world.
• Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 9 – Sunday, Oct. 10| 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)!
• 1001 Dreams | Saturday, Oct. 16 – Sunday, Oct. 17 | Faeries, elves and other fanciful creatures bring enchantment to the lanes of New Market Village. Don’t forget to bring your best fairy wings!
• Pirate Adventure | Saturday, Oct. 23 – Sunday, Oct. 24 | Avast, Ye Hearties! Heave to and come ashore for the most piratical party of the seven seas!
• All Hallows Eve | Saturday, Oct. 30 – Sunday, Oct. 31 | Ghouls and ghosts arrive for some scary good fun! Wear your spookiest Halloween costume for a chance to win “Spooktacular” prizes.
• Heroes and Villains | Saturday, Nov. 6 – Sunday, Nov. 7 | The mightiest heroes and heroines clash with the darkest of villains and vixens from history and legend. Show off your alter ego.
• Barbarian Invasion | Saturday, Nov. 13 – Sunday, Nov. 14 | Join the Great Horde and feast, drink, and plunder your way through the village during this barbaric rumpus. If you’re the worst-dressed barbarian around, prove it!
• Highland Fling | Saturday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Nov. 21 | Lads and lassies – the pipes are calling you to a celebration of the joys of Scotland. Witness the thrill of the Highland games and show off your Scottish finery in the Bonnie Knees contest!
• Celtic Christmas | Friday, Nov. 26 – Sunday, Nov. 28 | 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. Here you can find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
New to the Kingdom
This year, the kingdom is excited to welcome the following new adventures and tastes that will join world-renowned performers, musicians and dancers and experiences that grace the stages and lands of the Texas Renaissance Festival: Wine Tasting at Odin’s Table by Haak Vineyards and Winery; The King’s Feast; Pub Crawl; Royal Scotch or Royal Bourbon & Rum Tastings; Escape Rooms; Tea and Strumpets (High Tea);
Del Lago is a new, expanded section of the kingdom added this year. Located near the Jousting Arena, the Festival has moved the horse stables back near the lake and are building several new shoppes and royal wine tasting for festivalgoers to indulge as they please.
Enchanting Traditions Return including:
Feed thy Hunger; Shows and Entertainment; Thrilling Games, Rides and Activities; Camping, Glamping and TRF After Dark; 16th Century Weddings; and Shoppes.
Ticket sales are date specific and can be purchased on the Texas Renaissance Festival website. Opening day, Saturday, Oct. 9, tickets cost $25 for adults over the age of 13, and $20 for adults Sunday, Oct. 10. Tickets for children ages 12 and under are half-price on Saturdays and free on Sundays. General admission tickets purchased at the gate will cost $30 for adults and $15 for children on Saturday and $25 for adults on Sunday. Most attractions, rides and experiences require additional tickets, costs or specific instructions, so please check website for details.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.texrenfest.com.