Texas Renaissance Festivals

Texas is home to 8 Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Faires, offering jousting, artisan crafts, period entertainment, and connections to the state's rich outdoor exploration opportunities including mushroom foraging, fossil hunting, and metal detecting.

Texas Renaissance Festival

Todd Mission, Texas · October-November · $25-35 adults

The Texas Renaissance Festival is the largest renaissance festival in the United States, attracting over half a million visitors annually to its 55-acre site in Todd Mission. Running for nine themed w...

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Sherwood Forest Faire

McDade, Texas · February-April · $20-30 adults

Sherwood Forest Faire brings the legend of Robin Hood to life in the rolling hills east of Austin. Spanning 28 acres of natural Texas woodland, this spring festival features full-contact jousting, aer...

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Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Waxahachie, Texas · April-May · $30-35 adults

Scarborough Renaissance Festival transforms 35 acres south of Dallas into a bustling 16th-century English village. With over 200 costumed performers, 2,600 costumed guests on peak days, and an array o...

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Celtic Bayou Festival

Lake Charles, Texas · March · $15-20 adults

The Celtic Bayou Festival combines Celtic heritage with Gulf Coast culture near the Texas-Louisiana border. Irish music, Highland games, medieval crafts, and Cajun cuisine create a unique cultural fus...

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Scarborough Faire at Waxahachie

Waxahachie, Texas · April-May · $12-20 adults

An extension of the main Scarborough Renaissance Festival, this additional programming features specialized artisan workshops, period cooking demonstrations, and historical education sessions that com...

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Enchanted Springs Ranch

Boerne, Texas · November · $12-20 adults

Enchanted Springs Ranch near Boerne hosts a unique Texas Hill Country medieval experience combining frontier history with renaissance faire traditions. The working ranch setting adds authenticity to p...

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Grand Texas Renaissance Festival

Montgomery, Texas · October-November · $12-20 adults

The Grand Texas Renaissance Festival in Montgomery offers a smaller, more intimate medieval experience than the nearby Texas Renaissance Festival, with artisan crafts, period entertainment, and family...

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Buccaneer Days

Corpus Christi, Texas · April-May · $12-20 adults

Buccaneer Days in Corpus Christi blends pirate lore with renaissance faire traditions along the Texas Gulf Coast. Maritime demonstrations, period crafts, treasure hunts, and live entertainment create ...

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How many Renaissance Festivals are in Texas?

Texas hosts 8 Renaissance Festivals and Medieval Faires throughout the year. The most popular include Texas Renaissance Festival, Sherwood Forest Faire, Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

When is the best time to attend a Renaissance Festival in Texas?

Renaissance Festivals in Texas typically run during October-November, February-April, April-May, March, November. Check individual festival dates as they vary year to year. Early in the season tends to have smaller crowds.

Are there treasure hunting activities at Texas Renaissance Festivals?

Yes, 1 festival in Texas offers treasure hunting activities. Many festival sites are also near excellent public lands for metal detecting and foraging.

What is the average admission price for Texas Renaissance Festivals?

Admission prices for Renaissance Festivals in Texas typically range from $25-35 adults to $20-30 adults to $30-35 adults to $15-20 adults to $12-20 adults to $12-20 adults to $12-20 adults to $12-20 adults. Many festivals offer discounts for children, seniors, and military. Some festivals offer season passes for frequent visitors.