Oct 21-22nd, 2023
WEEKEND #3 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.
Oct 28-29th, 2023
WEEKEND #4 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 11spook-tacular11 prizes.
Nov 4-5th, 2023
WEEKEND #5 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.
Nov 11-12th, 2023
WEEKEND #6 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 on our costume contest or show off your worst table manners in the turkey leg eating contest.
Nov 18-19th, 2023
WEEKEND #7 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 Scottish finery in the Bonnie Knees contest, and see if you have the misneach (courage) to participate in the haggis eating contest.
Nov 24, 25, 26th, 2023
WEEKEND #8 CELTIC CHRISTMAS
Children of all ages to our three-day celebration of the coming Yule-tide season. The Kingdom is transformed into a Christmas wonderland and holiday music fills the lanes. Shop for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list and participate in our holiday costume and pumpkin pie eating contests.
About Texas Renaissance Festival
Started in 1974, the Texas Renaissance Festival has grown into the nation’s largest Renaissance event. Each year, over 450,000 patrons enter through the gates of the festival into a 16th Century European Village here performers immerse you in the enchantment of the village that feature 20+ stages of music and stage acts, 500+ shoppes, artisans, and a world tour for the taste buds that of course includes turkey legs! 2023 SEASON DATES: This year marks the 49th anniversary of the Texas Renaissance Festival, which takes place Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday, October 7 through November 26, from 9am to 8pm.
Address: 21778 FM 1774,
Todd Mission, Texas 77363
