2025 Texas Renaissance Festivals You Won't Want to Miss
- Jan 31, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 15
Immerse yourself in worlds of enchantment and adventure at the 10 Renaissance Faires happening in Texas this year!
1. Faire of Champions
Weekends: January 3rd - Feb 2
Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 10am – 5pm
The Faire of Champions is hosting 6 themed weekends this year. Visit a realm where all are welcome to pursue their dreams! Campground accommodations are available. For more information, click the link below!
Location:
4033 AN County Rd 2212
Palestine, TX 75803
2. Kerrville Renaissance Festival
Jan 18th - 19th, 25th - 26th & Feb 1st- 2nd
10am -5pm
The Kerrville Renaissance Festival will be hosting 3 weekends of enchanting entertainment, food, crafts, and games. Journey back in time with performances by the Vinland Texas Vikings, jugglers, artisans, and musicians. A Renaissance costume contest will be held each weekend. Time Travelers Costume Contest: Jan 25th - 26th. Steampunk Costume Contest: Feb 1st & 2nd. Costume contests are free to enter.
Location:
3785 TX-27 Kerrville, Texas 78028
3. Heartlands Renaissance Festival
February 15 - 16, February 22-23
Experience an unforgettable display of chivalry and skill as combatants wield swords, axes, polearms, and shields in fierce competition at our Grand Tourney. And don't miss the Heartlands Imperial Cavalry showcase their skill and tradition in the Ottoman Empire game of Jereed, a thrilling javelinist sport filled with impressive horsemanship and strategy.
Location:
14450 Hwy 36, Gustine Texas, 76455
4. Sherwood Forest Faire
Weekends: Mar 1 - Apr 20, 2025 & Friday, Mar 21st
10 am to Dusk — Rain or Shine
Step into the world of Robin Hood at the 15th annual Sherwood Forest Faire. This medieval-style village spans 25 acres and hosts more than 100 permanent buildings. From a genuine castle to cozy pubs and artisan merchant shops, there's no shortage of wonders to explore. Immerse yourself in the magic of the realm with non-stop thrilling medieval entertainment and enchanting musical performances. Stay at the campground or book rooms in the castle! Check out their site for more information about tickets and special events.
Location:
1883 Old Hwy 20 McDade, TX 78650
5. Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Weekends: April 5 – May 26
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a permanent recreation of a 16th-century English village. Witness armored jousts, Birds of Prey, and the Mermaid Lagoon. Enjoy interactive performances across 20 stages, visit 200 artisan shops, savor diverse cuisine, and enjoy wine and beer at 12 taverns.
Themed Weekends
April 5 & 6 – Kids Free Weekend
April 12 & 13 – Artisan’s Showcase Weekend
April 19 & 20 – Celtic Weekend
April 26 & 27 – Viking & Barbarian Weekend
May 3 & 4 – Live the Fantasy / Spring Celebration
May 10 & 11 – Chivalry Weekend
May 17 & 18 – Legends of the Seas
May 24, 25, & 26 – The Last Huzzah!
Location:
2511 FM 66 Waxahachie, TX 75167
6. Avalon Faire
Weekends April 12-27 & April 25
Step into the enchanted realm of Avalon and journey back to the era of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere, wizards, and the noble Knights of the Round Table. Enjoy jousting competitions, musical performances, mead tasting, and more. Stroll through the artisan shops and taverns, immersing yourself in a magical world. Check out their site for more info about special events such as Octoberfest and the Day of Disappearance, a Merlin-themed solar eclipse watch party!
Special Events
Oktoberfest
Friday, October 4 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 5 noon - 9:00 pm
Oktoberfest at Avalon includes games, music, German food, and of course, beer!
Location:
1076 FM 1252 W, Kilgore, TX 75662
7. Cottonwood Faire
2025 Dates Coming Soon!
Eat, drink, and be merry at this year's Cottonwood Faire! Enjoy medieval combat, dancing, entertainment, court feasts, games, historical demonstrations, strong man competition,s and L.A.R.P quests!
Location: Thompson Memorial Park, 2401 Dumas Dr, Amarillo, TX 79107
8. Texas Renaissance Festival
Weekends, October 11th through November 30th, and Thanksgiving Friday
Permanently located on 70 acres, the Texas Renaissance Festival is the largest Renaissance-themed attraction in the United States. The village has 21 stages and over 400 artisan shops and taverns. Experience the thrill of knights jousting on their majestic steeds. Surrender to the enchantment of the faery court. Revel in laughter and astonishment as jesters, jugglers, acrobats, and magicians perform on stages scattered throughout the village. Campground accommodations are available.
Themed Weekends
October 11 & 12 - Oktoberfest
October 18 & 19 - 1001 Dreams
October 25 & 26 - All Hallows Eve
November 1 & 2 - Pirate Adventure
November 8 & 9 - Heroes and Villains
November 15 & 16 - Barbarian Invasion
November 22 & 23 - Highland Fling
November 28 & 30 - Celtic Christmas
Location:
21778 Farm to Market 1774
Todd Mission, TX 77363
9. Yule Viking Festival
Feast Dinner on December 5th
December 5-7, 13-14, and 20-21
Celebrate the yuletide season by venturing into the world of the Vikings, complete with artisan crafts, period weaponry, music, mead, fire spinning, strong man competitions, Viking Sagas, and more! Hosted by the Avalon Fair.
Location:
1076 FM 1252 W, Kilgore, TX 75662
10. New Braunfels Christmas Renaissance Faire
2025 Dates Coming Soon!
Situated on a 10-acre Heritage Village, the New Braunfels Renaissance Faire Christmas Celebration includes interactive entertainment, an open-air Marketplatz with unique historical arts and crafts, delicious food, and delicious mead. Join in all day family-friendly adventures with Santa Claus, valiant knights, archery, mermaids, fairies, dragons, feasting, and more!
Location:
1370 Church Hill Dr.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Transport yourself to the eras of heroes, chivalry, grand feasts, and jubilant celebrations with mead, the nectar of the gods. Steeped in the rich history of Norse mythology and medieval banquets, mead brings an authentic touch to your modern-day experience.
Savor the spirit of Viking, Medieval, and Renaissance times anytime with mead from New Braunfels' first meadery, Valkyrie's Kiss.
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