Hear ye! Hear ye! The year might be 2026, but the Renaissance is alive across Texas. October opens the largest Renaissance Festival in the US, north of Houston. It is not the only one; each year Texas offers several across the state. Here are the top Renaissance Festivals in Texas.
Top Renaissance Festivals in Texas
Texas Renaissance Festival
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
New Braunfels Renaissance Faire
Kerrville Renaissance Festival
Enchanted Village Renaissance Faire and Feast
Sherwood Forest Faire
Texas Renaissance Festival
Season: October 10 through November 29, 2026
As the largest Renaissance theme park in the United States, the Texas Renaissance Festival covers over 50 acres. I’ve been going to this festival since the 1980s.
The Texas Renaissance Festival features an extensive campground, over 20 stages with continuous live entertainment, 400+ shoppes, and highly anticipated themed weekends (such as Oktoberfest, Pirate Adventure, and Celtic Christmas.
Located at Todd Mission, TX, about 50 miles northwest of Houston. General admission required.
Top 9 Things to Do in Huntsville TX
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Season: April 10 through May 31, 2027
In a recreated 16th-century English village, the Scarborough Renaissance Festival welcomes guests of King Henry VIII. It features full-combat armored jousting, the Mermaid Lagoon and over 200 village shoppes.
For the Fall season, Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a world of magic, mystery, and adventure. Scarborough’s Hollow returns with expanded entertainment, artisan shopping and seasonal food and drink, Saturdays from late September to Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1.
Located in Waxahachie, TX, about 30 miles south of Dallas.
Top Things to Do in Dallas
New Braunfels Renaissance Faire
Season: December 4 – 13, 2026
Set in a 10-acre historic village, the New Braunfels Renaissance Faire features live music, shopping in the Christmas market, archery, caroling and St. Nick.
You can see axe throwing, sword fighting, stilt walking, juggling, Lyra, mermaids, fire eating and magicians. Don’t forget the food: turkey legs and sausage on a stick.
Located at 1370 Church Hill Drive. New Braunfels, TX. General admission required.
Top Things to Do in New Braunfels
Sherwood Forest Faire
Season: March 6 through April 25, 2027
East of Austin, Sherwood Forest Faire is a 25-acre permanent medieval village, with 170 artisans and 150+ daily performances. Sherwood Forest Faire is known for its interactive, story-driven atmosphere that focuses on one particular year each season.
During December, you can visit the Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival from Fri, December 11, to Sunday, December 13, 2026. It will feature 30+ live bands, 90+ artisans with seasonal ware, Scottish Highland Games, archery, and Santa
Located in McDade, TX, about 35 miles east of Austin. General admission required and camping available.
Top Things to Do in Bastrop
Kerrville Renaissance Festival
Season: January 16 to 31, 2027
The Kerrville Renaissance Festival features eight stages of 16th-century entertainment, including jousting tournaments, comedic jesters, and acrobats. Festivalgoers will find games, such as the tomato torment game and its maze.
Kerrville Renaissance Festival features an artisan village selling handmade pottery, jewelry, leatherwork, metalwork, and period garments. Festival food includes turkey legs and favorites on a stick.
Located at 3785 TX-27, Kerrville. General admission required.
Enchanted Village Renaissance Faire and Feast
Season: February 20 to 21, 2027
Set in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the Enchanted Village Renaissance Faire and Feast is a magical weekend filled with live music, dancing, sword fighting, and local artisan vendors. You can learn the art of blacksmithing, see Vikings fight or listen to a storyteller.
Over 20 artisans and belly dancers will be on site. You’ll find festival food andTexas Mead Works.
Located on Highway 290 between Johnson City and Stonewall in Hye, TX. Admission is free.
