About the Texas Renaissance Festival
Every fall since 1974 the TRF has authentically recreated a 16th century
English village on a 55-acre site in a beautiful East Texas pine forest.
Here over 300 shops line tree shaded lanes where you are also likely to
meet Lords and Ladies, jugglers, heroes, artisans, showmen, or even King
Henry VIII himself! Venture to the Tournament Field and witness knights
jousting for the honour of fair maidens, or chariots careening around
the Tournament Field Lake. Around every corner you'll find continuous
entertainment on over twenty stages, unique games and rides, and bountiful
food and drink from around the world! All is not 16th century, however, as
the festival boasts free parking, eleven fully modern and attended privies
(also known as bathrooms), and all of your favourite imported and domestically
brewed beverages!
The festival is open this year Saturdays Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday from October
10th to November the 29th 2009. 9am till Dark, rain or
shine.
2009
New Market Village celebrates the TRF's Thirty-fifth Anniversary with
Eight Themed Weekends!
| October 10th and 11th: Octoberfest
|
Raise a tankard as we open the festival is true Oktoberfest Style. Journey to Bavaria
and the Black Forest as the air echoes with traditional German music and dancing. Dance a polka feast,
on bratwurst and sauerkraut, quench your thirst with a stein of beer and join in the fun with the
Alpine Yodeling Contest or the Polka Contest. |
|
| October 17th and 18th: 1001
Dreams |
Magical fantasies come to life as wizards, elves and faeries enchant the streets
of New Market Village spreading joy throughout the shire. Become part of the enchanting celebrations
by participating in the Fantasy Scavenger Hunt, or show off your magical finery in the Fantasy Costume
Contest to be judged by Queen Titiana herself. |
|
| October 24th and 25th: Pirate
Adventure |
Set sail on a swashbuckling weekend as the crew of the Pride of Bedlam invade the
shire with their piratical shenanigans. Visit the Pirate's Cove for the finest treasure and booty, quench
yer thirst and sing songs of the sea at the Sea Devil Tavern, and try yer luck by entering the Talk Like
a Pirate Contest. YAR, ye bilge water swilling land lubbers! |
|
| October 31st and November 1st: All
Hallows Eve |
Ghouls, goblins and spooks abound as all things creepy emerge from
the mists to pay homage to our Queen on Halloween. All will delight in His Majesty's Annually Decreed
Tricks or Treats outing. Admire the carved Jack -o'-lanterns that glitter in the moonlight, bedecking
the village shoppes and enter the costume contest to win a fabulous prize. |
|
| November 7th and 8th: Roman
Bacchanal |
Friends, Romans, Countrymen. Toga! Toga! Toga! Join the Italian
Court in an extravagant Roman Bacchanal. When in Rome, do as the Romans: seek the wisdom of the oracle
of Delphi, toss a Bocce Ball, enjoy a Pasta Eating Contest and show off your centurion physique or
Venus-like beauty in the world's largest Toga Contest. Veni, vidi, vici! |
|
| November 14th and 15th:
Highland Fling |
The Queen of Scotland beckons all of ye to throw on your best kilt and join
the fun. Imbibe one of the many types of ale or indulge in a Scotch egg, enjoy the energetic drums
of Tartanic for a rocking highland good time, and lads and lasses should put their best knees
forward and enter the Bonnie Knees Contest and the Highland Dance Contest! |
|
| November 21st and 22nd:
Barbarian Invasion |
Uggh! You! Weakling! Join the barbarian invasion! The Barbarian King and his band
of barbarian buddies try to prove themselves civilized citizens of the realm. Compete in rowdy
contests of barbaric fashion: Worst Dressed Barbarian, Strangest Barbarian, and the Barbarian
Obstacle Course. Gather your horde and raid the village! |
|
| November 27th, 28th and
29th: Celtic Christmas |
The festivities conclude as thoughts turn to Christmas and the gates open
for a three day weekend following the Thanksgiving Holiday. Shoppes shine with Christmas décor
and the sounds of the season are heard throughout the village. Join the festivities with a
Yuletide Scavenger Hunt, hot spiced mead and visit with Father Christmas! |
2009 Entertainment Schedule
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Ticket prices at the gate are $23.00 for adults and $11.00 for children age five to twelve. Children four and under are free.
Ticket outlets and advance purchase discounts are available. Contact the Texas Renaissance Festival for information.
The Texas Renaissance Festival is located on FM 1774 between State Hwy. 105 in Plantersville and FM 1488 in Magnolia, only a
short drive from the Houston area. Click here for directions.
For more information on the Texas Renaissance Festival visit the official TRF web site:
Or call the Texas Renaissance at:
(800) 458-3435, (281) 356-2178
or (936) 894-2516.
Fax: (936) 894-2391
Postal mail:
The Texas Renaissance Festival
21778 FM 1774 - Plantersville, Texas 77363-7722
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