Goin’ to the Chapel

The Texas Renaissance Festival Might Be One of the State’s Most Magical (and Affordable) Wedding Venues

Couples can tie the knot amid castles, carriages, and costumed revelry—no stress required.

11/11/2025 By Jef Rouner

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: October 24

Fresh stone crabs, early voting, and plenty of pumpkins—here’s where to eat, sip, and celebrate in Houston this weekend.

10/24/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Fantasy awaits

A Beginner’s Quest to the Texas Renaissance Festival

Here’s how to conquer the 51-year-old festival like a king with daggers, turkey legs, high tea, and camping.

10/23/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Huzzah!

The Best, Wackiest Scenes from the Texas Renaissance Festival

We uncover pirate-themed week's hidden treasures and give you tips for the remaining weekends.

10/26/2023 By Geneva Diaz Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

The Nation's Largest 16th-Century Celebration Returns This Fall

Escape to the Texas Renaissance Festival this October.

09/14/2022 By Kelsy Armstrong and Shelby Stewart

Festive

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, October 8-10

Get a blast from the past this weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival and the Motown Review.

10/08/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Keep thy mask onneth!

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Oct 2–4

Is that cold front we were promised here yet?

10/02/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Geeked Out

The Geek-Centric Events in Houston You Cannot Miss in 2020

A year in the life

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Face Off

Meet Lady Iris, the Ren Fest Face Painter

At 26 years and counting, Lady Iris is one of the fest's longest-serving artists.

10/28/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Newcomer's Guide

H-Town for Families: A Bucket List

25 must-dos everyone, big or small, young or old, will love.

10/01/2019 By Jeff Balke

Huzzah

Get RenFest-Ready with This Medieval Fashion Inspo

Prepare ye olde wench bodice.

10/02/2018 By Samantha Chavarria

Oktober surprise

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Sept. 28–30

Festival season has arrived.

09/27/2018 By Morgan Kinney

♚

It's Good to Be (the RenFest) King

Greg Taylor has reigned for 20 years. We asked him: What's it like being RenFest royalty?

09/21/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Add to Calendar

52 Weekends of Family Fun

Your year with the youngsters, planned.

12/29/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Prosit!

Here's Where to Do Oktoberfest Right

Whether your dirndl is ironed or not, the celebration of bier is coming.

09/20/2017 By Lauro Rojas

Food on a Stick!

Which Houston Fall Festival Is Right for You?

The highs and lows of Greek Fest, Texas Contemporary and more.

08/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Skewered

What Should You Eat at the Texas Renaissance Festival

A world of food waits at the country's largest Ren faire.

11/22/2016 By Alice Levitt

Under Armor

How to Survive the Ren Fest Wearing 75 Pounds of Metal

“If you’re going to wear armor, don’t bite off more than you can chew.”

09/19/2016 By Catherine Matusow

Huzzzzah!

Work In Another Century! Texas Renaissance Festival Hosts Job Fair

Start practicing the King's English: Applicants must audition on stage.

09/15/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Fall Arts Guide 2016

5 Fall Festivals to Celebrate the Cool(ish) Weather

This isn't your grandma's International Quilt Festival.

08/22/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis