Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) – America’s largest Renaissance theme park!

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By Elena Porter
Published October 16, 2019 12:00 AM EST

The Texas Renaissance Festival is held every year in Todd Mission, Texas, nearly 55 miles northwest of Houston.

This annual Renaissance fair was first held in 1974 at an old strip mining site. The festival has now moved to another location, and is being held ever since. It is gained immense popularity and is being dubbed as “America’s largest Renaissance theme park”. The festival is hosted over 55 acres of land with over 200 acres of camping facilities. Over half a million people are attracted to the festival regularly every year.

When will be TRF held in 2019?

The 2019 Texas Renaissance Festival will be held from October 5 to December 1 this year on every Saturday and Sunday. The festival will also be open on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Major Highlights of Texas Renaissance Festival

The Texas Renaissance Festival is held on a different theme on each of the nine weekends, influencing contests, shops, art, drink, food, costumes, performances and games. The Themed Weekends include Oktoberfest, 1001 Dreams, All Hallows Eve, Pirate Adventure, Roman Bacchanal, Barbarian Invasion, Heroes and Villains, Highland Flying and Celtic Christmas.

There will be over 500 shops at the Texas Renaissance Festival featuring the works of clothiers, leather smiths, blacksmiths, weavers, potters, jewelers, artisans, artists and master craftspeople. Unique items from across the world are offered by merchants.

Admission Fee for TRF

Adults aged 13 and older will be charged $34 per person. Children aged 5 to 12 will be charged $17 per person. Admission for children aged 12 and younger is free on Sundays. Children who are 4 years and younger are provided free admission on each day of the festival. All stage shows and other entertainment are included with admission. However, there will be additional charges for beverages, food, rides and games.

The Texas Renaissance Festival is round the corner. Hurry and book cheap flights to Houston with FlyOfinder now. Tons of fun and entertainment is waiting for you! 

About the author

Elena Porter

Experiences life to the fullest through travel; Elena Porter has been a travel author at FlyOfinder since 2019. She has extensively explored the best of over ten countries, offering unique skills to guide readers in discovering the most remarkable places in each city. Ensuring to provide the best of each destination and make your travel unforgettable.