What is the Texas Renaissance Festival?
The Texas Renaissance Festival is proud to host world re-known performers on the many stages located throughout the festival. The Texas Renaissance Festival is a magical place for family fun and entertainment.
Where can I find Sweets at the Texas Renaissance Festival?
Sweets come aplenty at the Texas Renaissance Festival, including at the Queen's Pantry near the entrance. We had a sampling of cakes and bars that I could have eaten all day. A wonderfully gooey butter cake, a red velvet brownie, a "heaven in your mouth" chocolate pecan bar and a brownie were all soft, moist and a sweet end to the lunch.
What makes Ren Fest so special?
From bawdy wenches to musicians who stir the soul, the nation’s top Ren fest acts grace the venue’s 20+ stages, while feats of derring-do are performed by knights on horseback in the jousting arena. The King’s carousel and the amazing maze will enthrall little ones, while souvenir seekers will find a treasure trove of handmade gift items.
What kind of food is at a Renaissance Festival?
Oyster Sliders.Hand Pie. ... Mead Mixed Drinks. ... Turkey Leg. ... Fresh Apple Slushies. ... Fried Artichokes. ... Good Old-Fashioned Mead. ... Pork Chop on a Stick. There's never a better time to risk a Henry VIII-inspired onset of gout than at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, where the meats and fatty foods are aplenty. ...
How much is beer at the Texas Renaissance Festival?
Why drink a $5 Bud Light when you can sip on a $32 Golden Draak? This is a festival fit for a king, after all. And the king digs craft beer. Now that it's in its 38th season, there are a lot of reasons to make the two-and-a-half hour drive to the country's largest Renaissance festival.
Can you bring food to the Renaissance?
May we bring outside food and drink? We offer a variety of fresh, delicious food for our guests to enjoy at concession stands throughout our Faire; however, we understand that guests may need to bring food and drink into our Faire.
What should I bring to a Renaissance Festival?
Bring money (cash or credit) for shopping. Believe it or not, you can definitely get some retail therapy at a Renaissance Fair. There are lots of specialty vendors, some of the most common include: Clothing and Weaponry, Jewelry (especially hand-made pewter goods), traditional Toys, etc.
What should you not wear to a Renaissance Faire?
DON'T dress as a pirate!, Trekkie, mermaid, elf, unless its' that kind of Renaissance Faire. Some California Faires and elsewhere mix fantasy themes. Others stick to a time period like the Elizabethan Era, so check the website.
How long does the Texas Renaissance Festival last?
The Texas Renaissance Festival runs from the second weekend of October through each weekend through November 28. Things will obviously be a bit different this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, but the show is going on with tons of fun activities, delicious food, and good times to be had for all.
Can you bring backpacks to the Renaissance Festival?
Bag Checks: All persons, bags, parcels, clothing and other items may be subject to screening/security checks within our site and at the entrance. We reserve the right not to allow any bag, parcel, or other item to be brought into the park, and to deal with any unattended object in such a way as we consider appropriate.
Do you have to dress up for a Renaissance fair?
It's totally not necessary to dress up at all. Also know that you can if you want to, and that you don't have to go all out or be period-accurate. The most important thing is to be comfortable and dressed for the weather (which, since our faire runs in July, can be HOT).
Can you smoke at the Texas Renaissance Festival?
Although smoking is allowed throughout the Festival, we ask that guests refrain from smoking in the audience during our shows.
How much money should you bring to a Renaissance Festival?
I would advise you to budget $50 including tickets if you want to do a good amount of activities and eat more food. Next year, I want to just bring $100 and do whatever I want with it, whether it's buy a lot of food or buy a souvenir, so I'll budget for that.
How much money should I bring to the Renaissance fair?
$100 for one person should be plenty for food and drinks all day, but if you want to buy goods I would bring $300ish. If you want a weapon that's a different story. They usually have atms if you run out of cash and find something you HAVE to have.
What do I wear to a Renaissance fair?
Wear a skirt or dress that reaches the floor or your ankles for a typical Renaissance look. Wear a gown or dress over your chemise and corset, or a separate skirt to complement your corset or bodice. Avoid any ruffles, adornments, or patterns on skirts.
Alligator sausage
We tried three different sausages in the samplings, and the alligator was by far the best. It's hard to beat any kind of sausage, but it was a nice taste of the Cajun flavors we love in Houston.
Dolmathes and tzatziki
If you're somehow tired of fried faire food, head to the Greek Agora for favorites such as gyros, hummus and baklava. But the dolmathes with a housemade tzatziki sauce made for a refreshing, lighter course in our sampling. The delicate grape leaves were nicely stuffed, and the sauce had the pleasant tang you hope for in Greek food.
Pastries
Sweets come aplenty at the Texas Renaissance Festival, including at the Queen's Pantry near the entrance. We had a sampling of cakes and bars that I could have eaten all day. A wonderfully gooey butter cake, a red velvet brownie, a "heaven in your mouth" chocolate pecan bar and a brownie were all soft, moist and a sweet end to the lunch.
What Should You Eat at the Texas Renaissance Festival
The Cardinal’s Pantry, one of the first vendors you’ll see upon entering, is well stocked, but even better decorated.
Texas Renaissance Festival
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Daily tastings at Scarborough Renaissance Festival. Photo courtesy Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Food
Feast on food fit for a king at our 5 food court areas (kitchens) strategically located throughout the Festival along with numerous roving specialty food carts. Scarborough Renaissance Festival also has a full-service restaurant, the Rose & Crown Inn, located in the Crown Meadows section of the Festival.
Gluten Free & Vegan Offerings
The Festival also has gluten free and vegan offerings available. Click here for all the details.
Daily Beer & Wine Tasting Events
Scarborough Renaissance Festival offers twice daily Beer & Wine Tasting Events for those with discerning palates (21 & older)to taste their way through the making, history and arts of wine and beer (separate tasting for each). Click here for al the details and to purchase your tickets today!
Pubs & Taverns
For those 21 & older, Scarborough Renaissance Festival has 12 pubs & taverns located throughout the Festival site. There is also a full-service bar located in the Rose & Crown Restaurant. Click here for more details.