From intimate gatherings where patrons become brethren to Lone Star spectacles where visitors lose their cares in a world of fantasy, there are a number of Texas Renaissance festivals faires throughout Texas that will greet you with a hardy “Huzzah!”– and plenty of faire food!
Find your portal to the past–and plenty of turkey legs to enjoy–in the list below:
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Texas Renaissance Festival
Where: Todd Mission (near Houston)
When: October -November
The largest Renaissance festival in the country, eight themed weekends held on a 70-acre stretch of land offer a variety of entertainment to please every faire persona. 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.
The treasure also spans to include the many festival foods at this event. Along with the iconic turkey leg, empanadas and sausage on a stick, look for
- The Queen’s Bakery Scotch Eggs – The best way to describe this delectable food is the best of breakfast rolled into one. It is sausage wrapped around a soft-boiled egg, breaded and deep fried. If you arrive at festival opening, this breakfast nugget is a great way to start your day.
- Dragon Meat (Fried Alligator) at the Musketeer’s Banquet – Okay so it’s not real dragon meat, but it is the closest you’ll come to it at the Texas Renaissance Festival! It is conveniently served skewered on a stick so you can still walk around and enjoy the festival and your fried alligator at the same time!
- Garlic Pork Belly Sausage and Butternut & Acorn Squash Soup at The King’s Feast – If you’ve never experienced The King’s Feast before it is well worth the money and the two hours that you will be enjoying entertainment, endless beer and wine and food. While the entire menu is delicious, two items stand out. The butternut and acorn squash soup is served with a dab of crème fraiche garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds for an added crunch. The garlic pork belly sausage are tasty bites that are unlike any other sausage you can get at the festival. Reservations are required for The King’s Feast.
- Italian Village Meatball Sandwich – Served on a roll with grilled onions and peppers, tomatoes, meatballs, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, this tasty sandwich has been dubbed by Ren Fest regulars as “one of the best sandwiches anywhere.”
Middlefaire Renaissance and Medieval Festival
Where: Hillsboro
When:mid-October
Autumn marks a new era in entertainment for the seat of Hill County as a two-day, pirate-themed festival sets sail on its maiden voyage.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Where: Waxahachie
When: weekends April, May
Leave the 21st century behind and return to the year of our Lord 1533, where King Henry VIII and his Queen Anne Boleyn reign over the 200 vendors selling their crafts and the period performers entertaining on 22 stages. Feast on food fit for a king with their famous giant roasted Turkey Legs and the largest food-on-a-stick selection in Texas. A full-service restaurant and 12 pubs and taverns–as well as daily wine and beer tasting events–keep the lords and ladies well fed.