Immerse yourself in worlds of enchantment and adventure at the Renaissance Faires happening in Texas this year and next! Don't miss out on the winter Yule Tide celebrations!
Yule Viking Festival
Feast Dinner on December 5th. December 5-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2025
Celebrate the yuletide season by venturing into the world of the Vikings, complete with artisan crafts, period weaponry, music, mead, fire spinning, strong man competitions, Viking Sagas, and more! Hosted by the Avalon Fair.
Location: 1076 FM 1252 W, Kilgore, TX 75662
New Braunfels Christmas Renaissance Faire
December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 2025
Situated on a 10-acre Heritage Village, the New Braunfels Renaissance Faire Christmas Celebration includes interactive entertainment, an open-air Marketplatz with unique historical arts and crafts, delicious food, and delicious mead. Join in all day family-friendly adventures with Santa Claus, valiant knights, archery, mermaids, fairies, dragons, feasting, and more!
Location: 1370 Church Hill Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78130
Faire of Champions
Weekends: January 3rd - Feb 2, 2026
Saturdays 10am – 6pm, Sundays 10am – 5pm
The Faire of Champions is hosting 6 themed weekends this year. Visit a realm where all are welcome to pursue their dreams! Campground accommodations are available. For more information, click the link below!
Location: 4033 AN County Rd 2212, Palestine, TX 75803
Kerrville Renaissance Festival
January 17 & 18, 24 & 25, Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2026Location: 3785 TX-27 Kerrville, Texas 78028
Heartlands Renaissance Festival
2026 Dates TBA
Experience an unforgettable display of chivalry and skill as combatants wield swords, axes, polearms, and shields in fierce competition at our Grand Tourney. And don't miss the Heartlands Imperial Cavalry showcase their skill and tradition in the Ottoman Empire game of Jereed, a thrilling javelinist sport filled with impressive horsemanship and strategy.
Location: 14450 Hwy 36, Gustine, Texas, 76455
Sherwood Forest Faire
Weekends: Feb 28 - Apr 19, 2026
& Friday, Mar 20th
10 am to Sundown
Step into the world of Robin Hood at the 15th annual Sherwood Forest Faire. This medieval-style village spans 25 acres and hosts more than 100 permanent buildings. From a genuine castle to cozy pubs and artisan merchant shops, there's no shortage of wonders to explore. Immerse yourself in the magic of the realm with non-stop thrilling medieval entertainment and enchanting musical performances. Stay at the campground or book rooms in the castle! Check out their site for more information about tickets and special events.
Location: 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX 78650
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
April 4th - May 25th, 2026
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a permanent recreation of a 16th-century English village. Witness armored jousts, Birds of Prey, and the Mermaid Lagoon. Enjoy interactive performances across 20 stages, visit 200 artisan shops, savor diverse cuisine, and enjoy wine and beer at 12 taverns.
Themed Weekends:
April 4 & 5 – Opening Weekend / Kids Free / Easter
April 11 & 12 – Artisan’s Showcase Weekend
April 18 & 19 – Barbarian Weekend
April 25 & 26 – Celtic Weekend / Deaf Day
May 2 & 3 – Spring Celebration Weekend
May 9 & 10 – Flights of Fantasy Weekend / Mother’s Day
May 16 & 17 – Legends of the Seas
May 23, 24 & 25 – The Last Huzzah!
Location: 2511 FM 66 Waxahachie, TX 75167
Avalon Faire
Weekends April 4 - 26, 2026
Step into the enchanted realm of Avalon and journey back to the era of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere, wizards, and the noble Knights of the Round Table. Enjoy jousting competitions, musical performances, mead tasting, and more. Stroll through the artisan shops and taverns, immersing yourself in a magical world. Check out their site for more info about special events such as Oktoberfest and the Day of Disappearance, a Merlin-themed solar eclipse watch party!
Special Events
Oktoberfest, 2026 dates TBA
Location: 1076 FM 1252 W, Kilgore, TX, 75662
Oktoberfest at Avalon includes games, music, German food, and of course, beer!
Cottonwood Faire
2026 Dates TBA
Eat, drink, and be merry at this year's Cottonwood Faire! Enjoy medieval combat, dancing, entertainment, court feasts, games, historical demonstrations, strong man competition,s and L.A.R.P quests!
Location: Thompson Memorial Park, 2401 Dumas Dr, Amarillo, TX 79107
Texas Renaissance Festival
Weekends, October 11- November 30 & Thanksgiving Friday, 2025
Permanently located on 70 acres, the Texas Renaissance Festival is the largest Renaissance-themed attraction in the United States. The village has 21 stages and over 400 artisan shops and taverns. Experience the thrill of knights jousting on their majestic steeds. Surrender to the enchantment of the faery court. Revel in laughter and astonishment as jesters, jugglers, acrobats, and magicians perform on stages scattered throughout the village. Campground accommodations are available.
Themed Weekends 2025:
October 11 & 12 - Oktoberfest
October 18 & 19 - 1001 Dreams
October 25 & 26 - All Hallows Eve
November 1 & 2 - Pirate Adventure
November 8 & 9 - Heroes and Villains
November 15 & 16 - Barbarian Invasion
November 22 & 23 - Highland Fling
November 28 & 30 - Celtic Christmas
Location: 21778 Farm to Market 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363
Transport yourself to the eras of heroes, chivalry, grand feasts, and jubilant celebrations with mead, the nectar of the gods. Steeped in the rich history of Norse mythology and medieval banquets, mead brings an authentic touch to your modern-day experience.
Savor the spirit of Viking, Medieval, and Renaissance times anytime with mead from New Braunfels' first meadery, Valkyrie's Kiss.
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