Texas Renaissance Festival Reviews

People watching place, alot of people danced in ren clothes, lots of walking, shows, food and shops.

First time visitor, we had a lot of fun. We were amazed by the setting

Awesome fun! I loved how authentic it was and I can't wait to go again.

I've always been number one fan of the Renaissance Fair since I was a kid I love the Texas Renaissance Festival

My advice goes along with the website get there early at 830am and stay late till the fireworks at 8pm or just before. Expect to spend quite a bit of money but the whole event is so much fun.

As always ty he festival is amazing everyone dresses in amazingly beautiful costumes. The shopkeepers are always in character. Tons of wonderful shops delicious food and so much more

It's an amazing experience from the food to the jousting show, Camel rides and gift shops. You are able to get unique souvenirs and specialty drinks

This place is awesome. Amazing food and atmosphere. To take advantage go with a group and camp out!

The price for things is 'ehhh' like most places. The Renfest though makes up for it in ambience and experience! Food is great! Go early and leave early to miss horrendous traffic.

Really fun place! I had no idea how massive the grounds were.

First time I d ever been to the Renaissance Festival. It was a bunch of fun!

The vendors are hilarious and will yell things at you, take it all in good fun.

The food is okay, a little expensive but worth it. There s also such a wide selection of types of food, from different areas of the world.

Check out the jousting. It s hilarious.

Plenty of parking space & lots to see & do. Definitely lots of kid-friendly attractions & adult-level stuff too. Mike's Bullwhip show definitely worth seeing, too!

Like another world awesome shows food spirits shops and amazing gardens .enchanting atmosphere

Each time I go, it's always a different experience! There are plenty of places to eat, shop, and enjoy!! Definitely bring plenty of cash! You're going to want to spend money on things you've never spent money on haha great time to spend with family and lots of fun shows!

Of course we enjoyed the experience, but sound systems were horribly insufficient the Arena, Odeon stage, and Falconer's Stage (every stage we say a show at). We particularly enjoyed listening to the Texas Brass Ensemble and Celtic Mahem.

I loved this place when I was younger, now it seems to be mostly food and bars

Always a great time. They ask that you wear a mask while in all the shops. And at most shows they have every other row blocked for social distancing. A few shops were not open , but in all it was a great time . Photos were from last year. Sorry

I love this place!!! Camping is the best experience. Granted the festival can be pretty pricey and it can get crowded but overall each weekend is a lot if fun. Going with friends is recommended

Amazing place great people and businesses. Its tons of fun for the family. I live the shops. I could live there and be happy.

It is an experience like no other ") dress up or don't dress up either way you'll have fun (:

I had a great time. They had hand sanitizer everywhere and mask signs on shops. Pretty great day.

I always have a good time at the Renn faire.. love Ren boots!

It's ok.. I didn't feel it was very kid friendly as far as food choices. There were thousands of bees out there and children were getting stung. EMT had told me when we went to see them that they had over 23 cases of kids getting stung and that was at 1 pm..

Absolutely wonderful experience, a little expensive though.

Been going for most of my life. Look forward to it every year and will continue as long as I can. Go for yourself and judge it for yourself don't take anyone's word for it.

We stayed there in the camp grounds for the 4 day Thanksgiving day weekend, We had a great time and we beat the Heavy traffic coming in for the last weekend. I will do it again

I've gone to ren fest every year since I was 11 (I'm now 18) and it gets better and better each year. If you live in Texas, you should definitely experience this place at least once in your life. I also camped for the first time this past weekend and it was a blast. It's only $25 per car so I'd say it's totally worth it!

Very nice atmosphere-great place for a date IMO. However everything costs money, if you really want to have a good time you'll spend upwards of 100

This place is awesome if you've never been Papa John's Pizza is selling the tickets. Enjoy!

I love going every year! I feel it could be dressed up a little more with decore!

Well organized for parking with plenty to see, do and unique shops. Be prepared though to spend $$$$$ as food/beverage stands are pricey. Be sure to pick a nice day to go since everything is outdoors.

Husband and I have gone two years in a row; 2019 and 2020. Our plan is to make it a yearly tradition. 2019 was very overcrowded, but so much fun. We went for Viking weekend in 2019 and Barbarian weekend for 2020. This year due to COVID, there were less people which was actually kinda nice. We had a great time both years and of course always enjoy the mead. The costumes for sale at the festival are expensive, but very detailed and beautiful. Both times I have gotten wooden weapons for my son which he loved and this year I bought some fairy wings for my daughter which were very well made and sturdy enough for a toddler.

Perfect to go with friends and enjoy foods, drinks and joyful atmosphere

Always love going to Ren Fest! Best advice is to read their website for directions and tip for first timers.

Lots of great fun, great people, wonderful shows. I love this place.

I have always greatly loved going to the Renaissance Festival and, while the strictness of the police has gotten worse yearly, the quality of the shows, fireworks, and food have increased dramatically

Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen. Always have fun here and all rides are cash only

First time I have ever been and it was fantastic! So many things to do and see.

The road in magnolia that takes you to this festival is closed like seriously how am I supposed to get there by plane? This is an unorganized joke never will try to go to this park ever again in my life a total waste of time

Have been going for years. Wish they would put an end to "preferred" parking. Being a loyal attendee it puts a damper on the fact I have to park on row 13 when I arrive early.

We poorly chose a miserable, rainy day to go, not much else to say ... no fault of RenFair.

Festive. A lot of friendly ppl in character. Would have given 5 stars but some of the vendors are very rude and unpleasant. Overall awesome place.

It was so cool! Definitely one of the best field trips I've ever gone to.

Last year was a beautiful day but this year was so cold and rainy. Overall it's a fun and magical experience. It's going to be a yearly tradition.

Haven't gone yet, my first year here I'm waiting till the last day i wanna see the fireworks show. Can't wait! I went! It was the best i had so much fun took lots of pix, would go again in a heartbeat.

wonderful place for fun and spending your weekend with your family and friends, kids love here.

Loooooovveeeeedddd iiiiiitttttttt, my friend got crazy drunk off the mead and wouldnt stop falling. Amazing place where you can walk around in your homemade gear and get tips and tricks on how to improve.

If you love outdoors and medieval fun this place is for you

one of my favorite places to go. we take a trip as a family and doi it once a year, costumes and all (I fully recommend dressing up). the food is great and the shows are better (awesome shout out to the comedy group who did improv). please be prepared to walk as the grounds are large. strollers are more then welcome, as are wagons for kids.

the reason for four stars is that it is pricey. between tickets, food, and goodies to buy you can easily spend 100 per person.

Excellent place for entertainment during the fall just outside of Houston.

Texas Renaissance Festival. Once a wonderful place to spend a day or two, have loads of fun whether dressed for the period, in your favorite fantasy getup, or just walk and people watch, and was reasonable in price. Now many years later, merely an expensive tourist trap. Visit the shops - but get their business cards and visit their real shops or websites. There's not much real fun anymore, and they've made the park so large... Wear some comfortable shoes! Still fun to people watch, and spend lots of money. Good food, plenty to drink. But be ready to spend a lot, especially if you're visiting as a family. Ren Faire may or may not be fun for you, your mileage may vary.

After dark Ren Faire camping has now turned into an X-RATED tecno music rave that is ear piercingly loud with the most obscene language you can imagine. WARNING: NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY!! ESP IF YOU HAVE KIDS!!

Very sad for us, especially since our family has been coming here since the early 1980's. Miss the bonfire with drummers so very much. Ren faire is RUINED!

Loved it! The characters fill the medieval town. Really puts you back in time. Shops, restaurants, theaters. Full day fun

I loved! I was super excited I didn't finish seeing everything, I was super tired! But the place is nice ... he waited to return to that place ... I recommend you bring comfortable shoes and water ... your battery is well charged ... hahaha ... this girl caught my attention ... she wears a lot of clothes! Jjaajjajaj

Awesome place. Go every year. Fun for the whole family and a great place to just get away from it all.

Ive been going to RenFest for over 10 years. It never gets old. They add new things almost every year. The first couple of weekends are the more kid friendly ones. I would keep your kids at home for the Barbarian weekend just saying! Plenty of shows, musicians and dancers everywhere. There is something going on at every minute of the day. This is the biggest renaissance festival in the nation and has been around for a long time! Don't miss out. You can get tickets cheap at participating locations rather than paying full price at the gate. Kids are cheap. Tickets truly in my opinion, are a steal. For what you're seeing and getting to do with that ticket, its worth is tripled. For those who say its boring, either they didn't really want to go in the first place and got dragged along, or didn't know really know HOW to experience this! The costumes are fantastic. People work all year on their costumes. Everyone is sweet and polite and the employees "actors" never break character! I would recommend this to anyone of any age or size. Prepare to walk, A LOT. Have fun!

Friendly staff everywhere. Very polite merchants. Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. Amazing entertainers. Great for people-watching. Tons of free parking. Phenomenal security. Bring cash for tipping for each show and the food merchants. Also, avoid the Atm's and bring extra cash.

Always a fun event! I don't dress up, but 90 percent of the people do and it's entertaining to see all the costumes. Food is great and the beer is good!

30 bucks an adult and kids free on Sunday. Everyone here is super nice and the whole place is a great experience. People will barter with you on merchandise as well

I absolutely loved it! Have been going to Scarborough fair for years and decided this year to make the trip down to the texas renaissance festival. Was impressed with the size ( defiantly need to days to even get close to seeing it all). A lot of the shows were longer than other places ive been ( closer to a hour a show ). Will be returning for another weekend this year!

It's a great way, as an adult to spend the day in costume.
However, with that said this year they have made every Sunday a kid's free day.
Had I known that I wouldn't have willingly gone on Sunday, October 30th.
It took 2 hrs to get thru the tiny town of Magnolia and after the lovely traffic delay it wasn't exactly my dream to be in midevil Disneyland.

Food, fun, games, and all around fun for all ages!! Definitely a must!