I haven’t been there for few years. I bought tickets for the entire family from Groupon, and went on Saturday October 24, 2020. It was the pirate weekend theme. Face mask is required, although a lot of people took off their mask the second they...walked into the kingdom. Food is over priced as always. The employees in the kids rides are mostly unfriendly, and untrained to deal with children. I liked the belly dance show. The place turned wild after 3 pm, and many people got really drunk. I think I could’ve missed it this year as well.More

Ticket only gets you in the "door", everything else costs separately so can add up. Kids rode the ponies, adults rode he elephants, got henna tattoos.

The festival is one of the largest and has so much to offer you will need few days to see it all. Many different food options available plus plenty to drink. Shops to but unique items not found in the average store.

I spent several weekends and never a dull moment. no matter what the weather there was great activities to delight any entertaining taste

If you've never gone, you must go to the Ren Fest! Words will never do it justice, but the shows, atmosphere food and fun are second to none! Jugglers, comedians, jousters, live music everywhere,... just great! Great for kids and adults alike.

Hubby and I have been visiting the Texas Renaissance Festival since the first year and have gone at least once every year since. We've seen it grow substantially over the last few years. When they first opened, everyone dressed in Renaissance garb was allowed in...for free, Merlin the magician roamed the grounds doing magic tricks and the Gypsies moved from their camp to the exit and danced for guests at sunset. Those were my favorite years. As our two children grew, so did the festival. Food booths expanded, more spacious grounds, additional entertainment and the addition of more games for children and adults. It is truly an all day event. We've had our hair braided, enjoyed the Kings Feast, camped in both sections of the camping areas, enjoyed swinging under the trees and purchased hand made items that are treasured to this day. Our daughter took pictures with the Sturdy Beggars at the Mud Show when she was three, then again at 30 and although she has changed, the leading mud man has not (must be that mud does keep you young!) The performers are sometimes raunchy (Sound and Fury), sometimes funny (Ded Bob), sometimes thrilling (Fire Whip Show) and various stages of live music throughout the Festival are enough to keep one occupied all day. Although the overall food quality has gone down a bit, the assortment is enough to keep everyone well fed. If you love Turkey Legs, you'll be happy to know they have plenty, although the size has gotten smaller as the years progress. This is a premier People Watching event. Bathrooms are plentiful and clean, there are rental scooters and wagons at the entrance and there is something for every age but please be aware, not all shows are appropriate for young children. Our whole family loves the Festival and anyone who visits us comes along and raves about their experience. If you live anywhere in the Houston area, or even beyond, don't miss it. Rain or shine you'll have a grand time!More

Get there early or the hike to the gate will be long. All kinds of food.Beef, pork, chicken, aligator, pizza, and more.Over 100 shops. Plenty for the kids to be entertained with. Can't see it all in one day.