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Texas Renaissance Festival opens for 52nd season in Todd Mission

The Texas Renaissance Festival returns for its 52nd season starting October 10, 2026. The 70-acre festival in Todd Mission will run on weekends through November 29 and on Thanksgiving Friday, with eight themed weekends featuring stages, shops, vendors, entertainment and food.

Where
Todd Mission, Texas (between Plantersville and Magnolia, northwest of Houston)
When
Oct. 10, 2026, opening; runs weekends through Nov. 29 and Thanksgiving Friday
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Counties: Harris Hidalgo Montgomery

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Ticket price$16 to $403 Who pays or receives it: visitors
  • Free admission for children 5 and underfree3 Who pays or receives it: kids 5 and under on Saturdays
  • Free admission for children 13 and underfree3 Who pays or receives it: kids 13 and under on Sundays

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Who's involved

  • Texas Renaissance Festivalevent
  • George Coulamfounder in 1974
  • Paladin, the Errant Foolnew wandering jester performer
  • Sons of Olympusnew live-action performance group on Agora Stage
  • Lester Jestersonreturning jester performer

The facts

  • Festival is the nation's largest Renaissance-themed event at 70 acres.3
  • Festival grounds offer 21 stages, more than 400 artisanal shops, and over 200 acres of camping.3
  • Festival spans eight themed weekends from Oct. 10 through Nov. 29, including the Friday after Thanksgiving.3 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with no entry after 7 p.m.; fireworks close out each night at 7:50 p.m.4
  • New performers include Paladin the Errant Fool and Sons of Olympus; Lester Jesterson returns after several-year pause.3 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Slayer's Castle features movie props and oddities; the Russian Sleep Experiment exhibit returns for first time in 26 years.4

Who said what

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  • Lester Jesterson Renaissance festival audiences are very unique and every weekend theme brings interesting folks and costumes.4

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  1. Texas Renaissance Festival returns for 52nd season KXAN Austin Not rated, October 8, 2026
  2. Texas Renaissance Festival returns for 52nd season KRQE Not rated, October 8, 2026
  3. Texas Renaissance Festival to celebrate its 52nd season with 8 themed weekends Community Impact Newspaper Not rated, October 8, 2026
  4. From acts to vendors, here's what’s new at the 52nd Texas Renaissance Festival Houston Chronicle Not rated, October 8, 2026

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