Dozens arrested during 5-day Middlelands festival

TODD MISSION, Texas – Dozens of people were arrested during the inaugural Middlelands camping and music festival in Todd Mission this past weekend.

The festival was held from May 3-7 at the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds in Todd Mission, which is just north of Magnolia.

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Approximately 90,000 people attended the festival.

Authorities said they made 42 arrests, mostly drug-related. There were also a few public intoxication arrests.

Most arrests were made on the festival grounds.

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When people purchased tickets, they were notified that everyone entering the festival grounds were subject to search.

Here is a statement from the Texas Renaissance Festival about Middlelands:

"TRF and the producers of Middlelands would like to express our gratitude to the residents of Todd Mission and the surrounding areas for supporting our Middlelands event. We were very happy with details like traffic flow, security, and health and wellness, but as is always the case for any new event, there are things we can learn from.

"First, on our list is having better community involvement from the start in the planning of the event. The producers of Middlelands value community as much as we do. Your feedback is appreciated, your voices will be heard, and we will take that into account as we diligently work to reevaluate various elements of the festival.
Middlelands has the potential to be a fun—and safe—destination for locals and travelers, not to mention a huge economic boost for our community, and we look forward to working with local residents and business owners to make this a successful experience for all.

"To that end, TRF and the producers of Middlelands will be hosting a Town Hall event at the Magnolia City Hall next Thursday, May 18, at 6 pm. If you speaking on behalf of a community group or HOA, please send just one representative. We look forward to hearing from you."

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