TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

A fire that broke out at the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds in Grimes County Monday night will not impact this weekend’s final events, a spokesperson said.

Todd Mission, Texas – The Texas Renaissance Festival begins this weekend on Saturday, October 9 and will be open every weekend through November. The event takes place at 21778 Farm to Market Road 1774 in Todd Mission and will run from 9:00AM to 8:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The Texas Renaissance Festival was first held in 1974 in a space a quarter of its current size and with a turnout of 33,000 people. It has run nearly every year since and is now the largest annual Renaissance fair in the United States by attendance, regularly garnering over half a million visitors per year. For more information, visit the Texas Renaissance Festival website.

The Texas Renaissance Festival announced Thursday they will require COVID-19 vaccinations for festival participants.

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Here are things to know for Monday, Oct. 26:1. UPDATE: Suspect in custody after 19-year-old fatally shot at Texas Renaissance Festival campgroundsA woman was fatally shot at the Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds early Sunday morning, according to the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 2:40 a.m. Sunday, deputies with the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds in Todd Mission on reports of disturbance. “Allow me to provide as a courtesy, the below in person travel notification for Sen. Kamala Harris which will be publicly released momentarily,” the email reads. Kamala Harris will be personally traveling to Texas on Friday - October 30.

TODD MISSION, Texas – A woman was fatally shot at the Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds early Sunday morning, according to the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 2:40 a.m. Sunday, deputies with the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds in Todd Mission on reports of disturbance. Cimetta and Campbell were acquaintances and traveled to the Renaissance Festival together with friends, according to the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office. The Texas Renaissance Festival released this statement regarding the shooting:An incident occurred at the Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) Fields of New Market Campground in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 25, 2020. TRF is supporting the investigation, and additional information will be released by the Grimes County Sheriff’s office as details become available.

Todd Mission, Texas – A fire broke out on the grounds of the Texas Renaissance Festival near Plantersville, Friday afternoon. Multiple fire departments from Grimes and Montgomery counties responded to reports of a fire around 2:30 PM. Officials say that three booths, #63, #64, and #65 were complete losses. Two additional booths near the Polish Pub area of the festival were damaged. Officials with the Texas Renaissance Festival say they plan to open as scheduled tomorrow for the second weekend of their 46th season.

HOUSTON – The Texas Renaissance Festival is opening this weekend with new guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no tickets available for purchase at the gate. • TRF will enforce patron mask requirements per the guidelines and mandates of the State of Texas. Seating has been spread out across the festival and venues to accommodate mask removal and social distancing while eating. • TRF will have souvenir and disposable masks available for purchase for patrons that arrive without a mask.

It's that time of year again, time for the Texas Renaissance Festival. — nine fun-filled weekends of visitors going to a rural area of Texas and pretending they live in another century. Organizers, who are indeed anticipating a lot of festival traffic, recommend once again that visitors approach from the north. Many local roads are closed to through traffic, and traffic attempting to get back onto the main roads creates additional congestion to the festival. The 46th season of the Texas Renaissance Festival will open on October 3 and run through November 29, open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Thanksgiving Friday.

The Texas Renaissance Festival is back for its 46th year and we have your chance to experience the festivities! 1 Grand Prize winner will receive 2 Royal Season Passes2 Runners Up will each receive 4 General Admission tickets for the festival on Sunday, November 29thContest begins at 9:00 A.M. on September 29, 2020. Deadline to enter is 11:59 P.M. on October 21, 2020.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: I heard that the Texas Renaissance Festival is going to open as usual. Answer: The Texas Renaissance Festival returns Oct. 3 - Nov. 29. All staff and attendees are required to wear a face covering per state mandates and undergo a temperature check upon entry. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.

Texas Renaissance Festival announces multi-year expansion with new pirate museum, giant slideThe Texas Renaissance Festival's multi-year expansion project will add a pirate museum and giant slide to the enchanted forest area. The Texas Renaissance Festival's multi-year expansion project will add a pirate museum and giant slide to the enchanted forest area. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 42 Caption Close Texas Renaissance Festival announces multi-year expansion with new pirate museum, giant slide 1 / 42 Back to GalleryThe Texas Renaissance Festival recently announced it will expand its enchanted forest area with two large attractions come the 2020 season. ON HOUSTON CHRONICLE.COM: The Texas Ren Fest - and town it created - grapple with the future as 'King George' plans his legacyThe festival's multi-year expansion project will add a pirate museum and giant slide to the enchanted forest area, according to a release. The festival is currently searching for 25 new vendors to fill the expansion area, per the release.

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With more than 60 weddings scheduled at its expansive location during its 2019 season, the Texas Renaissance Festival realized that its ability to summon up fairy tale weddings and other get togethers was like found money on the ground. And so, it decided to expand from its current five wedding venue options English Garden, Basilica, Rose Garden, Chapel and Water Garden to add The Meadows which will open in Spring 2020 and be available during the off-season months of April through August. By 2021, The Meadows, with a capacity of 200 people, will be opened from January to August once its construction is complete. The present price of wedding packages ranges from $1,500 to $7,500 and depending on the venue can handle seating for 30 to 200 guests. If you're interested contact RenFest for immediate or in-the-future planning.

EMBED >More News Videos Where to buy garb for the Renaissance FestivalTODD MISSION, TX (KTRK) -- In the latest Texas Road Trippers segment, ABC13's Steve Campion and Pooja Lodhia went to the Texas Renaissance Festival!It's in Todd Mission, Texas, about 55 miles away from Houston. "We are a 60-acre renaissance village that is full of crafts and artisans from all over the world," explained the King.Steve and Pooja got the full experience. They dressed in costumes, ate turkey legs and even had a strange snake encounter. "People like to get away. Price of admission is $11.95 for children.For more info, visit the Texas Renaissance Festival's website.

The Texas Renaissance Festival returns to Todd Mission for its 45th season Oct. 5-Dec. 1, featuring live entertainment, shops, food and games as well as signature events. The show, which begins each evening of the festival at 7:45 p.m., is best viewed from The Arena, according to festival representatives. The festival grounds are meant to recreate a 16th-century European village, known as New Market Village. A themed costume contest is held each day of the festival at 2 p.m. at The Arena, according to festival information. Read moreLearn whats new at the Texas Renaissance Festival this fall.

The Texas Renaissance Festival, located in Todd Mission, celebrates its 45th anniversary season beginning Oct. 5. The festival season spans nine weekends, wrapping up Dec. 1. The festival offers free parking, but rides, games and food are additional costs, according to festival information. Items to bring Before spending a full day at the festival grounds, festival officials recommend guests bring sunscreen; a hat or sunglasses; and cash. Weather According to festival information, the festival will be held rain or shine.

HOUSTON - While it may be the 45th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival, there are a few updates and new entertainment options that festival fans should look out for this year. Here are five new changes to look out for at the Texas Renaissance Festival 2019:1. Even more shoppingWhile the Texas Renaissance Festival is known for having plenty of shopping options, this year there will be even more to choose from. Check out these new campground rulesAccording to the Texas Renaissance Festival website, "All Campground Patrons must have a valid festival ticket or season pass for at least one day of the camping weekend. For more information about changes at the 2019 Texas Renaissance Festival, click here.