Stroll through the fair grounds and mingle with unusual characters, enjoy a glass of mead fit for a king, or watch a riveting game of joust during the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville.

Travel just 50 miles northwest of Houston and spend a day or weekend, visitors can enjoy festival feastings from all over Europe, dance elves and fairies, catch performances from any of the 16 stages, shop, and much more. This Renaissance-themed celebration filled with entertainment for the whole family.

Open on weekends beginning Saturday, October 10 through Sunday, November 29, 2015.

Individual day tickets start at $21; $39 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under are free on Sundays. You can also find discounted two-for-one tickets on Sundays for a limited time. Click here to check for discounted tickets.

Texas Renaissance Festival Themed Weekends

• Oktoberfest – October 10 & 11
• 1001 Dreams – October 17 & 18
• Pirate Adventure – October 24 & 25
• All Hallows Eve – October 31 & November 1
• Roman Bacchanal – November 7 & 8
• Barbarian Invasion – November 14 & 15
• Highland Fling – November 21 & 22
• Celtic Christmas – November 27, 28, & 29