Texas Renaissance Festival
Official Gateway to the Texas Renaissance Festival
Visit Conroe is proud to partner with the Texas Renaissance Festival in 2025 as "The Gateway to the Texas Renaissance Festival.
2025 Dates: Weekends, October 11th through November 30th, and Thanksgiving Friday, 9 am to 8 pm.
October 11 - 12: Oktoberfest
Journey back in time to old Bavaria as the King and Queen open the Festival season with a celebration of the best of the wurst (and the bier)! Show off your lederhosen in our daily costume contest or participant in our bratwurst eating contest!
October 18 - 19: 1001 Dreams
Fairies, elves and other fanciful creatures bring enchantment to the lanes of New Market Village. Show off your magical finery in the fantasy costume contest or test your endurance in the fiery dragon-wing eating contest.
October 25- 26: All Hallows Eve
Ghoulies and ghosties arrive for some scary good times when the Kingdom welcomes the Transylvanian court. Enter our Halloween costume contest or the Kettle Korn eating contest for a chance to win some "spook-tacular" prizes.
November 1 - 2: Pirate Adventure
Avast, Ye Hearties! Heave to and come ashore for the most piratical party on the seven seas. Show off your best buccaneer frock in the Best Dressed Pirate contest and try your luck at the Fish-N-Chips eating contest.
November 8 - 9: Heroes & Villains
The mightiest heroes and heroines clash with the darkest of villains and vixens from history and legend. Show off your alter ego in the Heroes and Villains costume contest. If your superpower is eating, accept the challenge of winning the gyro eating contest.
November 15 - 16: Barbarian Invasion
Join the Great Horde and feast, drink, and plunder your way through the village during this barbaric rumpus. Are you the worst dressed barbarian around? Prove it on our costume contest or show off your worst table manners in the turkey leg eating contest.
November 22 - 23: Highland Fling
Lads and lassies- the pipes are calling you to a celebration of the joys of Scotland. Witness the thrill of the Highland games, show off your Scottish finery in the Bonnie Knees contest, and see if you have the misneach (courage) to participate in the haggis-eating contest.
November 28 - 29 & 30: Celtic Christmas
Father Christmas, Mother Christmas, and all the Christmas elves welcome children of all ages to our final three-day celebration of the coming Yule-tide season. The Kingdom is transformed into a Christmas wonderland and holiday music fills the lanes. Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list in our over 400 shoppes. There's also a holiday costume contest and the pumpkin pie eating contest to add to your Christmas cheer.
To purchase tickets, visit https://www.texrenfest.com/
Stay at one of Conroe's many partner hotels after your day of fun!
Homewood Suites
936-703-6000
3000 I45 N Conroe, TX 77303
Book online
Baymont Inn & Suites
936-539-5100
1506 I45 S Conroe, TX 77304
Online Reservations
Fairfield Inn
936-756-3040
3010 I45 N Conroe, TX 77303
Holiday Inn Express
281-681-8088
Stoneside Rd Conroe, TX 77303
Preferred rate - Texas Renaissance Festival
La Quinta
936-228-0790
4006 Sprayberry Ln Conroe, TX 77303
Springhill Suites
936-271-0051
16520 I-45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Online Reservation
Comfort Inn
936-890-2811
1115 League Line Rd, Conroe TX 77303
Woodspring Suites
936-788-2300
2551 I-45 N, Conroe TX 77304
Days Inn
888-309-1989
4001 Sprayberry Ln, Conroe TX 77303
Online Reservation
Don't want to drive to The Renaissance Festival?
Let I Do Transportation Service do the driving for you! They will pick up at each hotel for $20 per person round trip. Contact April Edwards at 936-672-2097 to schedule a ride.
Not ready to go back to your hotel after a day at Ren Fest!! Conroe is known for our great live music and breweries!
Pacific Yard House - If you are looking for great live entertainment and a fun party crowd, check out PYH! Red Brick Tavern - Singer and owner Debbie Glenn fills her stage with an eclectic style of music from Americana to Texas Country.
Who want's beer!! Conroe is proud to be home to three great breweries. Southern Star Brewing Company is the first brewery is Texas can their beer! Ask for the Bombshell Blonde!! Copperhead Brewery - located just minutes from downtown is best known for their Striker IPA. B-52 Brewing Company - is known for their fun outdoor atmosphere. You never know what food truck will be on site.
Calling all Vino lovers!! Blue Epiphany Vineyards has two locations in Conroe! Are you still wanting mead from the Renaissance Festival? The Ferm Meadery is located in downtown Conroe and feature some of our Ren Fest's favorites.
Visit here for more information about where to eat or to check out our upcoming events.