Texas Renaissance Festival

Absolutely incredible place to work and to explore being a patron. It’s amazing to see all the shows that are there (my personal favorite is the tinker circus which is mind blowing both their juggling and magic is absolutely incredible!!!) there is many types of food to try and many games and activities for children to do as well as many things for the adults to do as well (such as wine tasting). Everyone who works there is having fun and is an incredible place to be during the season.

It was one month ago. I was at this festival. It was the last day of the 2015 Renaissance fest. It was raining. Apparently, it was muddy. I saw a parade. It was a epic. Great! I saw «Henna Indian body Art».Henna means strange in Japanese. Henna body art was not strange at this festival. I saw some Samurai sward. You might find some Asian arts at this European festival.
I was hungry. I was looking for some Chinese. But I found some big Turkey leg. It seemed that it would better than Chinese. I walked around the festival. There were a lot of performers, music, dance and other games.
This was a not a cheap free festival. People have to spend $ 50 at least. Admissions, games, food, and shopping. But it is a festival that everyone can enjoy. See you next year.

Texas Renn Fest, where you’re transported into a world of old time, medieval fun, and a Game of Thrones world! (without the worries of treachery and death of course. though the clothes are just as fantastic, and the people don’t smell)
Horse drawn carriage rides, fun beautiful shoppes and boutiques of candles, lotions, jewlery, clothes, armor, weapons, whatever your heart desires, they will have it! The shop owners are as witty as the folks you meet in the festival. You can see jousting, fun comedy shows, magic shows and very fun plays all about through the day. Though I went on a rainy day, surprisingly the roads held up well, not too much mud but be warned that it is outside so, weather is fickle. Parking is free, unless you want the preferred parking, which is new for me.
Shuttles take you to your car and you’re closer to the entrance. Otherwise, show up early and you won’t have to walk TOO far either. The people that attend are really the best. I had bought tickets with my husband through a Costco deal but brought my sister and we were going to buy her ticket at face value. A lady dressed in her renaissance garb was shouting «Anyone need tickets!?» and I thought maybe we could purchase them from her at a discount since we were already here. She had just decided she would give them away as several folks from her group weren’t going to make it and it was the last weekend of the season. A free $ 30 ticket to my sister was obtained. Huzzah!
Food and drinks are pricy, but when you come to something like this, it’s to be expected. They do take card, so I was glad because they’re starting to get away from Cash only exclusivity. I know, credit card magic in the old world? Try it out, or Sherwood Forest Faire. Same feel but smaller/​intimate.
Bring good walking shoes, you’ll thank me later.

My original review still stands: It’s a great place for a day of fun and frivolity. I do not recommend taking kids that are really young. There’s not a lot for kids under 3 to do and it gets hot and dusty and boring if you are little.
They do have lots of fun festival food and beer and some rides for the kids — like play jousting, pony rides and even elephants and camels in the far back. This stuff does cost extra.
Shopping is awesome if you like pottery and leather and jewelry. The furniture place with the big swing out front is gone and filled with a new shop this last year. I like it when the shops change up. Of course I do have my favs like the wind chimes and the ostrich egg lamps. But you can find trinkets for most any budget. I usually buy candles and some interesting stocking stuffer small items each year. It’s a great place to locate some little Christmas gifts no on else will have!
A few item of note:
1. Buy your tickets early and get a discount online and at certain grocery stores. Check their website for info.
2. Understand their will be crappy traffic going in and out of the grounds on 1774.
3. Bathrooms are clean… they are real bathrooms and clean. Tip the attendant please.
4. You can pay to park in the $ 10 area but free parking is also available a little further out. Honestly, I’ll take the free parking as it’s still gonna take you forever to get out of the lot at the end of the day.
5. Plan which shows you want to see right away. They usually start every 2 – 43 hours but ya gotta juggle it if you want to see Ded Bob and the birds of prey. Take advantage of the free roaming entertainment. The sword swallower and magicians are terrific! They may not have a theater to perform in but they are just as entertaining. Tip them!
6. Don’t get your pic taken at the front. A million selfies around the grounds are a lot more fun to post and share.
7. Stay for the fireworks at the jousting area. Why not? You’ve spent the whole day there … stay for the finale!
8. Eat drink and be merry. Just remember there will be police and sheriff folks looking to catch you if you imbibe too much!

All the years of wishing I could go to the Renaissance Festival led to a big disappointment. The infamous Turkey Legs couldn’t even convince me to come back to this dirty dump. Luckily I didn’t pay a dime to drive nor pay to enter this Festival since I was school chaperon, but still, I felt it was a joke and waste of time to bring students to this event for an «educational experience.»
First off, the place is way out in the Boonies. On a cramped yellow bus for and hour and a half is not cool. Despite my school receiving a scholarship to attend the event, seeing the Renaissance in person wasn’t connecting to them. There were just too many schools invited to the Schools Days event to actually see the authentic side of the Renaissance such as the shows, singing, dancing, and partaking of Renaissance food. Most of what I saw as far as food was the typical carnival food you’d find at a rodeo or other local festival. Nothing worth driving waayyyyyyyyyy out of town for. Secondly, because of the crowds, the kids experienced long waits in lines to get on the most affordable rides. They kind of sectioned off parts of the festival to indicate middle school and high school areas, but anyone could go anywhere. Because of the crowds, I constantly feared losing my students, which did happen. Luckily, I had my group quickly tour most of the festival before we stopped to get on rides and eat so they knew where the entrance/​exit was located and found me when I lost them in the crowd going back to the entrance to leave.
What was really disappointing and just ugly was the fact that I had researched their website about the savings book which «supposedly» you can purchase at the festival to save money on a meal. For $ 9, the book gets you one entrée, drink, and dessert of your choice. My plan was to buy one and save a few dollars. The students were also informed about the book beforehand and were wanting to purchase it, but with the late departure from our campus and the long ride to the facility, we ended up having one solid hour at the festival before having to load the buses again and ride back to Houston. In effect, we immediately jumped in line to get through the entrance gates. Once we were in, I asked a Renaissance maiden about the savings book, which she told me was sold outside the entrance gates; we would have had to exit and get back in line to get the booklet. The kids and I decided it wasn’t worth the time to do such a thing, so we paid the «School Days» prices for the food Al la carte. i.e. Bottle of soda $ 2; Bag of Kettle corn $ 3 and the famous turkey leg $ 5. In all honesty, the turkey leg was pretty good (the smoked skin was really tasty), but that was probably the only Renaissance food I found here. I found it ironic that they could sell mozzarella sticks, but wouldn’t invest in some grass or concrete to put on the ground to keep people from getting muddy. Since it had rained the night before, the ground was still damp and soggy in some areas. Therefore, don’t wear white shoes at the Renaissance festival.
The worst thing was that the kids needed to use the restroom and they wouldn’t because it was so nasty. So I guess all 146 residents of Todd Mission Texas (where the Renaissance Festival is housed) were too busy working the entire day to check and make sure the restrooms were presentable for all these schools they invited to this school days event that they knew would be crowded? Hire some extra help on those days at least if you’re trying to be cheap, but the business partners and owners made a glob of money off these kids – the LEAST you can do is have the decency to provide a place for them to dispose of their waste without the filthy conditions. As a result, we wasted about 15 minutes looking for a cleaner restroom for the kids to use before we hopped on the bus to leave. That 15 minutes could have been used to «discover the Renaissance, «which again you won’t find here.
A big waste of time, money, and gas if you like that sort of thing! Do your kids a favor and let them use their imagination to learn about the Renaissance. This festival is a poor representation of the time period.

So my friends told me they were going to Ren Fest. I have heard about this magical event ever since I was a kid growing up in Dallas. I never knew where it was but everyone always said how much fun they had. So I needed to man up and get myself down there.
As a Renaissance Festival virgin I had no idea what to expect. I was blown away. I mean from the moment you walk through the door it is major culture shock. If you are a people watcher like me be prepared to be in sensory overload! So many wild and crazy costumes. You will see some of the fittest and out of shape people ever and they will all be wearing the tiniest costumes LOL The staff all speak in Ye Olé English so its fun! There are tons of things to do so you will not be bored. Make sure you come with an open mind.
Food and drink overload! SO many things to eat and try. I got to dive into some mead. It was interesting. We saw a few shows including the joust, pirate show and costume contest. The fire whip show was epic and I would hire him to just put on a show at a party of mine. He was great! Turkey legs and funnel cakes galore. Find a spot you like and stick with that when it comes to food. Not all funnel cakes and turkey legs are created equal. I had one cake and it was ok but the second one was amazing! I also got some German Cabbage Rolls and they were decent. Too much filling and not enough cabbage. A good amount of vendors so you can find swords, costumes, and all kinds of trinkets.
Make sure you buy your tickets in advance at Walgreen’s for $ 24. If not you will pay $ 29 at the gate. Also get preferred parking for $ 10 when you get there. After walking all day you will see why. Bring tons of cash too because all the food is cash. There are ATMs there but we all know there are fees. Ok here’s why only 4 stars: No Map! You can buy one for like $ 5 – 10 I think but without one you will be lost. This place is huge and tons of stuff going on so you will want to know whats popping. Also traffic getting there and home is horrible. So be prepared for that mental battle it is something.
Overall its a great experience. Wear walking shoes please and come ready to experience one of the craziest rides ever!

So your on your way to ye olé Ren faire?! Super! Prepare to be dazzled! So I decided to take my little damsel to ye olé Ren faire over the weekend for the Roman bacchanal and we had a great time. We’ve made this an annual tradition to attend one of the themed weekends for the past few years. Bring your appetite, bring your wallet, and bring your sense of wonder! There is numerous shops, countless shows, fiery costumed mythical creatures, belly dancers, bands and so much more. My favorite spot is the Greek area which I frequent several times throughout the day. Get yourself an embarrassingly large turkey leg and be sure to check out some of the shows. You will laugh until you cry. It’s a lot of fun to dress up and enter this enchanted land for young and old alike. Do yourself a huge favor and watch the belly dancing shows that are tribal fusion mix. They are wonderful. This is by far the best Ren faire I’ve ever been to as it is enormous. There’s this little sweet shop called Don Felipe’s Casa Del Sol and it’s like shut up and take my money already. The chocolate strawberries on a stick are yummy. On a side note remember to wear comfortable shoes because there is massive ground to cover. I would recommend any and everyone to get down to the Texas Renaissance festival and enjoy the festivities! It’s a magical and enchanting world.

I saw tickets for this festival on Groupon but I didn’t purchase because my interest in attending a Renaissance fair an hour outside of town just didn’t appeal to me. At the urging of a friend I decided to go and I’m so glad I did.
The ticket to get in was $ 30 which is pricey, but the event was well organized, parking was easy and there were so many fun things to see and do inside the festival that were offered at a minimal cost. The food and drinks were also affordable compared ($ 26 for a bottle of wine).
We only spent the afternoon, but I would definitely come back again and spend a longer amount of time or attend the adults only evening.
It’s worth the drive and money.

Went back to the Ren Fest and brought our 3 year old son with us this time. As always, we had a blast, but here are some tips if you’re bringin the youngins with you…
— lots of prep– talk to your kids about how everyone is going to be dressed up like at Halloween, but minus the candy
— get them ready for lots of sounds– someone is constantly yelling «pickles!» or banging a drum or screaming hazzah– best to give them fair warning
— get mud ready– bring your wagon and walking shoes
— pack lots of kid friendly snacks and drinks
— shop around for the souvenirs and don’t buy them right away– you can usually find better prices in the back areas
— give the kids a moment– it can be super overwhelming, what with all to see and hear. If they get overwhelmed don’t be surprised, just be ready to deal
Some people think it’s not appropriate for kids or young children, so this is definitely something you might want to be aware of when making the decision if you want to go with or without kids. I honestly believe it’s all about the conversations you have about what you see. We know it’s not appropriate to wear chain mail bras to the mall, so when we see it here we know it’s just a silly costume. But if that’s something you don’t want your kids to see, best skip this event.

I admit… wife and I are Rennies. That is we like to go to renaissance faire, specifically the Texas Renaissance Faire in Todd Mission/​Magnolia north of Houston. Not just Star Trek, but Rennies, as in dressing up and going full-​blown fake English accent and talking in Elizabethan English, drinking mead and buying those big honking turkey legs. Well… mostly. We do dress up, but we also find other reasons to go to TRF. One of those is simply… because it’s there. However, as TRF has gotten larger, it’s taken on more of the familiar theme park feel. But if you are an adult and like to play dress up, then TRF is for you.
Always a lot of fun for the family, but several cautions.
1) Take PLENTY of money. It’s no secret that these kinds of festivals like to hold your wallet hostage. TRF is no exception. TIP: sign up for their newsletter/​email. We got an «early bird» special of adult admissions ANYTIME during the season for $ 8. YES! The regular adult admission price (today, 11−1−15) was $ 29. Even local Randalls pharmacies and other Houston-​area businesses offer discounted admission tickets. So if you know you’re going… and parking. Yes, you can pay to park in the preferred lot ($ 10). There is also a shuttle that takes you to/​from your car (doorstop service! LOVE IT!). Just make sure that you know that if you are cheap and want to park nearer Houston… it’s a LOOOOOONG walk back to your car at the end of the long day.
2) Back to the take plenty of money. You know you want that big honking turkey leg. But there are LOTS of other menu choices abound, and you KNOW you’ve got to try them… at least some of them. And drinks… BOTH soft drinks AND alcohol. E. X. P. E. N. S. I. V. E. Like a 20-​ounce soda that normally is $ 1.50 or so at your local C-store…try $ 3.50 for that same drink. And beer/​wine? $ 7 for a CAN. And it only gets worse from there. Hint: PACK A COOLER and keep it in the car. Like Six Flags/​Sea World, you can get your hand stamped, go out to the car, grab a drink, and go back in. Souvenirs and the like are similarly priced. You can get everything from a replica wooden sword for about $ 10 all the way up to a full costume, depending on how much you want to spend. Many of the vendors there will offer specials, so be sure to ask. And, as in my case, if you need a special order, they will be glad to help. I personally recommend dealing with the vendors… many are from the Houston area or have traveling shops. CAVEAT: if you do decide to bring a cooler and leave it in the car, be warned that if you have to park too far, it can be a bit of a trek to/​from your vehicle just to go get that beverage. Which is what TRF is counting on… that since it’s too far back to parking, you’ll go ahead and splurge $ 3.50 on that soda.
3) Lodging. Hotels in/​around Magnolia/​Plantersville/​Todd Mission are pricier than in nearby Conroe and even The Woodlands (YES!). Wife got a very reasonable rate in The Woodlands at a La Quinta for two nights at about half the rate being charged closer to TRF. And if you’re really cheap (and adventurous), TRF has a campground.
4) TRF has gotten so big, in both size and pricing, that you really cannot see it all in one day. OF COURSE, they want you to come back, see more and, of course, SPEND MORE. That’s why it’s SO… DAMN…BIG. Hint: see just want you want to see and do just what you want to do. In other words, PLAN OUT your visit. Get there early, like as the gates open, and get a map and plan your day. TRF is open on weekends, but you really only need one day. If you are a regular, then you know what to expect, the layout (although even that changes slightly from year to year) and you know what you want to see and do.
6) Lastly, for those families who have young and impressionable children. Although this is billed as a family-​friendly event, there are sections of TRF that are off limits to the kiddos. One of those sections is the area that offers the stand-​up routines (i.e. my wife’s favorite, Iris and Rose). These are raunchy, ADULT-​ORIENTED humor intended for mature audiences, and I strongly advise you to not take the kids there. I&R perform at the Polish Pub, and there is also a poet there who performs raunchy poetry. Folks, we’re talking profanity, sexually explicit humor (not just innuendo), and other waaaaaaay inappropriate topics not suitable for childrens’ ears. There are plenty of other things for the kids to see and do otherwise. Most attendees dress up and *some* costumes are a bit… er…revealing. But there is a dress code, and everyone who dresses up adheres to it. Wife and I love it, but if this isn’t your thing, then I suggest you find other entertainments.
If you’re worried about some of the Rennies getting drunk and out of hand, not to worry… we saw numerous representatives of the Waller County Sheriff Department present.
Otherwise, wife and I love going to TRF. But if it gets too expensive, I guess we’ll have to seek out other things to do.

I went for the first time last year & figured it would be lame & completely ridiculous, damn was I wrong! We had a blast, walked in on the first weekend & my man won an eating contest & got season tickets for both of us. Needless to say, we went ⁶⁄₈ weekends!
Yes, it’s far but it’s a whole day event so it’s not as though you won’t be there for a while. The parking can be packed & you might to have walk a little but suck it up, you’re in for a great time!
It’s the biggest RenFest in the world according to them & I believe it. The grounds are spread out into different sections from the Barbarians, German, Pirates, Italian, Greek, fairies & a bamboo forest, I’m probably forgetting something in the mix.
Each weekend has a theme but feel free to dress up however you want. I really think everyone should get creative & do whatever they want as a costume as long as you do it! No one judges & everyone is there to have a great time, people watch & see some major cleavage!
YOU NEED TO BRING CASH for food & drinks or get charged 5 $+ ATM fees to access your own money. The other vendors usually accept credit cards though.
As for food, it can be a hit or a miss. You can find anything fried, baked, sprinkled & smeared or on a stick that your heart desires from savory to sweet. Steak & sausage on a stick are some of my favorite. I’ve recently found a boiled or fried perogie vendor that were fluffy & delicious.
Scotch eggs, turkey legs, wings, Greek food, French food, beef jerky, grilled fish/​shrimp, tots or baked potatoes, empanadas, chessecake on a stick, kettle corn, funnel cakes, puddings, chocolate shop & the list keeps going on.
They offer mead, wine, beer, margaritas, coffee & water at certain vendors.
Activities are so varied from joulsting, drench a wench, acrobatics to theatre, comedy shows & fireworks that everyone gets to enjoy themselves. Try archery, throwing daggers or axes while you’re here for an extra fee of course. Hop on an elephant’s back for a short ride or sit in a swing operated by peasants!
So many vendors offer different crafts from boots, clothing, jewellery, leather products, wood products, wind chimes…
Most of the staff that work here are kind folk that are in character & are jovial people, some are impatient but I haven’t dealt with many of them.
We went last week when Patricia hit us with some solid rain, all the shops I stopped in thanked us for coming despite the weather & were happy to see us. Even the people that were there in drenched costumes still had a smile on their faces. I opted for a rain poncho :-)
We got stuck in the parking space because of the rain & 2 parkings attendants tried to push us out but were unsuccessful so a small 4X4 tractor pulled up & got us out in a jiffy. Great job guys!
The restrooms are generally clean, well stocked & plentiful. The grounds themselves are well maintained & also clean.
The camping is nearby, has port-​o-​potties & showers on site & is spacious. Offers a quiet section for families & a rowdy one for people going to the bonfire.
I know this year they allow kids under 12 years old for free on Sundays which I will not be attending for the latter reason. I was told by a few purveyors & attendees that week that some people who attend that day have been rude, impatient & unkind which is a real shame.
The cell phone coverage in this area is not the best so try to stick together or lose your group as quick as possible, the choice is yours!
Have fun, dress up & bring a designated driver so everyone can get home safely!

First of all, this isn’t a festival, it’s an immersive renaissance experience. There are no EZ-​ups with Styrofoam coolers or goofy t-​shirts. This is a true-​to-​the-​time city, with inhabitants who look, sound and act like they are from the 1500’s.
There are way too many things to do here in a single day However, in my opinion two days is too many.
Here is my suggestion:
Buy Discounted Tix from Costco, Groupon, etc.
Drive up Friday evening.
Setup camp literally anywhere you want in either the Loud or Quiet grounds ($ 25 for the weekend per vehicle /​proof of festival tickets needed to camp).
Attend the festival Saturday morning from AM into PM (closing ceremonies @7:30).
Walk back into camp and enjoy another night in the woodlands, reminiscing the FULL day’s events.
Drive back home Sunday, whatever time you want. Huzzah!
The very best tip I can give you is to BRING CASH. The ATMs within the festival have a $ 4-​$ 9 withdrawal fee, and 75% of the venders require cash only.
Our biggest let down was the food… Nothing was too appetizing with all the smells floating around. We had a few stale popcorn chickens (not the entire chicken with feet and all, although I wouldn’t be surprised if they had that!). The Sausage on a stick was great, as well as the frozen sorbet. However, almost everything is pre-​made or processed, so that was disappointing. Every food place we saw was the same around the entire grounds, and a bottle of soda is $ 3 (that should give you an idea of the pricing throughout). No outside food or drink is allowed into the festival (bring anything you’d like to the campgrounds).
The best thing about the festival was… *drumroll* the campgrounds. Very relaxing, clean and accommodating. Even with all the noise and excitement until 1AM, you don’t mind at all (unless you’re super old or lame).
The worst thing about the festival was the bad 25% of the staff… Several workers were downright rude to my wife. These were parking lot, orange vest wearing jerks. There also were some unenthusiastic teenage workers who could care less that we paid more than than minimum wage in admission to listen to their awful accents. One lady almost ruined our day in the parking lot before we even entered, but alas, we still had a fantastic time.
I would recommend dressing up, as you’ll stick out like a guy in a T-​shirt at a Renaissance Festival if you don’t. Have a bit of fun with it, even if you’re not the type. I was an extra large hobbit, with aviators and a goofy smile the whole time.
There are themed weekends, but don’t let that stop you from wearing your pirate getup at the woodland fairy themed weekend. We saw 1,000 years of fashion in 1 day. Although the banana suit was a little out of place.
This experience really blew our expectations away and set the bar high for the next time.
Don’t forget about Yankee Doodle Donuts in Magnolia on your way home!

This is a TRF CAMPING review. The Renaissance Festival itself is a whole different mixed discussion, but the CAMPING, in my opinion, is a mess. If you’re a twenty-​something looking for a crazed party environment, this is probably a great place for you. If you want to CAMP (you know — tents and campfires and marshmallows and peace and stars at night), expect NOISE. Expect techno-​music to thrum in your ears from the TRF After Dark. Expect drunken calls of «Huzzah!» to echo (ECHO) for most of the night. Expect RVs to park next to your tent and run their generators right next to you all night long.
The camping site has a Quiet Section. This section is wedged between the After Dark Rave and the Drunken Masses Rave. RVs have their own section, but there are no enforced standards and they park wherever they want, including right next to your tent. There’s also currently only minimal tree coverage (in the area known for its pine forests). Expect to be exposed to the elements — mainly sun and sandy-​dust from road kick-​up.
YMMV, but there’s no sane reason I can think of for me to ever try camping there again. It used to be SO nice at TRF, too. They just screwed it all up.

Yessssssss for the people watching, more pleasant weather due to time of year, and photo ops!
I was surprised that the Texas Renaissance Festival offered so much. It’s better than the Houston Rodeo for sure, in terms of food quality and things to look at. It’s probably the best seasonal event I have been to while in Texas.
So so so so so much to do:
– Watch jousts (a la Medieval Times)
– Watch Shakespearean tragedies infused with innuendo (c/​o Sound and Fury)
– Attempt archery ($ 4 for 7 arrows), throw tomatoes at jesters, drench a wench
– Funky art garden
– Ride things that included these crazy swinging boats, merry-​go-​round, elephant rides, pony rides
– Buyable costumes, weapons
– Relatively decent food, which includes fair food but also fancier items like wild game
– Free live music (bagpipers, fiddlers, woodwinds, drummers…)
– Watch the people walk about in their crazy costumes
Traffic was absolutely horrendous on 249 past Spring-​Cypress due to a mess of construction. However, this place was still worth going to on a day trip. (Day Tripper, yeah!)
I think I only paid $ 13 on opening weekend for admission, and I spent a good five hours here just walking around. I think this place isn’t for everyone as some people are uncomfortable with costumed and drunk adults. Still, I think it’s a lot of fun if you’re a big kid at heart. Truly, some people spend $ 1,000+ on making their own costumes. You gotta go just to see them!
Oh, and it’s good for kids, but you’ll have to be parental and editorial about what you let them see and hear. Sound and Fury is not one of them.

Customer service skills are terrible. I asked for a refund for the After Party Tickets (October 24, 2015 date) Since it was raining really bad, and we had to get towed out of TRF that afternoon because our car had dipped into the ground. (Mind you we parked where they told us to)
The rain progressively got worse on our way back to my friend’s apartment, and we decided then that with the heavier rains coming that night it would be best not to go back. So I called right was we got home around 4pm. They said a manager (Kim) would call me on Monday about getting the tickets refunded.
No manager called. I called back on Tuesday and talked with Kim, whom told me no such refund is possible, but offered me tickets for another day. I couldn’t go another day, and I just wanted a refund. She offered next year. I didn’t know if I would be in Texas next year, so I still wanted a refund. I checked the website to see if they had a no refund policy. Nope nothing. She started yelling at me over the phone, and I was near tears and upset. I wasn’t asking for a refund of being towed out. I just wanted the tickets for the After Dark Party refunded.
Kim made a huge mess out of this when it could have just been simple. I thought it was too dangerous to go out, and it was. Several of the streets around us on the way back where already heavily flooded on Saturday from the mid afternoon rains. I’ve been to the Ren faire before with light/​medium rains, and it wasn’t bad, but this was a whole different ball park.
I would have loved to come out next year, with better weather, but if this is how you treat people on the phone with your customer service then I’ll seek a different Ren faire to go to. There are plenty in Texas, maybe not as big as you are, but with greater customer service.