What’s new at the Texas Renaissance Festival in 2025

The Texas Renaissance Festival returns for 2025, bringing new entertainment and unique shops. Here’s a look at what’s new this year.

Tuey: Comic Stunt Juggler: Making his Texas debut, Tuey has been a longtime favorite at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Known for his juggling and balancing feats, he’s ready to wow festival-goers with his legendary comedic stunts.

Ravenswood Brass: This Texas-based brass quintet has been entertaining festival crowds since 2006. Visitors can catch them at the New Market Gazebo or Ravenswood Leather balcony, performing everything from Renaissance-era tunes to fan-favorite soundtracks.

Thieves of the Heart: Paco and Bradford are a pair of roguish musicians who transform any pub into a lively, mischievous den. With bawdy songs, playful antics, and plenty of charm, they invite festival-goers to revel in their music and mischief.

Ragnarök: Viking Rock Opera: Saturdays only, experience the epic sounds of Ragnarök at The Barbarian Inn. Combining live Nordic music with interactive storytelling, this Viking rock opera turns the end of days into an immersive spectacle where every voice joins in.

The TRF is welcoming several new shops and vendors to the festival grounds this season.

Damsel In This Dress: Specializing in hand-crafted period costumes for women and men, this shop features corsets, dresses, blouses, skirts, and vests. You can find them near the Dove Meadow Stage at Booth 690SP.

Ravendell Ranger Supply: Known for their fur accessories, this shop is brought to you by Ravenswood Leather. Location: Mockingbird Lane, Booth 324B.

Valkyrie Vanguard: Offering handcrafted headdresses, crowns, and elaborate jewelry, Valkyrie Vanguard has something for every festival-goer looking to add a touch of fantasy flair. Booth 33EF.

Home of Enchantment: Find bohemian lamps, lanterns, wreaths, traditional coin belly chains, bracelets, anklets, and more to bring a little Renaissance magic home. Booth 694.

Fable & Caccao: This chocolate lover’s paradise features handcrafted Fable Chocolate Books, bonbons, chocolate bars, and festival-exclusive treats. Booth 5EF.

Love Chimney Cakes: While not new to the festival, this beloved vendor has moved into a new building at Enchanted Knoll. Stop by Booth 14EF for sweet, freshly baked chimney cakes.

The Texas Renaissance Festival opens Saturday, Oct. 11 and is open on weekends through Nov. 30 as well as Thanksgiving Friday.