Raise a tankard as we open the festival in true Oktoberfest style.  Journey to Bavaria and the Black Forest as the air echoes with traditional German music and dancing.  Dance a polka, feast on Bratwurst and sauerkraut, quench your thirst with a stein of beer and join in the fun with the Alpine Yodeling Contest or the Polka contest.  PROST!

Themed Adventures

At the Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest, most acclaimed Renaissance theme park, each of our 8 weekends showcase an exciting and unique theme.  These Adventures have been fashioned to spotlight those shows, characters, food, drink, shoppes, artists, and games that will enhance your festival experience.  Whether you are a long-time patron or a first time guest, each Adventure itinerary serves as a guide for exciting opportunities during your visit.  These suggestions can be followed closely or can serve as a springboard for your imagination.  To make the most of your Adventure, purchase our souvenir program which provides a full listing of our shoppes, and entertainment schedule and a detailed map of the festival site.  Enjoy your day at the Texas Renaissance Festival and be sure and return again and again to experience a new Adventure every weekend!

Contests

The pinnacle of our Oktoberfest Adventure, come compete or cheer on our contestants as they eat, dance, and sing their way to win a pair of season tickets for 2012. Please inquire at the Revels Stage if you would like to enter into any competition.

• Polka Contest – Revels Stage 11:00
• Bavarian Stein Holding – Revels Stage 2:00
• Bratwurst Eating Contest – Revels Stage 4:00

Featured Garden

The Arborhaus
The sounds of Germany will play all day in our shaded arbor.  Imbibe with one of our refreshing beverages and satisfy your urge to dance a polka.

Featured Artist

Marshall Davis Old World Family Names (#234)
Discover the history and origin of your family name; obtain authentic reproductions of coat of arms on shields, glassware, clothing and more.

Entertainment

Our featured entertainment combines the sound and energy of the German people to make for a variety of amusement throughout the day.

Musical Performance

Das Ist Lustig
Arborhause
 

Stage Performance

The Joust – Cheer the German Knight!
The Arena
11:00 1:00 3:00 5:00

Oscar Hasselhoff’s School of Sword
Academy of Arms
9:30 11:30 1:30 3:30

Street Characters
The German Court
Revels Stage Area