The City of Magnolia

Discover Magnolia, TX - Official Host City of the Texas Renaissance Festival

Nestled in southwest Montgomery County, Magnolia blends small-town warmth with lively growth and charm. Just 12 minutes from the Texas Renaissance Festival, this welcoming community offers a perfect prelude or encore to the kingdom's revelry—complete with quaint local shops, hearty fare, and scenic trails worthy of a royal stroll.

Where to Shop

Crazy Train Food Truck Park
RND Rustics
Six Shooter Junction

Where to Eat

The Meating Place BBQ
Magnolia Diner
Sakura Bistro
Crust Pizza
MOD Pizza
Half Baked Goodness
Rancho Grande
Las Fuentes
Blue Iguana Taco House
The Treehouse Café
Super Burger
Kitty's Cafe

Where to Drink

Lone Pint Brewery
Swig
7Brew Coffee
Starbucks
Tea2Go TeaN’ergy Magnolia
Henry’s Hideout

Where to Stay

Executive Inn & Suites

17707 FM Rd 1488
Magnolia, TX 77354
(281) 259-8200
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Located 12-minutes south of the Festival, Executive Inn & Suites has free Wi-Fi, a spacious kitchenette room, surrounded by multiple quick service restaurants, a continental breakfast to start your day, and free shuttle service to the festival.

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Magnolia Inn & Suites

18614 FM Rd 1488
Magnolia, TX 77354
(281) 259-6130
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Free shuttle service to the Texas Renaissance Festival!

Located 10-minutes south of the Festival, Magnolia Inn & Suites has Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, mini golf, spa tub, outdoor pool, complimentary continental breakfast, and free shuttle service to the festival!

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History of our Official HostCity – City of Magnoli

Magnolia's roots trace back to 1840 when Montgomery County's southern boundary reached Spring Creek. First called Mink in 1885, the town officially became Magnolia in 1903 and grew into a bustling lumber and farming hub with sawmills, shops, and a railroad depot. Voters incorporated Magnolia as a city on October 15, 1968, with Cedric Smith as its first mayor. The historic Depot, now at 426 Melton Street, remains a treasured centerpiece of downtown on the National Register of Historic Places.