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 by entering into one of the three German themed contests.  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 tickets for 2014. Please inquire at the Revels Area if you would like to enter into any competition.  All contests are FREE to enter!

• Bavarian Stein Holding – Revels Stage 11:00

• Bavarian Costume Contest – Arena 2:00

• Bratwurst Eating Contest – New Market Music Gazebo 4:00

As a special treat, join us at the Globe Stage following the Grande Parade for the Royal Proclamation where the Brigadoon Brewery and the Brew King will tap the keg!  The Brew King was the winner of an off-season contest to name the special Oktoberfest Brew!

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.

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

Chris Ryback
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
Cloister and the Green
10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:30

Street Characters
The German Court
Revels Area