Check out this new experience where you can hammer out your own item to take home under the guidance of top blacksmiths!

This is a troupe of brothers and sisters who have been performing all kinds of talents since 1996.

A fire broke out Friday on the Renaissance Festival grounds, according to a festival representative. HOUSTON – A fire broke out Friday on the Renaissance Festival grounds, according to a festival representative. An area was evacuated around the festival as people tried to get the fire under control, according to the festival’s marketing manager, Marlena Solomon. The Waller County Fire Marshall’s Office says three to four buildings were impacted and said Grimes County is handling the fire, though one Waller County fire department is assisting. The area is not being evacuated, as the grounds are closed.

HOUSTON – The Texas Renaissance Festival is opening this weekend with new guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no tickets available for purchase at the gate. • TRF will enforce patron mask requirements per the guidelines and mandates of the State of Texas. Seating has been spread out across the festival and venues to accommodate mask removal and social distancing while eating. • TRF will have souvenir and disposable masks available for purchase for patrons that arrive without a mask.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: I heard that the Texas Renaissance Festival is going to open as usual. Answer: The Texas Renaissance Festival returns Oct. 3 - Nov. 29. All staff and attendees are required to wear a face covering per state mandates and undergo a temperature check upon entry. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.