As a longtime Texas Renfair go-er and pirate stage builder ; ) I loved this review. Yall did a great job, and you managed one of the craziest weather swing weekends in years with just a pack tent and not even a car! Mad extra points scored there! Next time you come ask a clan to join them for the weekend! We at Call of Booty would love to host ya, and we have plenty of space for tents in our back area away from the party so people can actually sleep!
Thanks so much!! Yea it was the worst weather but I still had such a great time even with the heat. I would love to do something like that in the future, I’m not entirely sure how to go about it in advance though. Perhaps I will hop on over to you guys spur the moment!! Thanks for the offer🫶🫶
I'm one of the founders of the Smokey Bandits. Awesome to hear we were your favorite! We try really hard to put on a kick ass party every weekend of Faire. If you make it back, be sure to come say hi.
IF you want a longer weekend experience, the last weekend is Thanksgiving weekend and a lot of folks don't reaiize that the Faire is open all day Friday as well as Sat/Sunday., something to consider. As for weather - Welcome to Texas... you said 87 during the day - that's not hot, not in Texas. But yes, the humidity can be high here and that does make it feel uncomfortable even at 87degrees. Later you said temps would drop to mid-50's (at night) - yep. Again, Texas, if you don't like the weather, then wait 5 minutes, it will change. Just have to plan for multiple temp changes in one day.
Hello! Great video. I love how you showed folks it is easy to visit even if you are not local to the area. I have an answer for a question/point of confusion within the video. (I own Queens Pantry and Tea & Strumpets ... thanks so much for voicing your appreciation of our products!) Anyway ... upstairs we have a ticketed High Tea Event at 3pm daily, which involves a full meal with King Henry and Queen Catherine of Aragon (English Court) in attendance. From about 2pm until 5pm we only allow ticketed High Tea customers upstairs. The rest of the day the deck is open to all guests. I hope that helps, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Oh hello!!! Thanks for watching my video and running such a cute place 🥹 I was interested in doing the high tea event, but I wasn’t sure where it took place. Thank you so much for clarifying! I plan to go back next year to attend dinner with King Henry and Queen Catherine!! 🥰🥰
Loved this video, got to see a part of the ren faire that not everyone seems to show. I'm glad you had a good time and hopefully the weather is better next year x
Glamping...yep, I'd be saving-up for that!!! Solar shower...I'd be figuring out the logistics of pulling that off!!! Oh, and ladies don't sweat...we glow!!! 😂😂😂❤
Campgrounds at TRF are fun and “at your own risk”. That wasn’t meant as a bad thing, just a really “make your own adventure”. As a patron who has been going over 30 years, it can be a wonderful experience with new friends made and stories to tell forever!
OHH! thank you for letting me know, I was wanting to do that but I couldn't figure out where it was located. Do you possibly know where they have the dinner with the king for the firework show?
We use to be in a clan and go to events,so much fun. We traveled a lot and have all the outfits and period tent etc…You have motivated me to maybe check it out again. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
no way! I would love to find people that would be apart of a clan and commit to it long term!! I imagine it would be so much fun 🥰 Thanks for checking out this video. I hope I see you next year!!
THIS is what renfaire's should be like, nerdy fantasy shit during the day and party vibes at night, hell yeah! If you ever go to a renfaire in Europe you might like castlefest, it's similar vibes
We like to go on the last weekend, Celtic Christmas. There are lights and decorations everywhere, it's much cooler 😉, and it's the three day weekend! This year we tried to go the weekend before. It wasn't enough time and we didn't plan for it very well. Looking forward to next year!
@@justlanchen just to clarify, when I said 'cooler', I meant the weather. Usually. One year when I went, I was dressed for overcast weather (bad forecast) but the sun came out and I was a little uncomfortable (too warm). Normally it's around the 60's (a little warm for most of the country but down there, it feels great! 😉) and at least, a little cloudy. My husband said he went a few decades ago at the end of hurricane season and he & his first wife caught a massive rain storm and he had a miserable time. However, when I made him go that weekend, he had a much better time. He was less reluctant the following year...FF to now, he looks forward to it 😁
As a southerner who has moved to california, I have to admit to feeling a bit smug by the west coast realization of how truly miserable southern weather is 😂
For a related experience that goes even further, may I recommend Pennsic? Two weeks straight of this, 12,000 people camping outside of Pittsburgh, partying at night and fighting, dancing, shopping, and learning during the day, all in mostly medieval garb
I live about an hour away (though really more with traffic). I sympathize with you on the weather. Its not any better if you're used to it! You need gills to survive Houston in Summer and Fall. Also, Spring. Maybe winter, too.
Just came across this. Have to say the campgrounds have changed a lot since I moved out of state. Used to go back int he 70's and 80's, and the campground was just as fun as the Faire.
best and busiest weekends are pirate and barbarian .. the latter most seem to prefer because its later in november .. its just downright hot in october here .. the girl that you videod playing the violin by herself has been all of the texas shows .. and believe it or not she is only 12 years old .. im happy to see yall coming from far away to see our fair .. you definitely did it justice by camping .. its not the same if you only go into the fair grounds .. and you did a great review .. huzzah
Texas Humidity, in the fall is pretty much summer still. Swampy woods comparable to Beaumont TX. End of Oct. Being of Nov. Best time to go out there. Kinda cool but rainy. Navasota or Magnolia closest towns.
I'm so late to this video, but love to see this so much! I work with the Global Dance Theatre in the Agora section of the camp, the belly dancer performance. We would absolutely love to see you come back out this year!
I have friends who work TRF, I do different shows that overlap so I don't work it, but TRF is amazing for patrons, and they really accomodate y'all well from what I've seen.
I just used this video as I am packed and ready for my first time camping! Its Halloween weekend and this video has now become my guide haha! Thank you so much for this!
Highly recommend a portable fan that doubles as a charging station for your phone. Can find ones that you can set on a timer and it literally saves my life when I go. Allows me to fall asleep comfortably and charge my phone throughout the weekend.
Lol, welcome to Texas! This was very insightful as I was thinking about camping or glamping whenever I got my truck. It didn't happen until after Ren Faire though 🤦, so I'll definitely consider it for this coming 2024 season.
Lol, we've camped for years and there is nothing like Naked Jenga, lol. Just wandering the woods of the campground at night can be an experience, you never know what you're going to see (or wish you hadn't seen, lol).
Texas has down pours of rain for about an hour then stops. Flash floods though. The humidity at 87 degrees is tolerable. Come in June- September & its misery at 106'. October through April are the nicer months. Texas winters are our summers. No one comes outside!
That was pretty awesome. Ive been through many a gross weather weekend at events and although its rough you still have fun anyway. Sometimes you just get wet and dirty but thats half the fun, you make do lol. Also the full moon during that was awesome, as well as I love your final outfit that came together so nice. I mostly do living history events now and I have an actual camp but you guys went hardcore and showed up minimally and made it happen. Thanks so much for this vid it was alot of fun for me. Peace.
It's funny you say that because I feel like the intense heat and humidty made the experience much more memorable! looking back, I would do it all over again even with the weather. That is so cool that you do living history events!! how do you go about being apart of something like that?
@@justlanchen Truth. Umm I just researched whatever time periods i was into, lately 1750 thru 1820ish, and looked for events around. Id start to just go as a daywalker, then next time bring a camp. Ive also seen people go Steampunk as a timetreveller lol. Ive not done that but it looked kind of cool.
Thanks for the informative video with an objective viewpoint. Hope you see why we put so much store in Texas. Yeah the weather is bad but we love the atmosphere and its people. Yes it sure was good cause I had a friend that went their and I wasn't able to go so they did a lot of walking and a lot of shopping. Not familiar what their was to do there. Your video helped.
Did you go to pub sing? Thats the best event and you can hop right over to Solar Rain and enjoy the fireworks all in 1 spot. If you're camping this year and are at pirates weekend, feel free to find us. We are Heretics Haven with a group of 30+ that goes every year.
My brother and I slept in separate tents in the parallel rows under the trees. We made camp early on Thursday, and got caught in a monsoon on Thursday night. Felt like floating on air mattresses on top of waterbeds! And it also felt like it was raining inside tents, the downpour and wind were so heavy. In Friday night, it rained again, but nowhere near as bad. We grabbed grub then watched a LARP movie on a tablet under a canopy to help get in the mood. By the time the festival days rollwr daround, we felt like we had already been through an adventure.
@@justlanchen During the middle of the flood, we were regretting our life choices! We talked about getting "I Survived the Fields of RenFest Flood", but that never happened. After that, everything was easy breezy. Made us grateful for the fun parts!
Thanks, another great informative video. I have to say, at those prices you might as well get a motel room and eat else where before and after the faire. Yikes!
Great job on this review. My wife and I have gone to Texas Ren Faire for 18 years straight. This coming year is the 50th year of the Ren Faire. We are going Pirates Weekend Nov 2, 3.
Native Texan here. It generally is still so hot and humid, even in October, that I don't end up wearing all the parts of my costume. The humidity, especially in this part of Texas, makes it so much worse - even for people who are from here. I can't imagine what it's like for someone who is not used it it, or who was not expecting it. My tickets this year are for Halloween weekend, and I'm worried that it's still going to be in the upper 80s.
If you come back for the 50th anniversary later this year and have friends that has a camper / RV. Ask them if you don’t mind crashing with them if they have the room for you too. that way, you can have the comfort of home and being more comfortable.
I know it’s more expensive but I think you would enjoy the experience more if you rented an RV that had A/C. You need some place to escape the heat and rest. Houston is super hot and humid most of the year. Late October and November is definitely the best time to be in this area.
Maybe this is a dumb question….but how do you survive not showering for two days in blazing heat and 100% humidity? I would just feel so gross that I wouldnt be able to sleep. Is this something that you can get used to? Or does the baby wipe shower actually work?
the showers were far from where we camped and it was so humid that I would've showered and walked outside and been sweating instantly so it didn't make sense haha
Man I used to LOVE going every year! I moved out of state and haven't been to it for years =( Next time you have to see the Global Dance Theatre. The Gypsies are fantastic!
The video was very well made, could have been used for a commercial. Halloween weekend was very hot, even at night, so glad you survived. Shame Shooters 4 Hooters wasn’t open that weekend. 😂
Check out the renaiassance festival in Canada. Dream trip. Looks better than this one. But idk never been to either. But that Canada one looks more themed and better production, as far as activities and ambiance.
Well, camping in the heat or high moisture is hell, but thankfully there is now solar batteries powered coolers and air coolers to cool your tent down available to buy. I Learned the the issue you had during this video many years ago and decided that I wouldn't go camping again until I did have a way to cool the tent and a way to get rid of moisture. The last time I did use my tent was during a Larp meeting, it was raining for 5 days straight so that everything was wet, even the things that was inside the tent and never was touched by the dang water, it was just to must moisture in the air that you it almost felt like you were swimming outside. That little trip was enough for me so I figured out other ways to get some safe places to sleep where such issues could not happen. Either because of heating, or air condition solutions. Funnily enough, now that solar battery solutions has created tent version of heater, cooler and air contrition tech, maybe it is time to test such thing. The downside is that it would mean a lot more to drag along to where you camp.
I've worked renaissance festival in Florida for 23 yrs plus traveling camping in a tent in beginning of my working there in 2002. Don't stay in the tent when it's that's hot . Just a recommendation. It's cooler with wind or shade outside the tent even with the sun directly on you. If it's raining I guess that may be the best choice. Portable fans help a little. Also there's the choice of a pop up if you need to stay out of rain and out of the hot tent. I've always wanted to work at Texas renn faire. I know many who do and have worked it. That's awesome you camped out. I need to get my ass up there maybe next yr or so to work lol. It looks amazing there.
Just found this video. I have family that lives in the deep south of Louisiana she describes the heat and humidity as the same condition of the human armpit!
Nice video thanks for sharing. I was there that weekend as well. It was pretty warm. I didn't dress up. My outfit is leather and hot. Did you play Jenga? lol
that is a _seriously_ tiny tent for the circumstances. someone should have been nice enough to warn you of the heat/humidity of that geographical location. Glad you managed a good time anyway. thanks for taking us along.
Well at least you weren’t alone, your gay friend looked like he had fun in spite of the weather. I bet I would love it, it looks like a blast. I love the medieval period and heard the Texas of is amazing. Loved the video.
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As a longtime Texas Renfair go-er and pirate stage builder ; ) I loved this review. Yall did a great job, and you managed one of the craziest weather swing weekends in years with just a pack tent and not even a car! Mad extra points scored there!
Next time you come ask a clan to join them for the weekend! We at Call of Booty would love to host ya, and we have plenty of space for tents in our back area away from the party so people can actually sleep!
Thanks so much!! Yea it was the worst weather but I still had such a great time even with the heat. I would love to do something like that in the future, I’m not entirely sure how to go about it in advance though. Perhaps I will hop on over to you guys spur the moment!! Thanks for the offer🫶🫶
I'm one of the founders of the Smokey Bandits. Awesome to hear we were your favorite! We try really hard to put on a kick ass party every weekend of Faire. If you make it back, be sure to come say hi.
Camping for the first time this year on the last weekend! Super excited to see your party!
Same it's me and my friends first time going there and camping can't Wait it!!
Are you going to be there this Halloween???
Always fun being with you guys. Excited to camp with y'all again this year too.
@@sierratonin69They are there pretty much all the time.
IF you want a longer weekend experience, the last weekend is Thanksgiving weekend and a lot of folks don't reaiize that the Faire is open all day Friday as well as Sat/Sunday., something to consider. As for weather - Welcome to Texas... you said 87 during the day - that's not hot, not in Texas. But yes, the humidity can be high here and that does make it feel uncomfortable even at 87degrees. Later you said temps would drop to mid-50's (at night) - yep. Again, Texas, if you don't like the weather, then wait 5 minutes, it will change. Just have to plan for multiple temp changes in one day.
Hello!
Great video. I love how you showed folks it is easy to visit even if you are not local to the area.
I have an answer for a question/point of confusion within the video. (I own Queens Pantry and Tea & Strumpets ... thanks so much for voicing your appreciation of our products!) Anyway ... upstairs we have a ticketed High Tea Event at 3pm daily, which involves a full meal with King Henry and Queen Catherine of Aragon (English Court) in attendance. From about 2pm until 5pm we only allow ticketed High Tea customers upstairs. The rest of the day the deck is open to all guests.
I hope that helps, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Oh hello!!! Thanks for watching my video and running such a cute place 🥹
I was interested in doing the high tea event, but I wasn’t sure where it took place. Thank you so much for clarifying! I plan to go back next year to attend dinner with King Henry and Queen Catherine!! 🥰🥰
this made me cry tears of joy lol , i love the community of ren faires
🥹🥹🥹 I’m so happy you enjoyed it
It’s a freaking RAVE out there at COB on Saturday and Sunday nights. Party is an understatement! A must see!
If you ever have the opportunity to, I would recommend camping a weekend at The Sherwood Forest Faire. March-April.
I agree. Renfair for Rennies.
I grew up camping out there. It's crazy how much it's changed over the years. Best place to party anywhere.
Loved this video, got to see a part of the ren faire that not everyone seems to show. I'm glad you had a good time and hopefully the weather is better next year x
normally its cold during October so I plan not to go during a heat wave next time 🤣
@@justlanchenit was in the 30's one year I went. And was by the fair. Lol did they keep the drums going all night.
The drums have to play all night to keep the evil away. Lol 😆 I think many not sleeping get a little out of it. Knight drunk.
Camping tip but bring a tarp to set up your tent on top of! Also, if it's hot out, put your camping mat outside and sleep on top of it.
Glamping...yep, I'd be saving-up for that!!! Solar shower...I'd be figuring out the logistics of pulling that off!!!
Oh, and ladies don't sweat...we glow!!! 😂😂😂❤
that's true, i loved my sweaty face look ahaha
Campgrounds at TRF are fun and “at your own risk”. That wasn’t meant as a bad thing, just a really “make your own adventure”. As a patron who has been going over 30 years, it can be a wonderful experience with new friends made and stories to tell forever!
Oh that place above Tea and Scrumpets is where you book afternoon tea with the Queen!
OHH! thank you for letting me know, I was wanting to do that but I couldn't figure out where it was located. Do you possibly know where they have the dinner with the king for the firework show?
You really should visit some faires in Europe. They are way smaller but much more immersive. :D
Yes I've been looking into it! From what I've read they do more historical reenactments which is something I'd prefer more
Hi-- are there any faires in Europe you would recommend? Thanks.
We use to be in a clan and go to events,so much fun. We traveled a lot and have all the outfits and period tent etc…You have motivated me to maybe check it out again. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
no way! I would love to find people that would be apart of a clan and commit to it long term!! I imagine it would be so much fun 🥰
Thanks for checking out this video. I hope I see you next year!!
THIS is what renfaire's should be like, nerdy fantasy shit during the day and party vibes at night, hell yeah! If you ever go to a renfaire in Europe you might like castlefest, it's similar vibes
32:55 you can see the mandalorian symbol on someones tent! the Mythosaur! And i loved the solar rain performance at the end! That looks so magical
yes!! that was our tent buddy. He was so kind, he let us hang under his canopy when it was pouring
@@justlanchen I soon wish I could go there, but I'm underage with really strict family.
My memories of Texas Ren Faire are brief.
Watched a few shows, drank too much, and then I fell asleep.
Good times.
We like to go on the last weekend, Celtic Christmas. There are lights and decorations everywhere, it's much cooler 😉, and it's the three day weekend! This year we tried to go the weekend before. It wasn't enough time and we didn't plan for it very well. Looking forward to next year!
3 day!!!! Oh wow I didn’t know they had a 3 day weekend. That is definitely a time I would like to attend
@@justlanchen just to clarify, when I said 'cooler', I meant the weather. Usually. One year when I went, I was dressed for overcast weather (bad forecast) but the sun came out and I was a little uncomfortable (too warm). Normally it's around the 60's (a little warm for most of the country but down there, it feels great! 😉) and at least, a little cloudy. My husband said he went a few decades ago at the end of hurricane season and he & his first wife caught a massive rain storm and he had a miserable time.
However, when I made him go that weekend, he had a much better time. He was less reluctant the following year...FF to now, he looks forward to it 😁
I highly recommend that if you are tent camping in Texas to bring an air conditioner. Sure, it's an extra 60 lbs...but you'll thank me.
As a southerner who has moved to california, I have to admit to feeling a bit smug by the west coast realization of how truly miserable southern weather is 😂
Me too lol. I'm a lifelong Texan but I've never gotten used to the heat and humidity. It's just inescapable misery lol.
Hey! We were there that weekend too! Absolutely loved it! We RVed. Great time.
no way!! it was so hot, I legit thought I wasn't going to make it haha I wish I could've hung in your RV!
For a related experience that goes even further, may I recommend Pennsic? Two weeks straight of this, 12,000 people camping outside of Pittsburgh, partying at night and fighting, dancing, shopping, and learning during the day, all in mostly medieval garb
What an adventure!
It was!
I live about an hour away (though really more with traffic). I sympathize with you on the weather. Its not any better if you're used to it! You need gills to survive Houston in Summer and Fall. Also, Spring. Maybe winter, too.
Just came across this. Have to say the campgrounds have changed a lot since I moved out of state. Used to go back int he 70's and 80's, and the campground was just as fun as the Faire.
best and busiest weekends are pirate and barbarian .. the latter most seem to prefer because its later in november .. its just downright hot in october here .. the girl that you videod playing the violin by herself has been all of the texas shows .. and believe it or not she is only 12 years old .. im happy to see yall coming from far away to see our fair .. you definitely did it justice by camping .. its not the same if you only go into the fair grounds .. and you did a great review .. huzzah
Texas Humidity, in the fall is pretty much summer still. Swampy woods comparable to Beaumont TX. End of Oct. Being of Nov. Best time to go out there. Kinda cool but rainy.
Navasota or Magnolia closest towns.
Nice vid! I’ll be going to my first ren faire this year !
My jaw dropped when i saw that you went to the Texas Ren Faire again!!!!!!!
hahaha I had to try the camping!!
the best time to do trf weather wise is mid to late November it isnt as hot usually and the nights get very cool
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madhousefxstudio.com 😘
The tea room is where they have the Queen's Tea; that's the reservation only part.
I'm so late to this video, but love to see this so much! I work with the Global Dance Theatre in the Agora section of the camp, the belly dancer performance. We would absolutely love to see you come back out this year!
Very good experience. We're going camping at RenFest in November. We hope to make it as memorable as what you experienced.
I am good friends with the Smokey bandits and camp right next to them in my own clan! Good people and good time!
I have friends who work TRF, I do different shows that overlap so I don't work it, but TRF is amazing for patrons, and they really accomodate y'all well from what I've seen.
water bottle showers are amazing, poke holes in the cap and spray yourself down. pro move when youre camping like this
This was so informative! Thank you so much! I'll be there this coming weekend. Can't wait to see it all.
I just used this video as I am packed and ready for my first time camping! Its Halloween weekend and this video has now become my guide haha! Thank you so much for this!
Highly recommend a portable fan that doubles as a charging station for your phone. Can find ones that you can set on a timer and it literally saves my life when I go. Allows me to fall asleep comfortably and charge my phone throughout the weekend.
Lol I was camped out a row over, I was there all season
no way!!! small world!
Lol, welcome to Texas!
This was very insightful as I was thinking about camping or glamping whenever I got my truck. It didn't happen until after Ren Faire though 🤦, so I'll definitely consider it for this coming 2024 season.
YOU MUST!! It was 100% worth it
I've had good experiences with Naughtyham and the Bandits. Camping is TRF icing on the cake. Crazy stories 🥳🤠
Ohhh yea crazy ones for sure haha
I always camp by the bonfire close to the concrete outhouse
Great video. My name is “Everest” and I’m part of the Call of Booty clan. At 22:12 you can see me in front of the karaoke. I’m the tall hooded guy.
omg no way!! so cool that you found yourself. love your name and clan btw!
Thanks! See you next year!
watching you trying to camp in the texas heat without any fans is hilarious, welcome to Texas!
got yourself a new sub. i retried from working these shows. i love watchin your videos and seeing my friends.
Lol, we've camped for years and there is nothing like Naked Jenga, lol. Just wandering the woods of the campground at night can be an experience, you never know what you're going to see (or wish you hadn't seen, lol).
when it is hot like that it is best to drink as much water as possible
Ya, hydration packs would have been a good idea to pack instead of water bottles.
Texas has down pours of rain for about an hour then stops. Flash floods though. The humidity at 87 degrees is tolerable. Come in June- September & its misery at 106'. October through April are the nicer months. Texas winters are our summers. No one comes outside!
That was pretty awesome. Ive been through many a gross weather weekend at events and although its rough you still have fun anyway. Sometimes you just get wet and dirty but thats half the fun, you make do lol. Also the full moon during that was awesome, as well as I love your final outfit that came together so nice. I mostly do living history events now and I have an actual camp but you guys went hardcore and showed up minimally and made it happen. Thanks so much for this vid it was alot of fun for me. Peace.
It's funny you say that because I feel like the intense heat and humidty made the experience much more memorable! looking back, I would do it all over again even with the weather.
That is so cool that you do living history events!! how do you go about being apart of something like that?
@@justlanchen Truth. Umm I just researched whatever time periods i was into, lately 1750 thru 1820ish, and looked for events around. Id start to just go as a daywalker, then next time bring a camp. Ive also seen people go Steampunk as a timetreveller lol. Ive not done that but it looked kind of cool.
Thanks for the informative video with an objective viewpoint. Hope you see why we put so much store in Texas. Yeah the weather is bad but we love the atmosphere and its people. Yes it sure was good cause I had a friend that went their and I wasn't able to go so they did a lot of walking and a lot of shopping. Not familiar what their was to do there. Your video helped.
Did you go to pub sing? Thats the best event and you can hop right over to Solar Rain and enjoy the fireworks all in 1 spot. If you're camping this year and are at pirates weekend, feel free to find us. We are Heretics Haven with a group of 30+ that goes every year.
very cool, amazing
Looked like fun! 🎉
it was so much fun!
My brother and I slept in separate tents in the parallel rows under the trees. We made camp early on Thursday, and got caught in a monsoon on Thursday night. Felt like floating on air mattresses on top of waterbeds! And it also felt like it was raining inside tents, the downpour and wind were so heavy.
In Friday night, it rained again, but nowhere near as bad. We grabbed grub then watched a LARP movie on a tablet under a canopy to help get in the mood.
By the time the festival days rollwr daround, we felt like we had already been through an adventure.
oh no!!! That must've been awful. I'm so happy we just missed the flooding 😅 Yea I feel that, the whole experience felt like a weeks
@@justlanchen During the middle of the flood, we were regretting our life choices! We talked about getting "I Survived the Fields of RenFest Flood", but that never happened. After that, everything was easy breezy. Made us grateful for the fun parts!
Thanks, another great informative video. I have to say, at those prices you might as well get a motel room and eat else where before and after the faire. Yikes!
Great job on this review. My wife and I have gone to Texas Ren Faire for 18 years straight. This coming year is the 50th year of the Ren Faire. We are going Pirates Weekend Nov 2, 3.
Native Texan here. It generally is still so hot and humid, even in October, that I don't end up wearing all the parts of my costume. The humidity, especially in this part of Texas, makes it so much worse - even for people who are from here. I can't imagine what it's like for someone who is not used it it, or who was not expecting it. My tickets this year are for Halloween weekend, and I'm worried that it's still going to be in the upper 80s.
If you come back for the 50th anniversary later this year and have friends that has a camper / RV. Ask them if you don’t mind crashing with them if they have the room for you too. that way, you can have the comfort of home and being more comfortable.
I know it’s more expensive but I think you would enjoy the experience more if you rented an RV that had A/C. You need some place to escape the heat and rest. Houston is super hot and humid most of the year. Late October and November is definitely the best time to be in this area.
WOW! TRF has changed! Its been almost 20 years since I was there! I miss it!
Looks fun. I Saw the HBO special on the texas ren Faire - kinda my gateway into wanting to check out the world of ren fairs ahaha
Wonderful video, we're going for the first time and your video was so helpful!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Maybe this is a dumb question….but how do you survive not showering for two days in blazing heat and 100% humidity? I would just feel so gross that I wouldnt be able to sleep. Is this something that you can get used to? Or does the baby wipe shower actually work?
the showers were far from where we camped and it was so humid that I would've showered and walked outside and been sweating instantly so it didn't make sense haha
Great video! You can buy portable air conditioners.
Do you have to camp to get to explore the camp ground after the renaissance?
Man I used to LOVE going every year! I moved out of state and haven't been to it for years =( Next time you have to see the Global Dance Theatre. The Gypsies are fantastic!
The video was very well made, could have been used for a commercial. Halloween weekend was very hot, even at night, so glad you survived. Shame Shooters 4 Hooters wasn’t open that weekend. 😂
Check out the renaiassance festival in Canada. Dream trip. Looks better than this one. But idk never been to either. But that Canada one looks more themed and better production, as far as activities and ambiance.
Enjoyed, thanks.
Well, camping in the heat or high moisture is hell, but thankfully there is now solar batteries powered coolers and air coolers to cool your tent down available to buy. I Learned the the issue you had during this video many years ago and decided that I wouldn't go camping again until I did have a way to cool the tent and a way to get rid of moisture.
The last time I did use my tent was during a Larp meeting, it was raining for 5 days straight so that everything was wet, even the things that was inside the tent and never was touched by the dang water, it was just to must moisture in the air that you it almost felt like you were swimming outside. That little trip was enough for me so I figured out other ways to get some safe places to sleep where such issues could not happen. Either because of heating, or air condition solutions. Funnily enough, now that solar battery solutions has created tent version of heater, cooler and air contrition tech, maybe it is time to test such thing. The downside is that it would mean a lot more to drag along to where you camp.
I forgot about the texas heat. Brutal! It's hot after sunset.
And rain? Oh, heck naw!
This looks very similar to the Carolina Renn Festival. Ours is a close in size :)
thanks for making the video, i realised this sux and i dont wanna go lol!
ty for saving me the effort
I thought I recognized your man we went to ASU together 😂
Oh no way!!! Wait what’s your name?
Where are those elf ears from? they look so cute and natural!
madhousefxstudio.com
they are so good and affordable but they go quick when they restock 😭
I've worked renaissance festival in Florida for 23 yrs plus traveling camping in a tent in beginning of my working there in 2002.
Don't stay in the tent when it's that's hot . Just a recommendation. It's cooler with wind or shade outside the tent even with the sun directly on you.
If it's raining I guess that may be the best choice. Portable fans help a little. Also there's the choice of a pop up if you need to stay out of rain and out of the hot tent.
I've always wanted to work at Texas renn faire. I know many who do and have worked it. That's awesome you camped out.
I need to get my ass up there maybe next yr or so to work lol.
It looks amazing there.
Lotta fun and a lotta struggle 😂❤
I would LOVE to attend a Ren Faire, but alas, here in Australia they do not seem to be a thing..I researched a few months back, but, alas nothing..
Loved the video! I saw the link for where you got your ears, but what style did you get?! Thank you!!
Just found this video. I have family that lives in the deep south of Louisiana she describes the heat and humidity as the same condition of the human armpit!
I love those elf ears! Where did you get those at? They have to be the most realistic I've seen! Looks like a great time there as well!
Nice video thanks for sharing. I was there that weekend as well. It was pretty warm. I didn't dress up. My outfit is leather and hot. Did you play Jenga? lol
I’m convinced skidmark is a humpback time traveler, bros just to authentic😭
i'm one of the people that drive the carts .
Oh no way!!
that is a _seriously_ tiny tent for the circumstances. someone should have been nice enough to warn you of the heat/humidity of that geographical location. Glad you managed a good time anyway. thanks for taking us along.
haha I used to live in Austin so I knew it would be bad 😅 I just love challenging myself haha
Where did you get the elf ears?? I’ve never seen such realistic ears ever 😂❤
madhousefxstudio.com
they are so good and affordable but they go quick when they restock 😭
appreciate this video so much
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dude tx is humid af i lived near brownsville and it was like breathing water at some points lol
Your videos are dopeeeee
Can I ask how you got from the renfaire to the hotel without a car? Did a golf cart take you back to the main road and then you ubered?
I ubered and then the golf cart took me to my camp spot and then I walked back later!!!
Did the guy you go with ever dress in character?
is there a job at places like this permently??? Because this is the life I want so bad! I could work in a shop
I don't know what is it about this ren faire but it's always prone to rain. Our tent got absolutely flooded in 2022
😱 TEA ROOM!!!! Say no more Im coming!
I get blasted on mead every renfaire. It's dangerously good.
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Well at least you weren’t alone, your gay friend looked like he had fun in spite of the weather. I bet I would love it, it looks like a blast. I love the medieval period and heard the Texas of is amazing. Loved the video.