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Texas Renaissance Festival

Everything you need to know to prepare for fall's biggest festival

By , About.com Guide

The Texas Renaissance Festival is a must-see event. The 8-week long event takes place in Plantersville, TX, just 50 miles outside of Houston. This collection of information will guide you through your festival experience from start to finish.

1. What Is the Texas Renaissance Festival

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The what, when and where of the Texas Renaissance Festival

2. Oktoberfest

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Oktoberfest is the official theme of the opening weekend of the Texas Renaissance Festival. Find out what to expect at Oktoberfest 2011.

3. Finding Costumes for the Texas Renaissance Festival

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You don't have to be a street performer or cast member to dress the part for the Texas Renaissance Festival. Many festival-goers choose to go all out and don their best 16th century garb. Find yours at one of these costume shops in Houston.

4. Photos from the Texas Renaissance Festival

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With folks dressed as barbarians, ghouls and damsels in distress, the Texas Renaissance Festival is a shutterbug's dream. Here you'll find an engaging collection of images taken at the Texas Renaissance Festival.

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