September 23, 2023
2023-09-23T10:00:00
6055 Creekside Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77389
Arts in the Park featuring The Woodlands Renaissance Faire
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Enjoy a day out with family and friends at Rob Fleming Park! Grab a bite to eat at the food trucks and take a stroll back to Renaissance times while enjoying musical performances at The Woodlands Renaissance Faire!
Event Schedule
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Arts in the park presents The Woodlands Renaissance Faire will feature live musical performances by local artists and The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra players. Other activities include children's arts and crafts, face painting, local vendors, strolling entertainment, Renaissance themed youth and adult costume contests and much more!
- 10 a.m. - Welcome (Trumpets, Reading of Proclamation and Bagpipes)
- 10:15 a.m. - The Woodlands Highlander Bagpipers, led by Craig Livingston
- 10:30 a.m. - Zuniga Music School (Classical Guitar Showcase)
- 11:30 a.m. - Houston Area Crusader Corp (Demonstration of Medieval Combat Formations)
- 12 p.m. - Parade of Vendors (Meet the Crafters, Musicians and Vendors)
- 12:30 p.m. - Tooter, the Tudor Tutor, by Darryl Bayer (Trumpet Performance & Demonstration)
- 1 p.m. - Stage Entertainment & Performances, by Claude Sims
- 1:30 p.m. - Tooter, the Tudor Tutor, by Darryl Bayer (Trumpet Performance & Demonstration)
- 2 p.m. - Teora Music School
- 3 p.m. - Haven Shae - Song of the Nightingale (Renaissance Vocalist)
- 3:30 p.m. - Lorrie Parise (Timeless Folk Songs)
- 4 p.m. - Viol Consort (Period Music Instruments)
- 4:45 p.m. - The Woodlands Symphony Brass - Baroque to the Future
- 5:30 p.m. - Drum Jam - Led by Great Antonio (Interactive Drumming Activities at Stage)
- 6 p.m. - Costume Contests
- 6:30 p.m. - Scottish Celebration by The Woodlands Symphony
Subject to change.
Renaissance Costume Contests
- There will be two Costume Contest categories: Youth (12 and under) and Adult (13 and older)
- Costume Contests will take place at 6 p.m.
- There will be a maximum of 25 participants per contest.
- Participants will receive a number in the Costume Contest Corral and wear it until the end of the contest.
- Prizes will be awarded to the top costume per contest (Youth and Adult).
- Costumes must be appropriately themed, and family-friendly. Please no Halloween costumes, or others that do not fit the Renaissance era.
Food Vendors
Interested in being a vendor at this event?
Parking will be available at Creekside Forest Elementary School, via Creekside Green Drive, as well as the Trail Head to the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, Rob Fleming Aquatic Center and the pond adjacent to Rob Fleming Park. Dedicated accessible parking is located in the parking lot of the Lodge (6055 Creekside Forest Drive) with a valid placard or license plate. The parking lot of the Lodge will be reserved for accessible parking, sponsors, entertainers and vendors only. Parking along Creekside Forest Drive is strongly discouraged.
Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited.