Five Foods You Need to Try at the Texas Renaissance Festival

TODD MISSION, TX – In a recent Texas Renaissance Festival exit survey, 30% of the respondents indicated that they came to the festival for the food. Celebrating its 45th year this season, the festival offers foods from around the world that are sure to satisfy the pallet. Yes, there are the iconic turkey leg, empanadas and sausage on a stick, but we submit to you five festival foods that you may not have tried, but should the next time you visit the festival.

1. The Queen’s Bakery Scotch Eggs – The best way to describe this delectable food is the best of breakfast rolled into one. It is sausage wrapped around a soft-boiled egg, breaded and deep fried. If you arrive at festival opening, this breakfast nugget is a great way to start your day.

2. Dragon Meat (Fried Alligator) at the Musketeer’s Banquet – Okay so it’s not real dragon meat, but it is the closest you’ll come to it at the Texas Renaissance Festival! It is conveniently served skewered on a stick so you can still walk around and enjoy the festival and your fried alligator at the same time!

3. Garlic Pork Belly Sausage – The King’s Feast The garlic pork belly sausage are tasty bites that are unlike any other sausage you can get at the festival.

4. Butternut & Acorn Squash Soup - The King’s Feast If you’ve never experienced The King’s Feast before it is well worth the money and the two hours that you will be enjoying entertainment, endless beer and wine and food. While the entire menu is delicious, there are two items that stand out. The butternut and acorn squash soup is served with a dab of crème fraiche garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds for an added crunch.. Reservations are required for The King’s Feast which offers two seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each festival day. Houston locals are asked to call 832-928-4367 to book a reservation. Out of town attendees, please use the reservation line to reserve your seat the King’s table - 800-224-0761.

5. Italian Village Meatball Sandwich – Served on a roll with grilled onions and peppers, tomatoes, meatballs, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, this tasty sandwich has been dubbed by Ren Fest regulars as “one of the best sandwiches anywhere.”

The festival is a culinary trip around the world that also offers vegetarian and vegan, nutrient dense, wheat and Gluten Free options. Pick up a program at the festival gates when you enter to see review food choices. Vegetarian options are denoted with the green vegan symbol. Other specialty diets recommendations can be found on page 18 of the program.

The Texas Renaissance Festival continues its 45 th season on Saturdays, Sundays and the Friday after Thanksgiving through Dec. 1. Tickets are available at texrenfest.com.