#174: Listen to This While Eating a Turkey Leg — With the King of Texas Renaissance Festival
At the Texas Rennaissance Festival (October 7 through November 26), you’ll see engaging experiences nearly everywhere you turn. Between themed weekends, local business owners peddling their wares, jousting tournaments, and elegant performers interacting with visitors, it’s a spectacular time.
Presiding over it all is the King of the Texas Renaissance Festival, who just so happens to be this episode’s guest. Yes, we’re kicking off the new season of Good People, Cool Things in royal style!
So, put on your finest garb, grab a turkey leg, and let’s have a grand ol’ time seeing what’s in store for this year’s Ren Fest.
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Highlights of our conversation
Whether turkey leg sales are impacted the week of Thanksgiving. (2:50)
What’s in store for the opening weekend of the festival, which includes a celebration of the Queen’s birthday! Plus, some headwear that all of us probably need. (4:26)
What to expect during the other themed weekends of the festival, and the type of hero I’d be during a heroes and villains party. (8:53)
A look inside the businesses of the Ren Fest, including several that have gone through multiple family generations. (15:19)
Tips for Ren Fest if it’s your first time visiting. (23:12)
Highlights from the King’s own Hear Ye! Hear Ye! A Texas Style Renaissance Podcast. (26:59)
The King’s favorite ballads and camping opportunities available at Ren Fest. (30:06)
The top things to do at the festival this year. (33:40)
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