Texas Renaissance Festival Kicks Off With Oktoberfest Weekend

Makwakwa, Tracey October 2, 2017 7:25AM

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Texans dug deep into their closets for lederhosen, dirndl, chain mail and fur-embellished cosplay, as the 2017 Texas Renaissance Festival kicked off with fantastic weather for its Oktoberfest opener. Themed weekends continue through November 26, so time to get your huzzah on.

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