Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

The Gypsy Guerrilla Band plays traditional English and Celtic folk music that's perfect for a peaceful break.

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Sound and Fury mix up the works of Shakespeare into a hilarious Vaudeville style romp. It is a bit bawdy, so don't take the kids. (credit :Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Oh, there's rides at the Festival, too. But you have to yell "Huzzaah!" instead of "Whee!"

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Skilled craftspeople create works of art right before your eyes. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Don't forget to peruse the unique shops filled with handcrafted gifts. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Every festival day at Noon, the merchants and performers parade around the Festival. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival

Every festival day at Noon, the merchants and performers parade around the Festival. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival

Every festival day at Noon, the merchants and performers parade around the Festival. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Every festival day at Noon, the merchants and performers parade around the Festival. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Many colorful and creative costumes will have your camera memory card full in no time! (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Ever play "Dungeons and Dragons"? These "D&D" fans are wearing replicas of the dice set used in the game. Very creative! (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Check out Tartanic for their traditional Scottish sound and fun filled show. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Check out Tartanic for their traditional Scottish sound and fun filled show. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Brave knights test their skills during the Joust at the Royal Arena. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Brave knights test their skills during the Joust at the Royal Arena. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Brave knights test their skills during the Joust at the Royal Arena. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Brave knights test their skills during the Joust at the Royal Arena. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Forest "elves" enchant one of the Gardens of the Texas Renaissance Festival. (credit: Craig Gibson)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

The Agora section has some of the best food at the Festival. Check out the Gyros. OPA! (credit:Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Check out the Gypsy Dance Theatre during your visit to the Agora. Mesmerizing dancers and irresistible rhythms make this show a must see. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)

Texas Renaissance Festival 2011

Check out the Gypsy Dance Theatre during your visit to the Agora. Mesmerizing dancers and irresistible rhythms make this show a must see. (credit: Craig Gibson/KTVT)