Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

The King speaks with the Texas Renaissance Festival's new Director of Marketing, Todd Wold. The King explores in depth how a drummer from San Francisco ended up at the reins of the largest Renaissance Festival in the country and how all that connects to skiing?

In this episode the King continues learning about one the Texas Renaissance Festival's premier shops - Great Hall Designs. In our last episode, number 58, we spoke with Jon Coiner who has spent over 50 years creating, teaching, sharing his vast variety of talents, knowledge and his enduring friendship. In this episode we talk with his business partner, Alli Goff. Alli shares her story about growing up in Texas, becoming an artist, and getting involved with renaissance festivals. She talks about learning from a wide array of artists and finally finding her place working along side and with Jon Coiner.  Her talents, skills, and love of art has transformed a fearless Texas girl into the epitome of a Renaissance artist and woman. From sales and artistry to design to owning her own her own business, Alli has transcended the mundane to living her life on her terms - Huzzah!

Join The King as he speaks with Jon Coiner. Jon was one of the first artists George Coulam called upon to bring their wares to his newly created Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Soon George would open the Texas Renaissance Festival, and again he looked to Jon to display sell his amazing art. Jon has shown his wares at Renaissance festivals across the country. Jon has also spent time teaching, sharing his experiences and lifting up other artists across the globe ,who have gone on to be successful artists opened their own shops and businesses. Jon is always learning and expanding and at 82 he is no hurry to slow down- Huzzah!

Episode 57 focus is Rio Blue, this multi-talented performer gained his chops by traveling the United States learning from a variety of artists, performers, musicians, actors, craftsmen, and his beloved guru. His love of art, music, poetry, and life has been his bridge from a quiet town in the desert of Chile to traveling the United performers States and performing at renaissance festivals for over 50 years. He has been a carpenter, cook, puppeteer, stilt walker, musician, artist, booth owner, community activist and more. Folks recognize him by his friendly smile and joyful laugh. Rio is a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He resides in Texas with his love and wife, the beautiful Mary.

Meet Josh Weston the Dragon Lord behind The Dragon Forge Experience, new to the Texas Renaissance Festival.  

Antonio Albarran shares his life as a musician playing across the United States at Renaissance Festivals, fairs, and more. He is always at where he is, so enjoy an hour conversation as we discuss music, performance, kids and life. Huzzah!

The King speaks Wit our new Assistant Marketing Director Cathryn Yarbrough and and the new horticulturalist, Cheyenne Griffin. They share their plans to bring new vision to TRF and help bring it into its 50th year. The King Huzzah!

The King speaks with Judge and Christine about being a food vendor at TRF. Mr Edwards brought Coach's Catering came to TRF nearly 5 decades ago, today his son, Judge, continues growing his families' legacy into the 21st century.  

The King speaks with Rhonni and Perry vendors at TRF. Phil and Rhonni worked across the country designing, building booths for other folks until they started their own business and designed and built own their booths and businesses. Throughout it all, their dedication and diligence has consistently brought notice for the excellent job they do, in what ever aspect they do it. Find out why on episode fifty-one of Hear ye, hear ye, A TX-style Renaissance Podcast. 

The King speaks with the Manager of the Fields of New Market, Travis Higginbotham and his Assistant Manager Rachael Weber. They share all the information you will need to make reservations and camp at, the Fields of New Market, the Texas Renaissance Festival's official campground. They go over a variety of camping options offered, as well as all the amenities available to our guests. Did you know that there is entertainment from the Knight's Revels, the Royal Bonfire and family camping available every weekend? You will once you have enjoyed our next episode of Her ye, hear ye; A TX-style Renaissance Podcast. -The King, Huzzah!

Today the King speaks with the owner of HAAK Winery, the official wine sponsor of the Texas Renaissance Festival. Kyle shares his history and how he got into wine making. He also shares secrets and techniques in wine production. You will also discover how to enjoy a wine tasting at Odin's Table located near TRF's lake and Arena.

The King is joined by Box Office Manager, Tegan Dunnican, who informs us all about everything - Tickets! You will find out the in and outs of acquiring your tickets to the Texas Renaissance Festival. She also shares tips on how you can save money on your tickets. There are some special ticket offers for our Teachers, Military and First Responders, as well. You will not want to miss this - Huzzah! The KIng

The King meets with Matt and Andree Basse to discuss how they became part of the Texas Renaissance Festival. How one visit set Matt on the path to managing and eventually owning two major food areas at TRF. She shares how he and Andree met, married and made two families one. They attribute their success to there family, friends, and one big beast of a man, Joe Aronson, who was Matt's friend, mentor and inspiration.  We conclude our discussion talking about a devastating fire that nearly took away everything and how like a Phoenix they have risen back up from the ashes to rebuild.  

On this episode, TRF's Queen Quintessence joins the King on, Hear ye, hear ye; A TX-style Renaissance Podcast, to share her story about becoming the Queen of the Texas Renaissance Festival for over two decades. She talks about her beginnings in New Mexico and hw she ended up working around the globe. Mother, athlete, geologist software specialist, grandmother and more. Our beautiful Queen is always on the move seeking out another adventure. However, her trips always lead her back to what she holds dearest her family and friends. 

The King speaks with Thomas Nuendel who has been playing on the Renaissance circuit for nearly three decades. A self proclaimed hired "gun", of the musician sort, Thomas has played throughout the country from Broadway to Texas, his skills are always in demand. Thomas shares his personal story growing up in a musical family singing Christian and folk songs. Thomas's story will delight and inspire, so quit reading this and press play. The King - Huzzah!  

The King is joined by TRF’s wedding and event coordinators, Christina Garcia and Kaylyn Wilson, to talk about proposals, weddings, birthday parties, and all other fun events that take place every weekend of our festival season.  This week, we discuss the ins and outs of the entire process for those of you looking to celebrate your special day with us.   In this podcast, the following tales are told: How Christina and Kaylyn became a part of TRF Who to talk to in order to book a wedding for TRF 2022 Where Texas Renaissance weddings can be held How much it costs and what each pricing package comes with

We’re joined by Lady Darla Smith, our TRF Craft, and Vending Coordinator, as we put a bow on 2021 and get started on our 2022 festival season!  Darla shares  how new renaissance artists, craftspeople and vendors can get involved at the 2022 Texas Renaissance Festival.    In this podcast, the following tales are told by Darla and the King: TRF 2021’s record-breaking festival vendor sales and attendance  Our biggest renaissance vendors of 2021’s season New and open retail and vending spaces for 2022 Getting involved in TRF and applying to sell your goods Sneak peaks at the newest area.   Notable moments: Saying goodbye to an incredible TRF 2021 The 2021 Texas Renaissance Festival was extremely successful and Darla is incredibly proud of the many vendors that met and exceeded their sales goals. With pandemic concerts still heightened, we were able to pull off a safe festival with many exciting attractions and new additions that we wouldn’t have been able to pull off without the support of our many amazing patrons and our hardworking staff.  “We had an amazing year last year. Our attendance was fantastic and our sales for vendors were record-breaking.”  Seeing what’s on the horizon for new vendors in our 2022 festival season    Looking to get involved as a vendor or craftsman in 2022? TRF has plenty of opportunities available with shops up for sale and new temporary sale spaces open! During our episode, Darla discusses the ins and outs of the vendor approval process and encourages anyone (familiar with renaissance festivals or not) looking for a new opportunity to sell to jump on our website and fill out our online vendor application.  “I’m really looking for some exciting new vendors to come in.”     “Big things are coming for TRF in this new area.” --------- For more information on the Texas Renaissance Festival, vending with us, and 2022 announcements: Visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube! 

We’re joined by Billy Billy Von Billy, a star performer in our Mud Show, to reflect on another amazing festival season at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Our 48th annual festival was bigger than ever, and we have so many amazing events to recap, people to shoutout, and news to share!  In this episode, the following tales are told by Billy and the King: Having fun at the Mud Show with amazing crowds Appreciating how far we’ve come since 2020 Saying hello to new faces in our cast and crew Celebrating what 2021 taught us Getting excited about 2022

We’re joined by Tom Godrey, owner of Tomcat Games LLC and manager of our many games and rides at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Tom talks with us about the history he has working with games at TRF, the work that he and his wife dedicate to our Todd Mission volunteer fire department, and the future of games and rides during our current festival season and beyond. In this episode, the following tales are told by Tom: Being born and raised in Texas Getting his start at TRF in the tomato booth Fighting fires with his wife, Cassandra Mentoring under game and ride employers at TRF Taking over the business and adding new elements