Shakespeare LIVE! Inaugural RenFest Brings Renaissance, Halloween, and Macbeth to Levitt Pavilion, Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas — A new Halloween tradition is coming to Downtown Arlington.
Shakespeare LIVE and Create Texas will present the inaugural Shakespeare LIVE! RenFest on Saturday, October 31, from noon to 6 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion in Downtown Arlington. Admission is free.
The family-friendly festival will combine the spirit of a traditional Renaissance faire with Halloween and Día de los Muertos, creating an afternoon of art, theatre, music, costumes, food and entertainment.
Festivalgoers can explore an artisan marketplace featuring local and regional artists, food vendors, and makers selling original art, jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, illustrations, sculpture, woodworking, and other handmade creations.
Strolling musicians, live sword fight demonstrations, and interactive vendors will enhance the Renaissance atmosphere throughout the afternoon. Costumes are encouraged, and guests are invited to come dressed as Renaissance royalty, knights, fairies, witches, Shakespearean characters, or anything their imaginations inspire.
And yes — there will be turkey legs.
The celebration continues after the RenFest when Shakespeare takes center stage. At 7 p.m., Macbeth will be performed at Levitt Pavilion, creating a fitting Halloween finale to the day.
EVENT DETAILS
Shakespeare LIVE! RenFest
Saturday, October 31, 2026
RenFest: Noon–6 p.m.
Macbeth: 7 p.m.
Levitt Pavilion | Downtown Arlington
FREE Admission www.createtexas.art
📯 HEAR YE! HEAR YE! AN OPEN CALL TO ALL ARTISANS, MAKERS & MERCHANTS OF RENAISSANCE, ALL HALLOWS' EVE & DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS! 🎭⚜️
By proclamation, let all worthy craftsfolk, guildsmen, and creators of wondrous works take heed! A marketplace unlike any in the realm shall arise, where imagination knoweth no bounds, artistry flourisheth, and every handcrafted treasure beareth a tale of wonder.
Whether thy hands fashion the noble splendor of the Renaissance, enchanted relics and mystical marvels, eerie curiosities fit for All Hallows' Eve, whimsical delights, or vibrant works honoring the cherished traditions of Día de los Muertos, we seek artisans whose craft doth awaken stories and stir the hearts of all who behold them.
Come, therefore, and display thy finest wares before nobles, rogues, faeries, knights, witches, spirits, and merry revelers alike. Whether thy vision springeth from the glories of ages past, the enchantments of autumn's eve, the joyful remembrance of beloved ancestors, or the boundless reaches of thine own fancy, we bid thee take thy rightful place in this most extraordinary celebration.
Gather thy wares, raise thy banner, and join us for a festival the likes of which the kingdom hath never before beheld!
Shakespeare LIVE! doth seek skilled artisans, crafty makers, musicians, entertainers, food purveyors, and Renaissance-inspired merchants to help create an unforgettable festival of imagination and delight.
✨ We seek:
🎨 Visual Artists
🛠️ Handmade & Artisan Makers
🏰 Renaissance Faire Vendors
🧝 Costume & Fantasy Creators
💇 Hair Braiders
🌙 Henna Artists
🔮 Tarot & Palm Readers
🎭 Face Painters
🎶 Musicians & Acoustic Performers
🤹 Jugglers, Magicians & Storytellers
🎪 Street & Strolling Performers
🎬 Theatre Artists & Character Actors
🍗 Food Vendors, Concessions & Food Trucks
🏰 FESTIVAL DETAILS
Shakespeare LIVE RenFest
📍 Levitt Pavilion – Downtown Arlington, Texas
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
👥 Expected Attendance: 2,000+
Registration Open: June 15, 2026
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2026
Vendors and Artists Register HERE. Performers Register HERE
💰 Fees
• Artist/Maker Booth (10x10): $125
• Food Vendor Booth (10x10): $250
• Food Truck/Trailer: $350
• Performers: No Jury Fee
"To faire, or not to faire?" The answer is clear! Gather thy wares, sharpen thy talents, and join us as we launch what shall become a beloved North Texas tradition.
Vendors and Artists Register HERE Performers Register HERE
"All the world's a stage..." and this October, thou art invited to take thy place upon it!
