ARLINGTON (KDAF) — Shakespeare LIVE will host its inaugural Shakespeare LIVE RenFest on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at the Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington, Texas. The free event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The festival will feature live entertainment, artisans, food trucks, theatrical performances and Renaissance-inspired festivities designed for audiences of all ages. Following the main event, Shakespeare LIVE will present a free performance of “Macbeth” at 7:00 p.m., intended for mature audiences.
The event will take place at 100 W Abram St in downtown Arlington. Organizers encourage attendees to wear costumes to the festivities.
Participating artisans will sell handmade items including jewelry, pottery, leather goods, chain mail and weaponry. Featured craftsmen include Gerard’s Wood Weapons, Milo Strawn – Leathersmith, Cici’s House of Clay & Pottery, Bug & Bloom, Cumi’s Gems, Patian Pottery, Until Darkness Creations, Dwarfmade Creations, Goblin Head Pottery, Rugged History Beard Co, Terra Haven Studio, Rae The Fae’s Creations, Razorblade Art and Maltese Sultery and Trading.
Food and beverage options will be provided by vendors including Big Tyme BBQ & Turkey Legs, Fox & Raven Meade, Los Concho Tacos, Little Dragon Boba, The Social Frozen Drinks, Cowboys Lemonaide and Mister Softee DFW.
Sponsors for the inaugural festival include the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, Arlington Cultural Tourism Council, TotalEnergies, The Candelight Inn and Bonnie and Alan Petsche.
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