Record-Breaking Attendance at the 38th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival

TODD MISSION, Texas - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation's largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind, has wrapped up the final weekend of its 38th annual season with many highlights, including record-breaking attendance for both the Festival and 8th Annual School Days. The final attendance count of 606,694 was up 24% from 2011 attendance, which welcomed over 490,000 patrons.

The Texas Renaissance Festival broke three weekend attendance records including All Hallows Eve, Barbarian Invasion and Highland Fling, as well as attendance records for the 8th Annual School Days, presented by the CW39. With more than 40,000 students and educators from all over, attendance increased from 2011 by 19%.

"Last year's record-breaking attendance was a great milestone that set a precedent for years to come. I am thrilled to say that we not only met this year's goals, but surpassed them by setting new attendance records," said Terre Albert, general manager.