Inaugural Shakespeare LIVE RenFest - October 31, 2026 

​🎭📜 HARK! A CALL TO ARTISTS, MAKERS, PERFORMERS & MERCHANTS! 📜🎭

"All the world's a stage..." and this October, thou art invited to take thy place upon it! 

Vendors and Artists APPLY HERE

Performers APPLY HERE

Step into a realm of wonder, creativity, and merriment at the inaugural Shakespeare LIVE RenFest, coming to Downtown Arlington on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from Noon until 6:00 PM.

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.

Please pay the $25 JURY FEE and fill out the APPLICATION FORM to be considered.

✨ 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

Whether thou dost forge fine wares, weave enchanting tales, perform songs of old, create fantastical art, or serve feasts fit for a king, we welcome thee to join this grand celebration!

🏰 FESTIVAL DETAILS

Shakespeare LIVE RenFest
📍 Levitt Pavilion – Downtown Arlington, Texas
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
👥 Expected Attendance: 2,000+

✨ Festival Features:
• Artist & Maker Booths
• Renaissance Merchants
• Live Music & Theatre
• Interactive Entertainment
• Food Trucks & Specialty Vendors
• Family Activities
• Immersive Renaissance Experiences

📜 APPLICATION

Applications Open: June 15, 2026
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

Acceptance Notifications: By August 10, 2026

APPLY HERE

💰 Fees
• Jury Fee: $25 (Applied toward booth fee if accepted)
• Artist/Maker Booth (10x10): $125
• Food Vendor Booth (10x10): $250
• Food Truck/Trailer: $350
• Performers: No Jury Fee

Applications shall be judged upon:
✨ Artistic Excellence
✨ Craftsmanship
✨ Renaissance, Fantasy & Theatrical Relevance
✨ Audience Engagement
✨ Variety & Festival Experience

"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 APPLY HERE

PerformersAPPLY HERE

APPLICATIONS OPEN June 5, 2026.

Become part of the Inaugural Shakespeare LIVE RenFest!