OPEN CALL: Texas Renaissance Festival Job Faire

43rd annual Texas Renaissance Festival Job Faire to add 500+ jobs to local economy

WHAT:             The Texas Renaissance Festival will hold its annual two-day Job Faire on the festival grounds in Todd Mission, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at 9 a.m. at the Globe Stage. Hundreds of employees will be hired during this two-day event and will add to the magic of the festival, which kicks off September 30 through November 26, 2017.

More than 4,000 jobs make up the Texas Renaissance Festival. This year, organizers are seeking to fill nearly 500 positions in the following areas: hawkers, sales of food and merchandise, food prep, games and rides and more. Applicants should be prepared to work 9 consecutive weekends, dress in costume and learn the King’s English.

WHO:              The Texas Renaissance Festival is the nation’s largest, most acclaimed Renaissance theme park. Last year, over 600,000 guests passed through the Festival’s gates, entering the magical New Market Village, an authentic 16th century village located 50 miles northwest of Houston, Texas.

WHEN:            Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – information session

11:00 a.m. – individual interviews begin 

WHERE:              Texas Renaissance Festival Grounds – Globe Stage

21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, Texas 77363

PARKING:          FREE PARKING– Upon arrival to the festival grounds, follow signs to the designated parking area, and then to the Globe Stage, which is located to the right of the main entrance.

About Texas Renaissance Festival                                                                           

The Texas Renaissance Festival is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance themed event. Established in 1974, the event attracts over half a million visitors each year to its 55-acre New Market Village and Fields of New Market Campgrounds in Todd Mission, Texas. This immersive experience features world-renowned live entertainment, works by master artists and craftspeople, award-winning food and drink, hand-powered rides and games, and over 100 interactive characters during its nine themed weekends from September 30 through November 26, 2017. For more information, please visit www.texrenfest.com.