Whispering Grove Faire 2026

Whispering Grove Faire returns to Kountze, Texas, on weekends from October 24 through November 15, 2026. Set among wooded paths at 2785 FM 770, the faire brings together pirates, Vikings, fantasy characters, artisan shopping, live music, and stage entertainment.

The faire held its first season in fall 2024. Blaggards performed during that opening season and later supported its development through a fundraising concert with Beaumont’s Logon Cafe in 2025. The event now has a permanent home, with shops and stages arranged among the trees.

📅 Opening Dates and Hours

The fall season covers four weekends, with no regular weekday opening:

• October 24–25, 2026
• October 31–November 1, 2026
• November 7–8, 2026
• November 14–15, 2026

• Saturdays: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Sundays: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.

There are no designated theme weekends. Visitors can choose their preferred costumes throughout the season.

⚔️ Entertainment and Special Appearances

The fall lineup includes Circus Dracul, combining comedy, juggling, magic, and knife throwing; History of Fire, featuring Abby on Fire and Charlie Spins; and roaming music from The Wandering Bard.

• October 24–25: Andrew McKee and armored combat with the Haughton Hussars.
• October 31–November 1: Andrew McKee and demonstrations by SCA: Bordermarch.
• November 7–8: Pair of Pirates and the Haughton Hussars.
• November 14–15: Pair of Pirates and SCA: Bordermarch.

Blaggards After-Hours Concert

Blaggards perform on Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 PM. A faire day ticket includes the concert at no additional charge, including for visitors attending only the evening show. Re-entry is permitted.

🎟 Tickets

• Adult day pass, ages 16 and older: $12.
• Child day pass, ages 6–15: $6.
• Adult season pass: $75.
• Child season pass: $35.
• Children ages 5 and younger: free.

Season admission covers all eight faire days. Tickets are available online and at the gate. The event operates rain or shine; all sales are final.

Purchase faire and camping tickets.

Camping

• Weekend camping: $10 per adult; $5 per child ages 6–15.
• Season camping: $30 per adult; $15 per child ages 6–15.
• Children ages 5 and younger: camp free.
• RV space: $20 per weekend or $80 for all four weekends.

Camping requires the corresponding day or season admission. RV occupants also need camping passes. RV reservations are weekend-specific; leaving an RV onsite throughout the season requires all four reservations and at least one occupant with a season camping pass.

The campground opens Friday at 1:00 PM and closes Monday at noon on operating weekends. RV camping has no hookups. Campers must bring their own water and arrange any electricity they need.

Shopping, Food, and Visitor Facilities

Artisan booths offer handmade goods and other wares along the wooded paths. Food vendors and bars provide refreshments, with options including burgers, quesadillas, mead, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks.

There are no ATMs onsite, and cell reception can be unreliable. Bringing cash is advisable. Portable toilets, including accessible units, and handwashing stations are provided. Paths may have exposed roots or become muddy, which can affect wheelchair access.

The event is part of the seasonal selection of Renaissance and medieval festivals in Texas. Additional dates appear in the calendars for October 2026 and November 2026.

📍 Location and Approximate Road Distances

Faire address: 2785 FM 770, Kountze, TX 77625.

The following approximate road distances use Kountze as the reference point. Mileage to the faire entrance varies by route:

• Beaumont, Texas: 25 mi.
• Orange, Texas: 50 mi.
• Port Arthur, Texas: 50 mi.
• Lufkin, Texas: 80 mi.
• Lake Charles, Louisiana: 85 mi.
• Houston, Texas: 95 mi.