Ren Fest food, it's not just turkey legs

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- There is a feast available for festival visitors this year to enjoy, including a handful of new options making a debut this year at the Texas Renaissance Festival. The annual event begins Sept. 30 and takes place at 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, every weekend through Nov. 26.

New spin on a festival classic

Honey-baked turkey leg: Created by the Imhoff family of Renaissance Catering, the turkey leg will be served throughout the village in shoppes No. 11, 50, 408 and 414.

Bourbon-molasses turkey leg: A new twist on the traditional turkey leg, this delicacy is created by Sherwood Forest Foods owner Matt Basse. The turkey leg is served in the Enchanted Forest area in shoppe No. 89.

Returning fan favorites

The following is a list of foods commonly identified as top festival favorites on annual attendee surveys.

Scotch eggs prepared by Queens Pantry

Steak on a Stake prepared by Tudor Kitchen

The Royal Hamburg prepared by Black Forest Inn

Empanadas prepared by La Fiesta Spanish Foods

Baklava prepared by Greek Agora

Pierogis prepared by Polonia Polish Foods

Pizza prepared by Italian Village

Healthy eating

The festival offers health-conscious foods for visitors.

Nutrient-dense options:

Greek salad with chicken offered at Greek Agora

Chef salad with chopped beef or pulled pork offered at Hacienda del Jorge

Fresh fruit salad offered at Don Felipe's and Done Felipe's Casa del Sol

Handmade cabbage rolls offered at Polonia

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