Folklore Festival
3rd Anniversary
KARBACH BREWERY - MARCH 1&2, 2025
Our 3rd anniversary Folklore Festival will be March 1st and 2nd of Spring 2025, located at Karbach Brewery. This two day event will consist of a 25+ local business marketplace, live music from irish rock band BLAGGARDS, interactive games and quests, sword fighting demonstrations, tarot and palm reading, Karbach Brewery sponsored drinks & brews, raffle tickets, and so much more! Find out event pages to follow event updates.
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Event Info
Dress up in your favorite renaissance festival or fantasy adventurer inspired outfit, shop at the 25+ small business vendors, and enjoy the many food trucks and Karbach beers and drinks! This will be a huge event so be sure to invite your friends, family, D&D party members, life long frenemies, your weird uncle, and that one guy named George!
We will have lots of shows and things to do, so be sure to check out:
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25+ Ren Fair Vendors
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Karbach Pizzeria & Patio, Local Food Trucks, Coffee Truck
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Karbach Beer & Brews
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VIP D&D and TTRPG Mini Games
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Interactive Quests
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BarHaven Donation Raffle
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LIVE concert for Jukebox Trainwreck (5:00pm Saturday)
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LIVE concert for BLAGGARDS (6pm Saturday)
When:
Saturday, March 1st (1:00pm to 9:00pm)
AND Sunday, March 2nd (11:00am to 5:00pm)
Location: Karbach Brewery - 2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX
*Parking: Surrounding areas, see map of area
*PLEASE CONSIDER RIDESHARE
Cost: FREE attendance! But we will have BarHaven merch & donation station, local vendors, food & drinks, and many other ways to support your nerdy community.
Festival Schedule
The full festival schedule is here! Plan your weekend with live music, thrilling performances, and unique experiences happening all day long. From Celtic rock concerts and aerial performers to interactive D&D games and belly dancing, there’s something for everyone.
Check the schedule to make the most of your time at the festival and don’t miss your favorite acts! Be sure to follow us on social media for updates and tag BarHaven in your festival costumes—we can’t wait to see your amazing looks!
VIP D&D Games
Step into a world of adventure with our VIP, RSVP-only Dungeons & Dragons games, exclusively at Folklore Festival 2025. These curated, story-driven sessions are designed for both new and experienced players, offering a unique and immersive tabletop experience in a festival setting.
Each VIP game features compelling narratives, skilled Dungeon Masters, and engaging roleplay opportunities, with a variety of stories to explore—from monster hunts to political intrigue and high fantasy quests. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or rolling dice for the first time, these games provide a welcoming and exciting challenge.
VIP Perks
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A free pitcher of Karbach’s best beer for the table
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Exclusive BarHaven swag for each player
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A free set of dice to use and keep
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Reserved seating in a dedicated gaming area
Game Details
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Level 3, D&D 5e (Pre-made characters available, or bring your own)
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Character Rules: Official published content only, standard array or point buy stats
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Limited seating – RSVP required
Please consider Rideshare options
Our event is getting larger and larger which Karbach, Barhaven, and all its small businesses are very excited for! But we want to make it safe, easy , and fun for everyone, so please consider using a rideshare option and using out dropoff location:
RG4R+8C Northwest Houston, Houston, TX
Use code "Folklore 25" on ALTO for up to $20 ride credits.
View our map below for more parking options.
2025 Vendors
Full of Intention
Cookie Conjurer
Beyond Visuals
Seriously Spooky Creations
Earth Toned
Tempest Mystic Products
Forgetme Knot Stitchery
The Dragon's Hoard
Cave Gaming
Wolf and Fox Apothecary
Solax 3D
The Elysian Witchery
The Salted Circle
The Cravatorium
Profrose Creations
Moondrop Curiosities
The Magick Cauldron
Seven Points Creations
Tiny Nerdy Things
The Celtic Fox
J. Kathryn Art
The Shy Fox & Etheral Bat
Maiden Ranger Biscuits
Charming Empress
Bake Vending LLC
Nerdy Func Decor
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
THE ONLY CONTACT FOR BARHAVEN IS THE COORDINATOR, JACK N.
View 2024's Event Media
Contact
Want to be involved as a volunteer or food vendor? Email our Coordinator today!
Please note: We are full on vendors, but feel free to email to be added to our vendor email notification list.
817.776.1827