Folklore Festival
4th Anniversary
KARBACH BREWERY - Feb 28 & Mar 1, 2026
Our 4th anniversary Folklore Festival will be February 28th and March 1st in Spring 2026, located at Karbach Brewery! This two day event will consist of a 25+ local business marketplace, live music from local musicians, 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 30+ 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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30+ 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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BarHaven Donation Raffle
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LIVE music from Bayou City Groove (Sat & Sun)
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LIVE stunt show from Cirque La Vie (Sat)
When:
Saturday, February 28th (1:00pm to 9:00pm)
AND Sunday, March 1st (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 TBD
The full festival schedule is here! Plan your weekend with live music, thrilling performances, and unique experiences happening all day long. From folk punk concerts and aerial performers to interactive D&D games and belly dancing, there’s something for everyone.
SAT 1:00pm - Market/Event Start
SAT 1:30pm - Bayou City Groove
SAT 2:30pm - Cirque La Vie
SAT 3:30pm - Devin Dances
SAT 4:00pm - Houston Sword Sports
SAT 5:00pm - Devin Dances
SAT 5:30pm - Cirque La Vie
SAT 6:30pm - Bayou City Groove
SAT 7:30pm - Tekuache Band
SAT 9:00pm - Market Close
SUN 11:00am - Market/Event Start
SUN 12:00pm - Bayou City Groove
SUN 1:00pm - Shunyata
SUN 2:00pm - Houston Sword Sports
SUN 3:00pm - Shunyata
SUN 5:00pm - Event End
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 - Now Available!
Step into a world of adventure with our VIP, RSVP-only Dungeons & Dragons games, exclusively at Folklore Festival 2026. 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 & a dice mat 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
2026 Vendors
The Salted Circle
Seven Points Creations
The Celtic Fox
This is How I Roll Shop
Cave Gaming
Tiny Nerdy Things
MoonDrop Curiosities
MonikaGhoulia
Susie Star Psychic
The Cravatorium
Magick Cauldron
Professor Rose Creations
Fire & Steam Emporium
Seriously Spooky Creations
Summoning Spell
Volundr Forge
The Dragon's Hoard
Wolf and Fox Apothecary
Enchanted Chapters
Nifty Twig Studio
Dagorath Larping
and many more!
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
THE ONLY CONTACT FOR BARHAVEN IS THE COORDINATOR, JACK N.
barhavenevents@gmail.com
Vendor Applications are closed for 2026.
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Contact
Have a question about our events? Email our Coordinator today! Please note, vendor applications are closed for 2026. The 2027 applications will open in December.
817.776.1827