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- Outdoor Winter Fantasy Fair in Palestine, TX
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About Faire of Champions
Welcome to Faire of Champions (FoC), an immersive outdoor winter fantasy fair held on private festival grounds at Woodcock Woodlands, just outside Palestine, Texas. Set across five weekends in January 2026, FoC blends themed experiences with on-site camping, artisan markets, live demonstrations, and after-hours gatherings at venues like Hall of Thanes. This page covers how to plan your visit, from parking and transportation to camping options and nearby hotels and dining. Whether you’re arriving with a battalion of friends or exploring solo, we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss guidance to secure your tickets and enjoy the event.
Venue details, accessibility, and local amenities help you get the most from your FoC experience. Woodcock Woodlands offers general and guild camping as part of the festival, with on-site provisions designed for families, cosplayers, and fantasy enthusiasts. Transit options include GoBus GoNOW in a 10-square-mile area and seasonal routes linking to hotels and downtown Palestine. Greyhound and other connections are accessible in Palestine for longer journeys. Nearby hotels in the Palestine area range from standard choices to boutique stays, with affiliate partner recommendations to simplify planning. For the full experience, arrive prepared, secure your seats or camping passes early, and enjoy the imaginative world of Faire of Champions in a welcoming, straightforward way.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: about 4033 Broyles Chapel Rd / 4033 AN County Rd 2212, Palestine, TX 75803 (location consistently listed by FoC and tourism pages).
- Venue type: outdoor winter fantasy fair on private festival grounds (Woodcock Woodlands) with on-site camping.
- Festival dates/hours: five weekends starting January 3, 2026; Saturdays 10am–6pm and Sundays 10am–5pm.
- Themed weekends: Fantasy & Folklore, Winter Wasteland, Anime Otaku Takeover, Viking Invasion, High Seas Adventure (plus past/adjacent themes like Interstellar Dimensions, Highland Games, Steampunk).
- Camping: general and guild camping options are available on-site as part of the FoC experience.
- Nearby hotels: multiple Palestine-area hotels listed (e.g., Best Western, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn & Suites, Comfort Suites, Premier Inn, Express Inn, Rodeway Inn, The Redlands Hotel, etc.).
- Transit: GoBus offers on-demand GoNOW service in a 10-square-mile area; seasonal transit service rotates stops near hotels and downtown; Greyhound/bus connections also accessible in Palestine.
- Capacity/attendance: not officially published; a 2024 third-party listing cites attendance around 1,000.
- Notable events hosted: prior FoC galleries host 'Forging Foundations 2023' and 'Groundbreaking 2022'; the festival features recurring weekends and after-hours gatherings at on-site venues like Hall of Thanes.
- Renamed/demolished: no public evidence of demolition or renaming; FoC appears to be ongoing and active in 2025–2026.