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Texas Renaissance Festival Founder George Coulam Passes Away

5/22/2025

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George "King George" Coulam, the visionary behind the Texas Renaissance Festival, has passed away at his home in Todd Mission, Texas, with the cause of death currently under investigation. A beloved mayor for over 40 years, Coulam launched the festival in 1974, transforming it into the largest of its kind in the nation. His legacy is mourned by festival organizers and city officials alike.

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George "King George" Coulam, the visionary behind the Texas Renaissance Festival, has passed away at his home in Todd Mission, Texas, with the cause of death currently under investigation. A beloved mayor for over 40 years, Coulam launched the festival in 1974, transforming it into the largest of its kind in the nation. His legacy is mourned by festival organizers and city officials alike.