Texas Renaissance Festival has a chance to make the fair less gross and creepy.

Coulam, known as “King George” to many longtime festivalgoers, cofounded the festival in 1974 with his late brother David. He led it to become one of the largest and most iconic Renaissance ...

Known affectionately as “King George,” Coulam cofounded the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974 with his brother David. His vision transformed it into one of the largest and most beloved ...

Coulam, also known as King George, established the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974 in Todd Mission. He served as the city's mayor from 1982 up until the May 2025 election, which he lost ...

Coulam, also known as King George, established the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974 in Todd Mission. He served as the city's mayor from 1982 up until the May 2025 election, which he lost ...

The cause of death for Texas Renaissance Festival founder George Coulam has been confirmed as suicide by Grimes County officials. The 87-year-old was found dead in his Todd Mission home on May 21.

George Coulam, better known as 'King George,' founded the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974. He was found dead in his home on May 21 and days later, his cause of death was revealed to be suicide ...

Dig deeper: Coulam is the founder and longtime owner of the Texas Renaissance Festival. He started the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974, and it has grown into the largest of its kind in the United ...