George "King George" Coulam was found dead in his Grimes County home Wednesday morning, police say. He founded the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974.

GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – George Coulam, better known as “King George” of the Texas Renaissance Festival, was found dead on Wednesday morning. Law enforcement has confirmed with FOX 44 ...

George Coulam, cofounder of the Texas Renaissance Festival, who was known as 'King George," was found dead at his Grimes County home on May 21, 2025. He was 87.

It may be just under two months until the Texas Renaissance Festival officially kicks off, but the giving had already begun. The festival’s annual King’s Tour is all about supporting the Galveston ...

Grimes County, TX (FOX 44) – An autopsy ordered for Texas Renaissance Festival George Coulum lists the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head. The autopsy paperwork said the manner of ...

Texas Renaissance Festival’s ‘King’ George Coulam dead at 87 Updated: May 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM PDT ...

This year, the biggest Renaissance Festival in the nation celebrates its 50th anniversary. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp met with the King to find out what is in store for this year’s event.

Audition Location: Texas Renaissance Festival grounds at 21778 FM 1774 Todd Mission, Texas 77363 Audition Times: Two sessions; 8:30 - noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.