The creation of the Masquerade Ball marks the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Texas Renaissance Festival ... Face paint or a mask is required for entrance and costumes or black tie ...

The series of parties will launch Oct. 11, coinciding with the opening weekend of the 40th annual Texas Renaissance Festival. Brock called King Midas' Masquerade Ball ... and a mask - are required ...

It was the Spokane Symphony ‘s first Masquerade Ball and I was there with the rest of the partygoers. It was fun to see the men and women in costume and it was amazing the difference the masks made.