Renaissance faire!

Scarborough Renaissance Festival is interactive fun for the whole family, 16th Century style! Step back in time for the time of your life during the Festival's 42nd season and discover a 35-acre re-creation of an English village celebrating the visit of King Henry VIII and his new bride, Katherine Parr (number 6 for those who are counting), their royal court and guests with a festival of entertainment, artisans, food, magic, and merriment! Come join the fun in the "Village of Scarborough". Enjoy full combat jousting and birds of prey exhibitions; a Mermaid Lagoon, 20+ stages of non-stop Renaissance style entertainment, and the 125+ member performing company. Explore the amazing Artisan's Marketplace with 200+ shoppes of exquisite crafts and incredible artisan demonstrations. Experience Knighting Ceremonies, the Mermaid Lagoon, combat competitions, a Grande Parade, Renaissance rides, games of skill, and so much more. Feast on food fit for a king with our famous giant smoked Turkey Legs and the largest food-on-a-stick selection in Texas; plus, delectable favorites from the Village Bakery, Pasta Palace, and more! Each weekend has a different theme such as Live the Fantasy Weekend, Legends of the Seas, Celtic Weekend, and others! They each include a variety of special events including the all-new Children's Easter Egg Roll, costume contests, fairy initiations, naval enlistment ceremonies, and so much more! Just for families, kids 12 & under are free (up to 3 kids free with each paid adult) on opening weekend April 8 & 9 as well as on Mother's Day, May 14. Scarborough Renaissance Festival runs for 8 consecutive weeks - Saturdays, Sundays, & Memorial Day Monday April 8 - May 29, 2023 and is just 30 minutes south of Downtown Dallas in Waxahachie.