Step Back in Time: The Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Each spring, Waxahachie transforms into a bustling 16th-century English village as the Scarborough Renaissance Festival™ returns for its annual run. Since opening its gates in 1981, this North Texas tradition has welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors each season to experience jousting, artisan craft demonstrations, live theatre and a feast of food and drink—all set on a sprawling 165-acre fairground just 30 minutes south of Dallas (Wikipedia).
Festival Dates & Location When: Saturdays & Sundays, early April through Memorial Day Monday (in 2025: April 5 – May 25) Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM Where: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167Tickets range from $18 to $38, with discounts for groups, military and children. Advance purchase online is recommended to secure your preferred date and save on gate price (Dallas News). Live Entertainment & Jousting SpectaclesAt the heart of Scarbor…