Hear ye, hear ye. The Waxahachie, Texas’ signature Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns this April for its 45th anniversary. For eight weekends starting April 4, the festival will feature a full-scale immersive English village filled with performances, rides, a bustling market of food, drinks, and artisans as well as era-appropriate entertainment.
When is the Scarborough Renaissance Festival 2026?
The 2026 Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from April 4 through May 24. A festival will close out its 2026 run with a special celebration on Memorial Day, May 25.
Throughout the event, the festival will feature the following themed weekends:
- Opening weekend and Easter celebration: April 4 – 5
- Artisan’s Showcase Weekend: April 11 – 12
- Barbarian Weekend: April 18 – 19
- Celtic Weekend & Deaf Awareness Day: April 25 – 26
- Spring Celebration & Chivalry Weekend: May 2 – 3
- Flights of Fantasy Weekend & Mother’s Day: May 9 – 10
- Legends of the Seas Weekend: May 16 – May 17
- The Last Huzzah! Memorial Day Weekend: May 23 – May 25
Where does the Scarborough Renaissance Festival take place?
The annual renaissance festival takes place at 2511 FM 66 in Waxahachie, Texas 75167 just 30 minutes outside downtown Dallas.
What are the signature attractions at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival?
Beyond its stages, Scarborough Renaissance Festival offers immersive, hands-on adventures. Guests can interact with “living” legends at the Mermaid Lagoon, explore the curated curiosities of the Mythical Monster Museum, or visit the Royal Menagerie and Unicorn Experience for close-up animal encounters.
For those seeking action, the grounds are packed with games of skill like archery, axe throwing, and mazes. You can also hop on human-powered rides—including swings and barrel rides—or enjoy traditional camel and pony treks. It’s a place where you don’t just watch history and folklore; you play along…