Scarborough Renaissance Festival 45th Season

Start: Saturday, April 4, 2026 10:00AM
End: Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:00PM

Scarborough Renaissance Festival celebrates its 45th season April 4–May 25, 2026, in Waxahachie, Texas (2511 FM 66, approximately 30 minutes south of downtown Dallas). The popular outdoor festival is open Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday from 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Visitors step into a re-created 16th-century English village filled with immersive entertainment for all ages, including full-combat jousting, birds of prey exhibitions, live music and comedy, interactive performances, games of skill and human-powered rides. The event also features one of the nation’s largest outdoor juried artisan marketplaces with more than 200 handcrafted shops.

2026 THEMED WEEKENDS

• April 4–5: Opening Weekend & Easter Celebration — Opening Day pageantry, Easter Egg Stroll for children, and a Renaissance-style Easter service on Sunday. Children 12 and under are admitted free opening weekend; seniors 65+ receive a gate discount.

• April 11–12: Artisan’s Showcase Weekend — A spotlight on Scarborough’s artisan community with live demonstrations and more than 200 handcrafted shoppes.

• April 18–19: Barbarian Weekend — High-energy costuming, themed contests and bold village revelry.

• April 25–26: Celtic Weekend & Deaf Awareness Day — Celtic music and dance throughout the village; Saturday features select ASL-interpreted performances.

• May 2–3: Spring Celebration & Chivalry Weekend — Maypole dancing, floral traditions, chivalry lessons and vow renewals.

• May 9–10: Flights of Fantasy Weekend & Mother’s Day — Fantasy, cosplay and fairy folklore; children 12 and under are admitted free on Mother’s Day Sunday.

• May 16–17: Legends of the Seas Weekend — Pirates, mermaids and nautical-themed adventures.

• May 23–25: The Last Huzzah! Memorial Day Weekend — Season finale featuring music, celebration and a Memorial Day Veterans Parade and Fallen Heroes Tribute on Monday.

General admission is $34 for adults (13+) and $14 for children (5–12); children 4 and under are free. Discount tickets are available at select Tom Thumb and Albertsons locations. Season passes and memberships are also offered. For schedules and tickets, visit www.SRFestival.com.