Waxahachie, Texas -- The 44th Annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival® is interactive fun for everyone, 16th Century style! This North Texas tradition invites you to step back in time for the time of your life to enjoy the jousting (all-new for 2025), birds of prey exhibitions, Mermaid Lagoon, and 20+ stages of non-stop Renaissance entertainment.

Discover treasures in the 200 shoppes of the Artisan’s Marketplace, artisan demonstrations, knighting Ceremonies, Human Chess Matches, the Grande Parade, and so much more. 

Feast on food fit for Royalty with our famous giant smoked Turkey Legs and the largest food-on-a-stick selection in Texas. Plus, delectable fresh from scratch favorites from the Village Bakery, Pasta Palace, and more! There is also a full-service restaurant and (17) pubs & taverns. For the more discerning palates of those 21+, there are daily wine and beer tasting events as well (additional fee required).