Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns for its 45th season
Key Questions
When does the Scarborough Renaissance Festival open for its 45th season?
The festival opens Easter weekend from April 4 to May 25, with an additional day on Memorial Day. It runs at the Waxahachie site with daily parades, jousts, and music.
What are the ticket prices for kids at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival?
Kids under 5 are free, while kids aged 5 and up are $15. Look for family promotions and ticket deals as the season kicks off.
What family-friendly activities can we expect at the festival?
Enjoy the Egg Stroll, knighting ceremonies, mermaids, daily parades, jousts, and music. New attractions include a joust arena and King's Dungeon.
What are some themed weekends at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival?
Themed weekends include Artisans on April 11, Barbarian, and Celtic weekends. These offer specialized festivities alongside regular programming.
What is the weather forecast for the opening weekend?
Recent forecasts note rain and storms from Friday into Easter Sunday, clearing afterward. Local Easter sunrise services add to the holiday atmosphere.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival opens 45th season Easter weekend (Apr 4–May 25 plus Memorial Day) with family festivities: Egg Stroll, Kids Free/$15 (u5 free), knighting ceremonies, mermaids, new joust arena & King's Dungeon, themed weekends (Apr 11 Artisans, Barbarian, Celtic), daily parades/jousts/music at Waxahachie site. Recent weather forecasts note rain/storms Fri into Easter Sun (clearing after), with local Easter sunrise services tying into holiday buzz; track ticket deals, kids/family promotions, costume/photo ops, downtown transit/vendor partnerships as season kicks off.