Huzzah! Scarborough Renaissance Festival Kicks Off this Saturday, April 8th
The North Texas tradition returns! Scarborough Renaissance Festival (Scarborough Faire) kicks off its 42nd season this Saturday, April 8, 2023, by offering Kids Free, a Senior Discount, and Easter Festivities.
Up to 3 Kids 12 & Under Free get in free with each paid adult (kids 4 & under are always free) and Seniors (65+) get a $10 Discount when they purchase their tickets at the gate. Easter festivities will include the all-new Children’s Easter Egg Roll at 1:30 pm each day at the Royal Pavilion and Children’s Easter Scavenger Hunt through the Festival site each day. Scavenger Hunt maps can be picked up at the exit gate. There will also be a Renaissance Easter service on Sunday, April 9th at 12:00 noon.
The Festival runs Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day Monday, April 8 through May 29, 2023. Visitors will enjoy full combat armored jousting, Birds of Prey exhibitions, the Mermaid Lagoon, Knighting ceremonies, a 90+ member performing company, and 20+ stages of extraordinary interactive entertainment. You can discover exquisite one-of-a-kind treasures in the Artisan Marketplace’s 200+ shoppes and be amazed by authentic artisan demonstrations. There are also Renaissance rides, games of skill, and so much more. Costumes designed for a family friendly environment are welcome at Scarborough but are not required.
“We are very proud to have been recently voted as the #1 Favorite Renaissance Festival in the Country in the 18th annual Renaissance Festival awards! It is a tremendous honor and we feel that it is a testament to the hundreds of performers, artisans, participants, vendors, and employees that have made Scarborough such an amazing place. We hope that everyone will join us for our 2023 season. Come see what you’ve been missing!” – Helaine Thompson, Director of Marketing and Communications
The 2023 season is ushering in a new monarchy at the Festival: King Henry VIII and his new bride (and wife number 6 for those who are counting), Queen Katherine Parr, as portrayed by members of the Scarborough Academy of Performing Arts – the Festival’s performing company. Visitors are invited to join the fun and frivolity as their “wedding” is celebrated at 1:30 pm each day on April 15th & 16th at the “It’s A Royal Wedding” special event.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival (Scarborough Faire) also welcomes back Festival favorites such as The Fire Whip Show, Cirque du Sewer, Celtic Legacy, The Don Juan & Miguel Show, The Harmless Danger Juggling Show, Zilch the Tory Steller, and many others. The Ironhill Vagabonds will be making a special guest appearance April 8th through April 30th.
Exciting new shows for 2023:
- Burbage & the Bard – PG 16 (4/8-4/30)
- Cari’s Creatures (4/8-4/30)
- Ermagerd the Bard (4/15-15 & 5/20-29)
- Langer’s Ball (4/8-4/30)
- Midwife Crisis – PG 16 (5/6-5/29)
- Good Morrow, Scarborough!
- Whose Jest Be It?
- Terra Prongwort
The majority of Scarborough Renaissance Festival’s entertainment is rated PG and is acceptable for any age. However, there are some shows that are geared more toward children and others that are more appropriate for a mature audience and are rated PG-16 (not suitable for young children). The PG-16 shows are primarily located in our pub areas and are clearly indicated in the souvenir program, on the website, and on the stage signage. However, Scarborough has much to offer young kids too! Children’s Knighting Ceremonies, The Mermaid Lagoon, a petting zoo, The Unicorn Experience, face painting, costumes, fairies, Renaissance rides, and games of skill, just to name a few.
As always, Scarborough Renaissance Festival will be held in Waxahachie. Single day tickets for the 2023 season are $37 at the gate for Adults (13+) and $17 for Kids (5-12) and Kids 4 & under are always Free. Advance discount tickets are available at www.SRFestival.com and single day discount tickets are also available at North Texas Tom Thumb & Albertsons stores.
