Scarborough Renaissance Festival

The 40^th Annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival^® is interactive fun for everyone, 16^th Century style!  Here you will step back in time for the time of your life as you discover our 35 acre re-creation of an English village celebrating the visit of King Henry VIII and his beloved wife, Catherine of Aragon and their guests to the “Village of Scarborough” with a festival of entertainment, artisans, food, magic and merriment! 
 
Enjoy full combat jousting and birds of prey exhibitions; a Mermaid Lagoon, 25+ stages of non-stop Renaissance style entertainment and our 50+ member performing company. Discover hundreds of shoppes featuring exquisite crafts and authentic artisan demonstrations.  Experience Knighting Ceremonies, combat competitions, a Grande Parade, Renaissance rides, games of skill and so much more.
 
Feast on food fit for a king with our famous giant roasted Turkey Legs and the largest food-on-a-stick selection in Texas plus delectable favorites from the Village Bakery, Pasta Palace, and more! There is also a full-service restaurant and 12 pubs & taverns. For the more discerning palates there are daily wine and beer tasting events as well.
Each weekend also has a different theme and a variety of special events.
 
Come Celebrate our 40^th Anniversary as you Step Back in Time, for the Time of your Life!