Scarborough Renaissance Festival Returns for 40th year

With Texas opening back up after a year-long- pandemic and a winter freeze that put the state on ice, Scarborough Renaissance Festival is poised to fire the cannon and welcome guests within the castle walls for their 40th year of interactive 16th century fun!

Step back in time for the time of your life as you discover the 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 more than 50 performers. 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. Bonus points, if you can win on Jacob’s Ladder.

One of the best features of the festival will still be on full display this year in the multiple food courts available across the festival grounds. Feast on food fit for a king with their famous giant 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. Find out more about what to expect during your visit, check out SRFestival.com Facebook & Twitter (SRFestival) or Instagram (theSRFestival).

TICKETS: 

• $37 Adults / $17 Children (5-12) Children 4 & under are always FREE 

• Discount Offer available at T-Mobile stores and Discount Tickets available at Tom Thumb & Albertsons starting April 3, while supplies last

• Military Discount offered all season long - $4 off at the gate for active military members • Senior Discount offered all season long - $2 off at the gate for persons 65+ 

• Group discounts and Consignment Programs are also available 

2021 Themed Weekends & Special Events 

April 10 & 11 Opening Weekend / Travel Back in Time Weekend 

Kids Free (up to 3 kids, ages 12 & under free with each paid adult)
Senior Half Price Discount Day
(All New) Mask Contest 

April 17 & 18: Artisan’s Showcase Weekend 

On-Line Best in Show contest, Shop & Win promotion 

April 24 & 25: Royal Ale Festival 

(All New) Royal Ale Tasting Tour — Taste your way around Scarborough and experience exciting new beer offerings throughout the weekends.
Separate ticketed event is $10 per person. Must be 21 or older to participate.
Stein Holding Competition 

May 1 & 2: Live the Fantasy / Spring Celebration Weekend 

Fantasy enthusiasts, Cosplay Fans, and techies – this weekend is just for you! Come live the Fantasy!
Adult’s & Children’s Costume Contests, Children’s Fairy Initiation
Spring Celebration 

May 8 & 9: Celebrating Chivalry Weekend 

Vow Renewal Ceremony
Chivalry Lessons with the Scarborough Knights 

May 15 & 16: Celtic Weekend 

Unleash your inner Celt this Weekend while enjoying special Celtic performances and testing your fortitude in a number of themed competitions.
Deaf Awareness Day, Saturday May 15th

May 22 & 23: Legends of the Seas Weekend 

Adult’s & Children’s Costume Contests
(All New) Naval Enlistment Ceremony 

May 29, 30 & 31: The Last Huzzah_ 

2021’s Historical Tour (All New), Memorial Day Veterans Parade and Fallen Heroes Tribute 

Wine Tasting Events (must be 21 to attend) 

1:00 pm and 3:00 pm every day at the Cat & Fiddle Vinery. Hosted by Scarborough’s certified Sommelier, you’ll taste your way through the making, history & art of wine. Learn how to taste wine, pair wine & food and laugh your way through the most fun you’ve had while learning! Each weekend also has a different selection & theme. The one hour tasting events include a specially paired fruit and cheese plate and souvenir wine glass. $30 per person. 

Beer Tasting Events (must be 21 to attend) 

12 noon and 3:00 pm every day at the Village Green. If beer is your thing, join Scarborough’s certified Cicerone as he guides you through how to taste beer, it’s making, pairing it with food, and fun historical facts about this most popular libation. The one hour tasting events include a specially paired fruit & cheese plate and souvenir glass. $30 per person. Plus, each weekend has a different selection and theme. 

Grande Parade 

1:00 pm each day. Villagers, artisans, nobles, and knights join together for an extravagant march through the Village of Scarborough. See banners held high and even catch a glimpse of Their Majesties – King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine! 

Children’s Knighting Ceremonies 

Each Day Children of all ages are invited to be presented to Their Majesties to be recognized for acts of courage and deeds of meritorious service at 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm (one on each side of the Festival). Each participant receives a seal that names them a protector of the Realm. Included with general admission.