
Just a few weeks to go until the gates to Scarborough’s Hollow open for the fall season! The home of Scarborough Renaissance Festival transforms into a world of fantasy, folklore and magic for five jam packed weekends. Bring the whole family for a fun scare and entertainment!
Scarborough’s Hollow’s second year brings a much larger and more immersive experience, including live entertainment, artisan shopping, seasonal food and beverages, themed environments, interactive experiences and new adventures throughout the village.

Highlights of experiences include:
- Blackthorn Haunted Castle
- Trickster’s 3D Fun House
- Secrets of Rottingwood Cemetery
- Mythical Monster Museum
- Pumpkin Garden
- Plus photo ops, skill games, live entertainment, artisan vendors, food, drinks, and more.
Tickets and more information can be found here. Use code FOODNERD for $5 off adult tickets (expires 11/1/26)!
Another new bonus to this year’s lineup is the Texas Mead & Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19. Doors open at 1pm for guests and at noon for VIP ticket holders. (Use code FOODNERD for $5 off adult tickets, expires 9/19!)

This one-day event features 13 Texas meaderies and tastings, five stages of live music, artisan shopping, mead education and several immersive attractions. Get a sneak peek at Scarborough’s Hollow while you’re there! A portion of proceeds benefit the Texas Mead Association, an organization whose mission is to grow and promote mead making across Texas. Check out the event page for real-time updates.
The fair grounds are located 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX.
Dallas Food Nerd is an influencer partner for this year’s events.
