Visitors can enjoy the thrill of full combat jousts and Birds of Prey exhibitions, laugh and cheer at the non-stop Renaissance entertainment on 21 stages and the hundreds of costumed performers throughout the festival including King Henry VIII. They can discover exquisite crafts in over 200 village shoppes and be amazed by artisans demonstrating the lost arts of glassblowing, candle making, stone carving, metal works and others. There are also many activities just for kids such as the daily Knighting Ceremony, Renaissance Rides, Games of Skill, the Amazing Maze, Petting Zoo and the Grande Parade. Plus, everyone will be enchanted by the Mermaids as they return to the seas in the newly expanded Mermaid Lagoon! “We offer the very best entertainment, shopping and food that you will find anywhere in North Texas”, says Coy Sevier, General Manager. “Plus, the appeal of Scarborough goes far beyond Texas as illustrated by the outstanding 2013 features on the festival by the Travel Channel and CNN.” Visitors can also take a break from the excitement to delight in Food Fit for a King with festival favorites like the giant roasted turkey legs, handmade pastas & crepes, jumbo fajitas, Scottish eggs, fish tacos, salads and delectable pastries or sample the largest selection of FoodOn-A Stick in Texas Scarborough Renaissance Festival® is open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day Monday, April 5 – May 26, 2014, rain or shine, from 10 AM to 7 PM. Located in Waxahachie, Scarborough Renaissance Festival® is just 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on FM 66 off of I-35E at exit 399A. From Austin or Waco, follow I-35E north to Exit 399. Admission is $24 for adults and $10 for children, ages 5-12 . Children age 4 and under are admitted free. Parking is free compliments of Waxahachie Autoplex. Tickets are available on-line and discount tickets can be purchased at Dallas/Fort Worth area Tom Thumb or Austin area Randalls stores. Discount coupons can be found at Long John Silver’s and Waxahachie Autoplex. Sponsored by Dr Pepper. For more information please call 972-938-3247 or visit SRFestival.com. Key Magazine • April 2014 • keydallas.com
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