Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival opens Saturday
The time has arrived! The ALL-NEW Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival opens for its inaugural season this Saturday, October 11, 2025! The producers of Scarborough Renaissance Festival® invite you to enter the enchanting world of Scarborough’s Hollow filled with magic, mischief and Autumn wonder. Visitors will enjoy live entertainment, an artisan village, seasonal attractions, interactive activities for all ages, and a touch of spooky delight!
Scarborough’s Hollow will take place in the Crown Meadow area of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival® site in Waxahachie, TX, Saturdays October 11 – November 15, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm as well as on Halloween Night, October 31, 2025 5pm – Midnight.
ENTERTAINMENT: On October 11th the five stages and the lanes of Scarborough's Hollow showcase Brandi Paige, Cirque du Sewer, The Duelist, Josh the Ventriloquist, Queen Annes’ Lace, The Singing Serpents, Smee the Singing Executioner, Thunder Thorsson, the Village cast from the Scarborough Academy of Performing Arts (SAPA), and the three magical fairy sisters of Scarborough’s Hollow.
ATTRACTIONS & FAMILY FUN: Scarborough’s Hollow offers interactive fun for all ages including the Fairy Sisters’ Meet & Greet, Daily Character Parade, Hollow Pumpkin Patch, and The Tricksters Trail of Leaping Lights (synchronized light tunnel).
Kids’ Activities include games for all, The Coloring Wall, Harvest Blessings, Hollow’s Hideaway Maze, the Kids’ Coloring Corner, and Pumpkin Painting (pumpkin painting requires an additional fee).
ADD-ON ATTRACTIONS: The Hollows Hayride, The Masquerade of Mischief Fun House, and Morwyn’s Manor Haunted House. Discount tickets for the Add-On Attractions can be purchased at www.SRFestival.com/hollow. Note that some add-on attractions are sold out on certain days. Check the Hollow’s ticketing page for more details.
Plus, there are Tarot card readings, games of skill, face painting, the Little Lantern Petting Zoo, and the S’Mores Station to enjoy. Visitors are also invited to immerse themselves into the fantasy of Scarborough’s Hollow by donning their favorite Fall, fantasy, or period costumes. Family friendly costumes welcome (but not required). Please no gory or frightening costumes.
CONTESTS & COMPETITIONS: Join in the fun by participating in a variety of contests & competitions each week at Scarborough’s Hollow. The October 11th contest is The Decorated Beard Contest presented by Rugged History Beard Co. Visitors are invited to decorate their beard with the theme of the season and show off their glorious whiskers in this lively competition at 5:00 PM in the Harvest Garden for the chance to win great prizes from the Rugged History Beard Co.
Upcoming contests & competitions include the Apple Relay Race on October 18th and the Wonderous Witch Hat Contest on October 25th . There will special Halloween & Dia de los Muertos Celebrations as well. Get all of the contest, competition, and special event details at www.SRFestival.com/hollow.
ARTISAN VILLAGE: Explore more than 35 shoppes in the Artisan Village filled with handmade treasures and whimsical wares. Discover crocheted creatures & apparel, hand-forged metal works and figurines, period & fantasy costuming, custom hats, dream catchers, Fall & Halloween themed products, gourmet chocolates & hot sauces, fairy portals, jewelry, pottery, fiber art, and other extraordinary crafts. The full list of shoppes can be found at www.SRFestival.com/hollow
FOOD & DRINK: Foods and tempting seasonal treats abound! Visitors can take a break to savor delicious food throughout Scarborough’s Hollow such as giant roasted Turkey Legs, BBQ Mac & Cheese, Gourmet Grilled Cheese sandwiches, King’s Bacon, Shepherd’s Pie, Toasted Ravioli, Street Tacos, Chicken-on-a-Stick, Sausage-on-a-Stick, Mac n’ Cheese, Brisket Baked Potatoes, and so much more!
Don’t miss the interactive favorite – S’mores Station where you can roast your own S’mores creation! Other tasty treats include Apple Pie Nachos, Pecan Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, S’mores Funnel Cake, Lemon Chill, and Dip n’ Dots. The 13th Hour Bakery offers sweet & savory treats and weekly specials. Assorted Dr Pepper products, apple cider, seasonal coffees and hot cocoa will quench your thirst!
PUBS & BEER TASTING EVENTS: Visitors 21+ can partake in adult beverages at one of the 7 pubs offering a great selection of craft beers, wine, Breaking Brew Mead, Nidhogger Mead, weekly specials, themed cocktails, and seasonal favorites. The Rose & Crown Inn also offers a full bar.
If beer is your Autumn indulgence, join Scarborough’s own Certified Cicerone® for one of the twice daily Brews of the Hollow Beer Tasting events taking you through an educational journey of tasting Fall beers with a complementary beer glass to keep as your souvenir. The cost is $35 per person in advance or $40 at the event. Seating is limited so book your tasting event today, before they sell out!
EVENT DETAILS & TICKETS: Admission tickets at the gate are $30 for Adults and $18 for Kids 5-12. Kids 4 & under are always free. Masquerade of Mischief Fun House & Morwyn’s Manor Haunted House tickets are $15 each on-site and the Hollow’s Hayride is $8. Parking is $12 per car.
Date specific discount admission tickets are available at www.SRFestival.com/hollow along with discount tickets to the Add-On Attractions: Hollows Hayride, Masquerade of Mischief Fun House & Morwyn’s Manor Haunted House. Discounted pre-paid parking can also be purchased at www.SRFestival.com/Hollow. Any day discount admission tickets can be purchased at North Texas Albertsons & Tom Thumb stores.
Scarborough’s Hollow is located at the Scarborough Faire® site in Waxahachie, just 30 minutes south of Downtown Dallas off I-35E and is sponsored by Dr Pepper, Albertsons & Tom Thumb, Rugged History Beard Co., Chicken Fried Toys, and Pendragon Costumes. The event runs Saturdays, October 11 – November 15, 2025, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Plus, Halloween Night, Friday October 31, 2025, 5:00 pm - Midnight.
Grab your friends, round up the kids, and get ready for an interactive adventure at Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival starting this Saturday!
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