Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (August 18, 2025): A brand-new fall tradition is coming to North Texas. Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival will debut on October 11, 2025, created by the producers of Scarborough Renaissance Festival®.
This immersive festival will transform the Crown Meadow area of the Scarborough Renaissance site into a world of magic, mischief, and autumn wonder. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, artisan shoppes, interactive activities for all ages, seasonal attractions, and a touch of spooky delight every Saturday from October 11 – November 15 (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm), plus a special Halloween Night celebration on October 31 (5:00 pm – Midnight).
ENTERTAINMENT: Five stages and the lanes of Scarborough’s Hollow will be filled with live entertainment including some familiar Scarborough acts such as Cirque du Sewer and the Village cast from the Scarborough Academy of Performing Arts (SAPA). Visitors will also be thrilled by some great new performers that are sure to become favorites: local musicians, sword fighting comedy, an interactive D&D style show, a Ventriloquist, and more.
ATTRACTIONS & FAMILY FUN: There will be a bit of seasonal magic to experience with the Trickster’s Trail of Leaping Lights, Masquerade of Mischief Fun House, the Hollow’s Hayride, and Morwyn’s Manor Haunted House!
Don’t miss the kids’ activity area, Pumpkin Patch, The Royal Menagerie Petting Zoo, face painting, games of skill, daily contests and themed events too. Some activities and attractions will require an additional fee.
Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves into the fantasy of Scarborough’s Hollow by donning their favorite (family-friendly) Fall, fantasy, or period costumes and joining in the fun.
ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: The artisan marketplace will showcase 30+ shoppes filled with handmade treasures and whimsical wares. Discover crocheted creatures & apparel, hand-forged metal works and figurines, period & fantasy costuming, custom hats, Fall & Halloween themed products, gourmet chocolates, fairy portals, jewelry, pottery, fiber art, and other extraordinary crafts.
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, street tacos, chicken-on-a-stick, sausage-on-a-stick, mac n’ cheese, and brisket baked potatoes. Tasty treats will include cobbler, Lemon Chill, and Dip n’ Dots, along with sweet & savory treats from the 13th Hour bakery. And they don’t want to miss the interactive favorite – S’mores Station! Assorted Dr Pepper products, apple cider, seasonal coffees and hot cocoa will quench your thirst!
For visitors 21 and over, there will be 7 pubs offering a great selection of craft beers, wine, Breaking Brew Mead, Nidhogger Mead, weekly specials, and seasonal favorites. The Rose & Crown Inn offers a full bar.
If beer is your Autumn indulgence, join Scarborough’s own Certified Cicerone® for one of the twice daily 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: Early Bird deep discount tickets are available now at www.SRFestival.com/Hollow along with tickets to the haunted house, hayride, and fun house. All online tickets are date specific for the 2025 season. Early Bird Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Kids 5-12. Kids 4 & under are always free. Masquerade of Mischief Fun House & Morwyn’s Manor Haunted House tickets are $10 each on-line and the Hollow’s Hayride is $5. Pre-paid parking can also be purchased at www.SRFestival.com/Hollow for $8 per car.
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 and Albertsons & Tom Thumb. The event will run Saturdays, October 11 – November 15, 2025, 2:00pm – 10:00pm. Plus, Halloween Night, Friday October 31, 2025, 5:00pm - Midnight.
Grab your friends, round up the kids, and get ready to dress for the season — Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival is drawing near!