4 Waxahachie Celebrations You Won't See Anywhere Else

4 Waxahachie Celebrations You Won't See Anywhere Else

Waxahachie's reputation as a city of celebration is no joke. We have festivals and events year round that attract cinephiles, history buffs, interior designers (and Pinterest lovers) and even time travelers with an affection for England in the 16th century. Choose a month on the calendar and you can bet that we have something family friendly and unexpected that we are celebrating.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival, every April through Memorial Day Monday, www.srfestival.com. For those of us who grew up in Waxahachie, Scarborough Renaissance Festival is also synonymous with the end of the school year. One May Monday is student days at Scarborough, and you knew that the day would consist of eating candied almonds, riding the swing rides that are run by the men in period costumes and getting a flower crown from a lady in a corset and bulbous skirt. Music, comedy shows and a space that truly transports you to another time every spring. It's a must-do every year.

Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes, the first weekend in June, www.gingerbreadtrail.net. Another facet to the unexpected charm of Waxahachie is its place in the history of home design. During the cotton boom of the late 1800s, merchants and farmers were building majestic mansions in the late-Gothic "Victorian" style that is the look of the now historic homes that dot the downtown Waxahachie streets. Homeowners cherish the look and authenticity of these properties and let curious design enthusiasts take tours every June during this festival.

Crossroads of Texas Country Festival, every October, www.texascountryfestival.com. The Crossroads of Texas Country Festival is a celebration of all things country from around the country in addition to the best of what Waxahachie has to offer on that day in our historic downtown. Surrounding the courthouse square will be more than 200 booths set-up with artists, craftspeople and the best of festival foods from Texas and beyond. Plus, this bigger than Texas event will feature music on more than 10 stages in restaurants, breweries and wine bars in addition to the main stage with musicians from Texas and the surrounding states, plus the Grown Local stage showcasing local Ellis County talent.

Bethlehem Revisited is a Christmas tradition that takes place the first two weekends of December. Step back in time, over 2000 years ago, and walk the streets of ancient Bethlehem as Mary and Joseph did on the night of Christ's birth. On your journey to the site of the Nativity, you will meet innkeepers, merchants, craftsmen, tradesmen, clergy, and many other citizens as they portray daily life in the City of Bethlehem, complete with sheep, camels, and donkeys. You can also visit Herod's Court and await the nightly parade of the three kings bringing their treasures to Bethlehem's newest citizen.https://www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2024/bethlehem-revisited22