Texas Woman's University (TWU) and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas launched a strategic partnership that creates expanded admissions, scholarship and college readiness opportunities for Gold Award Girl Scouts.

TWU and Girl Scouts leaders celebrated the partnership during Thursday’s signing ceremony at Texas Woman's University's Brackenridge Hall Auditorium. The agreement establishes a framework for ongoing collaboration between the two organizations while strengthening the pipeline of future women leaders through education, leadership and service.

"As Texas Woman's University celebrates its 125th anniversary, this partnership reflects our longstanding commitment to recognizing leadership and expanding educational opportunity for women," said Dr. Carine Feyten, chancellor and president of Texas Woman's University. "Gold Award Girl Scouts have already demonstrated the perseverance, initiative and service that define exceptional leaders. We are proud to recognize those accomplishments and help these young women continue their leadership journey at Texas Woman's."

Through the partnership, eligible Gold Award Girl Scouts will receive admission consideration after completing their junior year of high school, subject to university admission requirements. Additional benefits include merit scholarship opportunities for qualifying students, admission application fee waivers, dedicated admissions counseling, financial aid guidance and college readiness programming. Eligible students also may qualify for TWU's Zero Tuition Guarantee.

Beyond student benefits, the partnership creates new opportunities for collaborative educational outreach, student engagement and leadership development initiatives while increasing awareness of Texas Woman's University among Girl Scouts throughout Northeast Texas.

"Leadership begins long before a young woman arrives on a college campus," said Jennifer K. Bartkowski, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. "Through Girl Scouts, girls develop the courage, confidence and character to lead, and Texas Woman's University will help them build on that foundation through higher education. Together, we're building the leadership pipeline for Texas."

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting and recognizes girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable projects that create lasting community impact. Under the partnership, Gold Award recipients will have expanded access to admissions support and educational resources designed to help them successfully transition to college.

As Texas Woman's University celebrates its 125th anniversary, the new agreement reflects the university's continued commitment to expanding educational opportunities and preparing future generations of women leaders through education, leadership and service.

ABOUT TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1901, Texas Woman's University is the nation's largest university system focused on women. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, TWU is a Carnegie-classified R2 institution with campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston, offering programs in the liberal arts and sciences, nursing, health sciences, business and education. The university is committed to expanding opportunity through education, innovation and leadership.

ABOUT GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas serves girls and volunteers across 32 counties, helping young people build courage, confidence and character through leadership experiences, STEM education, outdoor adventure and community service. The organization operates the first STEM Center of Excellence in the Girl Scout Movement and recently opened the first two Girl Scout DreamLabs in Texas.

Before beer was brewed and before wine became the drink of kings, there was mead.

Crafted by fermenting honey with water and yeast, mead is considered the world's oldest alcoholic beverage, enjoyed for thousands of years by ancient civilizations, celebrated during medieval feasts and forever linked with Renaissance history and folklore. Today, mead is one of the fastest-growing craft beverage categories, as adventurous drinkers, food lovers and experience seekers rediscover its rich history, remarkable versatility and distinctly modern appeal.

That growing interest comes to North Texas for the first time from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, as the Texas Mead & Music Festival, an event that has become a beloved tradition in Central Texas, makes its North Texas debut at Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie. Tickets are on sale now. A portion of proceeds benefits the Texas Mead Association, supporting education, collaboration and the continued growth of mead making across the state.

Produced by Southwest Festivals, creators of the nationally recognized Scarborough Renaissance Festival and Scarborough's Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival, the one-day celebration invites guests to sip, learn and explore while enjoying award-winning Texas meads, five stages of live music, artisan shopping, educational presentations and several of Scarborough’s Hollow's signature attractions.

"There is no better place to celebrate mead than Scarborough Faire," said Veronica Castelo, general manager of Southwest Festivals. "For decades, guests have associated our Renaissance Festival with mead, history and craftsmanship. The Texas Mead & Music Festival builds on that tradition while introducing visitors to today's incredible Texas mead makers."

A FESTIVAL WORTH THE DRIVE
Located just 30 miles south of Dallas, the Texas Mead & Music Festival is more than a tasting event. This full-day experience features handcrafted meads from 13 award-winning Texas meaderies, live music on five stages, artisan vendors, and opportunities to learn directly from meadmakers and beekeepers.

Festival highlights include:

• Sample handcrafted meads from 13 award-winning Texas meaderies
• Meet the meadmakers behind one of Texas' fastest-growing craft beverage industries
• Enjoy live performances on five stages featuring Texas Country and Red Dirt artists
• Learn directly from experienced meadmakers and beekeepers during educational presentations
• Shop artisan vendors offering handcrafted goods, specialty foods and unique gifts
• Experience several of the upcoming Scarboroughs’ Hollow 's most popular attractions, including the eerie Blackthorn Haunted Castle, the whimsical Trickster's 3D Fun House and the interactive Secrets of Rottingwood Cemetery Scavenger Hunt.

WHAT EXACTLY IS MEAD?
Made by fermenting honey with water and yeast, mead predates both beer and grape wine by thousands of years. While often referred to as "honey wine," it stands in a category all its own. Depending on the honey used and the addition of fruits, herbs, spices or botanicals, meads can range from crisp and dry to rich and sweet, still or sparkling, creating flavor profiles that appeal to wine drinkers, craft beer enthusiasts, bourbon aficionados and adventurous food lovers alike.

Behind every glass is another uniquely Texas story. From Hill Country wildflowers and East Texas forests to mesquite blooms across the plains, locally sourced honey gives Texas meads remarkable diversity and character. Much like grapes influence the flavor of wine, the floral source of honey shapes the aroma and taste of every mead.

MEET THE MAKERS BEHIND TEXAS MEAD
Among the featured meaderies are Dancing Bee Winery, built on nearly a century of Texas beekeeping heritage through Walker Honey Farm; Rohan Meadery at Blissful Folly Farm, Texas' oldest commercial meadery and a pioneer in regenerative agriculture; Breaking Brew Meadery, one of North Texas' first dedicated meaderies and home to award-winning session meads; Fox & Raven Mead, whose literary-inspired creations prove every great mead has a story to tell; and veteran-owned Texas Longhouse Meadery and Valkyrie's Kiss Mead, both recognized for award-winning meads crafted from Texas honey.
Festival guests will also discover the educational mission of Bee Immortal Mead, the creative Texas-inspired flavors of Curmudgeons Mead, the Viking-inspired craftsmanship of Bee & Brew, the collaborative expertise behind RenMead, the Norse traditions celebrated by Vinland Meads and Thorin's Mead, along with emerging producer Lonestar Meadery, each contributing to the remarkable diversity of Texas' growing mead movement.

"People are often surprised by mead," said Carlos Herrera, president of the Texas Mead Association and owner and meadmaker at Texas Longhouse Meadery in Wylie. "It's incredibly diverse, and there's truly something for every palate. The Texas Mead & Music Festival lets people explore meads from across the state, meet the makers and experience firsthand why this ancient beverage is enjoying such a remarkable revival."

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
Festival admission includes Mead Education presentations throughout the day in the Harvest Garden, where experienced meadmakers and beekeepers share the fascinating stories behind every glass.
Guests can discover how honey becomes mead, learn about the important role honey bees play in agriculture, trace mead's journey from ancient civilizations to today's thriving craft mead movement and, for VIP guests, learn the fundamentals of home mead making. These engaging presentations offer rare opportunities to interact directly with the experts shaping Texas' growing mead community.

FIVE STAGES OF TEXAS MUSIC
Great mead deserves a great soundtrack.

Live performances will fill five stages throughout the historic Scarborough Faire grounds, showcasing some of the best talent from the Texas Country and Red Dirt music scenes. The lineup includes fan favorite Kin Faux, acclaimed country artist Don Louis, West Texas Americana powerhouse Ronnie and The Redwoods, rising singer-songwriter Henry Merchant and veteran Texas troubadour Matt Hillyer and many others.

TICKETS
Tickets for the Texas Mead & Music Festival are available at TXMeadFest.com.

Adult General Admission (21+) | $38.50 plus tax includes one-day festival admission, six mead samples, a commemorative tasting cup, general admission parking and access to live music, Mead Education presentations, artisan vendors and festival activities.

General Admission (Ages 5-20) | $11 plus tax includes one-day festival admission. Children ages 4 and younger are admitted free.

Guests looking for an enhanced experience can purchase Adult VIP Admission (21+) | $55 plus tax, which includes one-hour early admission beginning at noon, a dedicated entrance, 12 mead samples, a commemorative tasting cup and access to Blackthorn Haunted Castle, Trickster's 3D Fun House and the Secrets of Rottingwood Cemetery Scavenger Hunt.

VIP Admission (Ages 5-20) | $22 plus tax includes early admission and access to the premium attractions. Children ages 4 and younger are admitted free.

Optional experiences include:

• Blackthorn Haunted Castle | $11 plus tax
• Trickster's 3D Fun House | $11plus tax
• Secrets of Rottingwood Cemetery Scavenger Hunt | $7.70 plus tax
• Reserved Premium Parking | $16.50 plus tax

Complete ticket information, schedules and festival details are available at TXMeadFest.com.

ABOUT THE TEXAS MEAD ASSOCIATION
The Texas Mead Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and advancing the craft mead industry across Texas through education, collaboration and advocacy. Representing commercial meaderies, beekeepers, industry partners and enthusiasts, the association works to increase awareness of mead while encouraging responsible growth of one of the state's fastest-growing craft beverage categories.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST FESTIVALS
Southwest Festivals produces immersive events celebrating history, creativity and community, including the nationally recognized Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Scarborough's Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival and the Texas Mead & Music Festival. Hosted at Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie, Southwest Festivals' events feature live entertainment, artisan marketplaces, interactive experiences, themed attractions, and exceptional food and beverage experiences.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival and Scarborough's Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival were recognized in the 21st Annual Renaissance Festival Awards, earning fan-voted honors as Favorite Renaissance Festival (Southeast) and Favorite Faery/Fantasy Festival, respectively.

In celebration of its 125th anniversary, Texas Woman’s University has selected Portland-based artist Bianca Beck to create a site-specific, permanent outdoor installation marking the university’s 125th anniversary and the culmination of its Dream Big fundraising campaign, which concludes this year and is expected to exceed its $125 million goal. The artwork will be on view from October 24, 2026 on the university’s Denton campus.

The artwork will consist of three large-scale, biomorphic sculptures fabricated in fiberglass with steel armatures, designed to withstand the elements while maintaining a dynamic sense of movement and transformation. Conceived as “body doubles,” these forms evoke the Platonic myth of an original, unified human body, reimagined here as fluid, intertwined figures that shift in appearance as viewers move around them. Beck’s sculptures occupy a space between painting and sculpture, their vividly expressive surfaces responding intuitively to form and environment, and activating the surrounding landscape through color, scale, and gesture.

“These figures are not fixed,” Beck notes. “They are in the act of becoming. They are shaped as much by the viewer’s movement and perception as by their own internal logic. What appears as a solitary stride may, from another vantage point, become an embrace. I’m interested in how we hold multiplicity, and how identity, community, and resilience emerge through connection.”

In recent years, Beck has expanded their practice into increasingly ambitious public and outdoor presentations, with works exhibited at institutions including the Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita, KS; deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA; the Shelburne Museum of Art, Shelburne, VT; and the FLAG Art Foundation, New York, NY. Beck will open a solo exhibition of new large-scale indoor sculptures at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art this May.

Beck’s special presentation has been commissioned to celebrate Texas Woman’s 125^th anniversary and the successful conclusion of Dream Big, the university’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Texas Woman’s is the nation’s first and only woman-focused university system, with campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston. Established by the Texas Legislature in 1901 as a small industrial training college for women, the university has grown into a Carnegie-classified R2 research institution nationally recognized for student experience, social and economic mobility, and academic quality. Recent milestones include the opening of a $107 million Health Sciences Center and the launch of the Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences, a woman-focused aviation program. The university is widely known for its leadership in nursing, education, the health professions, nutrition, the arts and sciences, and business.

A defining element of Beck’s installation is its aesthetic alignment with the three pillars of the Dream Big campaign—Open Doors, Fuel Innovation, and Cultivate Grit—creating a visual expression of movement, transformation, and resilience.

“Beck’s work embodies the spirit of the Dream Big campaign,” said Jaime Porter, TWU’s vice president for university advancement and alumni engagement. “These sculptures speak to growth, creative movement and strength — qualities reflected in our students, alumni and donors.”

The exhibition will be accompanied by student performances and related anniversary programming, inviting students, faculty, and the broader community to engage with the work and its themes. Additional details will be announced later atdreambig.twu.edu

About the Artist

Bianca Beck (b. 1979, Columbus, OH) earned a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA and an MFA from Yale University, New Haven, CT. The artist has participated in exhibitions at the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT; Beeler Gallery at Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH; the Contemporary Art at MECA, Porland, ME; Contemporary Art Matters, Columbus, OH; Opelvillen Rüsselsheim, Rüsselsheim, Germany; V1 Gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark; the FLAG Art Foundation, New York, NY; White Columns, New York, NY; and Cheim & Read, New York, NY; among others. In 2024, Beck had a solo presentation at Matéria, Detroit, MI. Beck currently has work on view at Summit Public Art, Summit, NJ and Art Omi Sculpture Park, Ghent, NY. They are a recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including the Helen Winternitz Award for Excellence in Painting at Yale University, New Haven, CT; The Ox-Bow School of Art Fellowship Program, Saugatuck, MI; and Artist-in-Residence at Complimenta, Ithaca, NY. Beck’s work is in the permanent collection of the Dallas Art Museum, Dallas, TX, and the Rachofsky Collection, Dallas, TX. Beck lives and works in Portland, ME.

About Texas Woman’s University

Founded in 1901, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) is the nation’s largest university system focused on women. For 125 years, TWU has advanced a mission of expanding opportunity through education, innovation, and leadership. Today, TWU is a Carnegie-classified R2 institution with campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston, offering programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nursing, health sciences, business, and education.

Committed to access, affordability, and student success, TWU continues to prepare students for impact in a global society while driving research that addresses critical issues in health, education, and community wellbeing.

On Saturday, May 16, Dallas’ signature architecture-themed race celebrated another milestone year as the Form Follows Fitness 5K, presented by Blackson Brick, gathered more than 60 runners, walkers, architects, designers, civic leaders and community supporters at Community Beer Company for a ceremonial check presentation benefiting The Architecture and Design Foundation. The brewery hosted four social runs leading up to the 2026 race and will host monthly runs on the third Saturday of each month through January 2027.

The 2026 race season generated $221,358.07, the third-highest fundraising total in event history, helping bring the race’s lifetime charitable impact to more than $2 million raised. The event also celebrated its 15th anniversary year, setting records with 3,973 registrations, $308,000 in sponsorship revenue and 184 industry teams participating. Throughout its 15-year history, 44,588 participants have taken part in the 5K.

The ceremonial presentation recognized the impact of a community event that has evolved far beyond a race. Form Follows Fitness has united the architecture, engineering, construction, planning and fitness communities to raise funds that create opportunities for students, support research, expand public education and connect residents to the beauty and importance of the built environment.

The morning also spotlighted the future of architecture, design and civic innovation. Following the presentation, an air horn sounded as runners and walkers began the first official monthly social run leading into the 2027 race season.

“The AD EX Form Follows Fitness 5K really began from a simple moment of inspiration during a Saturday morning AD EX Arts District Walking Tour in 2010,” said Patrick Glenn, AIA, LEED AP, ALEP, LE Fellow, Form Follows Fitness 5K founder. “As Briar Glenn and I were experiencing the energy of the Dallas Arts District, we started talking about how incredible it would be to create an event that connected health, community and architecture in a more visible and engaging way. What started as a meaningful idea has grown into a Dallas tradition that celebrates architecture, promotes public engagement and supports educational programs and scholarships for future generations of designers and architects.”

Glenn said one of the event’s greatest achievements has been strengthening the connection between the public and the architecture and design community while supporting educational initiatives and scholarships.

“Seeing the lasting impact this event has had on both our profession and the broader Dallas community is something I am incredibly proud of,” Glenn said. “I am excited to see how we can continue to grow that message and impact for the next 15 years.”

For Briar Glenn, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Form Follows Fitness 5K co-founder, the race’s continued growth reflects the power of community collaboration.

“Celebrating the Form Follows Fitness 5K’s 15th anniversary is a tremendous milestone,” Glenn said. “What began as an idea to bring our industry colleagues, partners and the community together around a shared commitment to wellness and the celebration of Dallas’ iconic architecture has grown into something far greater than Patrick and I ever imagined.”

She said the race has become the Foundation’s largest single fundraising effort while helping expand programs such as Build Your City!, the Exhibition Series, Architecture and Design Exchange programming and Designing My Future Camps.

“Beyond race day, the 5K has become a catalyst for deeper community engagement, meaningful industry partnerships and new opportunities to inspire the next generation through the power of architecture and design,” Glenn said.

Norman Alston, FAIA, president-elect of The Architecture and Design Foundation, believes the race perfectly reflects Dallas’ architectural spirit.

“I love that the Form Follows Fitness 5K was born out of walking through our city and looking at the architecture,” Alston said. “It’s testimony to the quality of Dallas architecture that, besides being beautiful, it can inspire people in other important aspects of their lives.”

The race’s unique atmosphere and citywide appeal continue to resonate with participants and organizers alike, according to Eric Lindberg, race director for the Form Follows Fitness 5K.

“Every year, the commitment and support from the architecture industry for the race blows me away,” Lindberg said. “It’s the largest industry gathering in North Texas and I pause when I call it a race because it’s truly an event for all, including architecture, the running and walking community, families, friends and coworkers.”

Lindberg added that the course remains one of the event’s signature experiences as participants travel through the West End, Downtown, the Arts District and Uptown before finishing at Klyde Warren Park.

Marc Blackson, president of Blackson Brick, said supporting the event aligns naturally with the company’s mission and values.

“Supporting Form Follows Fitness is not only a commitment to giving back, it’s a strategic alignment of business objectives with meaningful impact, strengthening both the Foundation and the architecture community it serves,” Blackson said.

About The Architecture and Design Foundation

The Architecture and Design Foundation is North Texas’ public gateway to architecture, design and the built environment. Through education, public programming and community access, the Foundation helps residents better understand how thoughtful design shapes where people live, work, learn and gather.

A cornerstone of its mission is Designing My Future, an expanding camp series for students ages 6 through 18 that introduces architecture, engineering and construction through hands-on learning led by architects, designers and educators. Students gain exposure to STEM learning, creative problem solving and career pathways while building confidence and leadership skills.

The Foundation also offers family-friendly programming such as Build Your City!, LEGO build days, workshops, guided architecture tours, gallery exhibitions and public discussions exploring sustainability, preservation, urban planning and the future of cities.

Each year, the organization awards between $40,000 and $60,000 in scholarships, fellowships and research grants to high school students, university students and emerging professionals. Funds raised through Form Follows Fitness help keep public programs accessible, support underserved youth and first-generation college students, preserve Dallas’ architectural legacy and cultivate the next generation of designers, planners and civic leaders.

Sponsors

Master Builder Sponsor

• Blackson Brick

Tradesman Level Sponsors

• C1S Group
• Corgan
• Curtainwall Design & Consulting
• Glenn Partners
• LA Fuess Structural Engineers
• Merriman MAA
• Stantec
• Whiting-Turner

ABOUT FORM FOLLOWS FITNESS 5K

The Form Follows Fitness 5K, presented by Blackson Brick and benefiting The Architecture and Design Foundation, celebrates Dallas architecture through a scenic race experience showcasing the city’s skyline and iconic urban design. Participants travel through the West End, Downtown, the Arts District and Uptown while supporting education, public engagement and community programming connected to the built environment.

Registration is now open for the 2027 Form Follows Fitness 5K, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027, at Klyde Warren Park. More information, including details on upcoming social runs, is available at formfollowsfitness.com.

ABOUT THE BENEFICIARY

The Architecture and Design Foundation is North Texas’ public gateway to architecture, design and the built environment. The organization exists to help residents understand how thoughtful design influences where we live, work, learn and gather, and why great cities do not happen by accident.

Through education, access and public programming, the Foundation helps transform architecture from something people simply look at into something they actively experience and appreciate.

A cornerstone of its mission is Designing My Future, an expanding camp series for students ages 6 through 18 that introduces architecture, engineering and construction through hands-on learning led by architects, designers and educators. Students gain exposure to career pathways, STEM learning, creative problem solving and confidence-building experiences.

The Foundation also offers family-friendly programs such as Build Your City!, LEGO build days, workshops and community events that make architecture approachable for children and adults alike. Many are free or low-cost so families across income levels can participate.

Each year, thousands of residents and visitors engage through guided architecture walking tours and tram tours that showcase Dallas neighborhoods, landmarks and the stories behind them. These experiences build civic pride while increasing appreciation for preservation and smart urban growth.

Its gallery exhibitions and public dialogues explore innovation, sustainability, historic preservation, planning and the future of cities. The Foundation regularly partners with schools, universities, nonprofits and professional organizations to ensure design voices are part of broader civic conversations.

The organization also awards $40,000 to $60,000 annually in scholarships, fellowships and research grants for high school students, university students and emerging professionals. These opportunities help young talent study, travel, research and bring new ideas back to Dallas.

Funds raised through Form Follows Fitness also helps keep public programs accessible, reach underserved youth and first-generation college students, preserve Dallas’ architectural legacy and cultivate the next generation of designers, planners and civic leaders.

This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, skip the expected and give Mom an experience she will never forget at Scarborough Renaissance Festival, where Mom reigns supreme for the day.

Set in a 16th-century English village just south of Dallas in Waxahachie, Scarborough Renaissance Festival turns Mother’s Day into a full-day escape filled with live entertainment, artisan shopping and indulgent fare. In this storybook setting, Mom can enjoy a little royal treatment while the kids take on their roles as loyal subjects and Dad steps in as the knight in shining armor, making the day feel both magical and easy to plan.

To make the day even more memorable, the Festival is hosting a “Royal Treatment for Mom” contest. Families can nominate their favorite mom for a chance to win a prize package that includes four tickets, drinks, a food voucher and a special gift from the artisan marketplace. Entries are open now at https://www.srfestival.com/rtw-mom/ and close at 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2026.

Also on Mother’s Day, children 12 and under are admitted free with each paid adult admission, giving families another reason to spend the day together.

Beyond the festivities, Scarborough’s renowned artisan marketplace offers the perfect opportunity to let Mom choose a gift as unique as she is. With more than 200 shoppes throughout the village, guests can discover handcrafted treasures ranging from elegant glassblown art and hand-thrown pottery to Renaissance-inspired crowns, tiaras and circlets fit for a queen. Delicate floral garlands, bespoke jewelry crafted from sterling silver and gemstones and finely made accessories including parasols, fans and ornate hairpieces offer thoughtful ways to commemorate the day.

Throughout the village, artisans bring their craft to life with live demonstrations, from glass sculpting and silversmithing to candle carving, calligraphy and pottery, creating an immersive and interactive shopping experience. Families can also capture the moment with a professional photo in period costume, giving Mom a timeless keepsake from her day in the kingdom.

Moms can also enjoy a touch of indulgence throughout the day with on-site experiences for purchase including relaxing massages, whimsical hair braiding, henna body art and fresh floral offerings, adding to the feeling of being pampered like royalty.

Special Mother’s Day activities include a mead tasting experience at the Castle Pavilion from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where the first 100 moms will receive two complimentary mead samples and enjoy exclusive offers. Families can also take part in a children’s craft station where little ones create heartfelt cards and letters for Mom, adding a personal and memorable touch to the day.

When it comes to dining, Scarborough offers a feast worthy of a queen. Whether Mom prefers a leisurely, sit-down meal or grazing her way through the village, there is something to suit every royal taste. Guests can relax inside the Rose & Crown Inn and enjoy classic European fare such as shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash and savory meat pies, or wander the lanes enjoying festival favorites from dozens of kitchens. From Scotch eggs and artisan breads to pastries, charcuterie-style bites and globally inspired dishes, the options are as varied as they are indulgent. Sweet finishes like fresh-baked pastries, fruit-forward desserts and warm cobblers add the perfect touch to a day dedicated to celebrating her.

As part of Flights of Fantasy Weekend, guests will encounter whimsical entertainment and interactive moments throughout the village, including a fantasy costume contest, a Fairy Initiation Ceremony for children and playful, immersive experiences around every corner.

From start to finish, Scarborough Renaissance Festival offers a Mother’s Day celebration that blends romance, family fun and unforgettable moments. It is more than a gift. It is a full day dedicated to making Mom feel like the queen she truly is.

Festival Overview

Scarborough Renaissance Festival runs Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday now through May 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, and is open rain or shine. The 25-acre village recreates an English town celebrating the 1545 visit of King Henry VIII and Queen Katheryn Parr.

Guests can experience:

• New Joust Arena showcasing thrilling armored combat on horseback
• The King’s Dungeon, a new immersive walk-through attraction exploring Renaissance-era justice
• Scarborough Castle: Hauntings of Yore, a newly reopened self-guided attraction
• Special engagement by viral performer Jacques Ze Whipper (TikTok: @jacqueszewhipper)
• More than 200 artisan shoppes featuring handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, pottery, fine art, clothing and unique Renaissance treasures
• Dozens of live performances daily featuring music, comedy, swordplay and acrobatics across multiple stages
• Strolling performers and beloved characters bringing the Village streets to life

Tickets are available at SRFestival.com.  General admission is $34 for adults (ages 13+) and $15 for children (ages 5–12), plus taxes and fees. Children 4 and under are always admitted free.

(On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 only, children 12 and under are admitted free with each paid adult admission.)

Some activities, games and rides require an additional fee. Parking is free. Advance discounts are available at North Texas Tom Thumb and Albertsons. Military and senior discounts are available at the gate with valid ID.