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The Scarborough Renaissance Festival has been one of the most popular spring festivals in Dallas, Texas for over 25 years and is a fun, exciting and unique festival that takes you back to historical medieval times. The Scarborough Renaissance Festival transforms itself into a magical village of 16th Century kings, queens and villagers and offers goers numerous rides, games, attractions, special events, performances, food and drink.

The main attractions of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival are the outstanding performances and special events that are performed throughout the day. Some of the favorite special events are the “Renaissance Romance”, “Long John Silver’s Pirate Invasion” and the “Final Knight”. The performance stage will be hosting the well-known “Joust” which is the most popular among festival attendees, “Don Juan and Miguel” a sword fighting and comedy event, and “The Rougues” a bag pipes drums and highland spirit performance. The stage acts are also entertaining and fun to watch and this year some of the most popular include, the “London Broil Show” a comedy and juggling act and the “Queen Anne’s Lace” a cappella harmony group.

The Scarborough Renaissance Festival is especially famous for its food and the over 200 shoppes of homemade one of a kind whimsical art, jewelry, clothing and other valuable treasures. The festival food includes the famous, giant roasted turkey legs, spicy scotch eggs, sizzling fajitas, and fried fish and shrimp.

The Scarborough Renaissance Festival is located south of Dallas in Waxahachie, Texas with free parking and plenty to see and do. So if you are looking for a little bit of historical culture with a whole lot of fun, visit the Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

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The cozy city of Addison is hot this spring for Spring Festivals and you do not want to miss this one. For all you art lovers, ArtFest sponsored by 500 inc., kicks off this years theme “Art for Everyone”.

“ArtFest” is a visual art festival that features talented local artist works, fun activities for kids, food and live music. In addition to the beautifully display artwork, works are available for purchase as well. The Artfest’s “Art for Everyone” will feature fine, modern, performance and kids art along with interactive activities that will please every artistic taste.

The “ArtFest” will be held at the Addison Circle Park and will highlight artist works on a special Friday “Wine Stroll Preview Party”. The party will give the art lover the chance to get a sneak peek before the festivities began as well as get a chance to taste some of the area restaurant’s finest wine. “Artfest” begins May 26th thru May 28th. Visit the ArtFest 500 website for details.

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For all you wild children out there, Dallas has a festival just for you. The “Wildflower Festival” located in far north Dallas in Richardson is a fantastic three-day event of arts, music, strolling performers, acrobats, a petting zoo and food court. Talk about so much to do in so little time.

The “Wildflower Festival” is located off of US 75 and Galatyn Parkway. This is a newly designed urban center that is located right in between the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and the Renaissance Richardson Hotel. This is a very beautiful area along with wildflowers, trees and an interactive water fountain.

The festival will include two outdoor performance stages featuring artists, Eddie Money, Fastball, Grand Funk Railroad and Le Freak among other talented artists. There will also be a “Nortel Kidz Korner” that the whole family will love, which will include entertainers, interactive displays, petting zoo and exhibits just for the kiddies.

The “Wildflower Festival” will have plenty to see and do so be prepared for a fun-filled and action packed day. The festival begins May 18th thru May 20th. Visit the Wildflower Festival website for details and ticket information.

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“Taste Addison” has always been one of my favorite Spring Festivals because of the areas finest restaurants, talented art vendors and great music. “Taste Addison” is located in far north Dallas right off of the North Dallas Tollway.

This spring, “Taste Addison” is going to be huge. This is when area restaurants gear up to put together delicious dishes for sampling and tasting. The concert headliners include Los Lonely Boys, Blues Traveler, Lifehouse, East Village Opera Company and former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry. Participating restaurants include, Blue Goose Cantina, Amado’s Mexican Restaurant, Pei Wei, Mr. Sushi and Sambuca Restaurant among other top restaurants and let us not forget the brilliant art vendors who will have their finest works on display.

“Taste Addison” will be held at the Addison Circle Park and starts May 11th thru May 13th. Visit Addisontexas.net for details.

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Spring in Dallas is in full bloom and the Dallas Arboretum is just the place to enjoy and take in the most beautiful gardens in north Texas. For the month of May, the Dallas Arboretum features “Spring Tea” in the freshly renovated DeGolyer Tea Room.

The DeGolyer Tea Room serves “Spring Tea” daily along with a delicious menu of tea sandwiches, delectable desserts and an assortment of tea selections. After you are finished with indulging yourself with this delightful light lunch, feel free to take a leisurely walk around the 66 acres of the Dallas Arboretum’s stunning gardens.

The “Spring Tea” at the Dallas Arboretum highlights “May is for Mothers”: thru May 31st. and the “Mother’s Day Tea: May 13th. Reservations are required with various seating options available and pricing is $32.95 per person.

If you are looking for something special in order to treat that special lady in your life or just want to get the girlfriends together, the “Spring Tea” would be a nice change of pace. Visit the Dallas Arboretum website for details.

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