There’s still time to go to the Scarborough Faire in
Waxahachie, TX. Themed weekends began on
April 4 and will continue through May 25. I went during the “Celtic weekend,” where
I encountered several fair goers dressed in kilts.
Plenty of other themed
weekends, e.g., “Flights of Fantasy” and “Legends of the High Seas,” are
available.
At the Scarborough Faire, there’s something for everyone--jousting,
live performances, crafting, and tarot reading. Fairgoers can rent costumes,
have their faces painted, or have their hair braided.
The tagline on the Scarborough website says, “Step Back in
Time,” but it’s really an immersion in a cosplaying fantasy world. I saw
someone dressed as the Goblin in Labyrinth. He had his hair styled like David
Bowie in the film and wore leather pants.
Someone
called out, “You’re not taking my baby brother.” He smiled and played along. “We’ll
see about that,” he said.
Everyone had their own vibe. Some came in suits of armor, Renaissance
gowns, and other typical costumes, but still others dressed however they wanted.