Explore these events happening in and around Waxahachie
September 18-24, 2026.
Updated every Wednesday. Find locations, event times, and ticket links below.
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Main Event
Texas Mead and Music Festival
📍 Scarborough Renaissance Festival
2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167 Map
⏰ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💵 Admission: starts at $39
The Texas Mead & Music Festival brings together meaderies from across the state for a one-of-a-kind fall experience at Scarborough Village, home of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival & Scarborough’s Hollow.Guests can enjoy craft mead tastings, live Texas music, artisan vendors, seasonal food and drink all while getting a special preview of Scarborough’s Hollow, the fall fantasy festival that transforms the grounds with themed attractions, specialty entertainment, and interactive experiences.Sip, explore, and stock your cellar with some of Texas’ finest craft meads in an atmosphere filled with music, discovery, and fall magic—all while supporting the Texas Mead Association. A portion of proceeds benefits the organization’s mission to grow and promote mead making across Texas.
Live Music
Avery Flores
651 Highlander, Midlothian, TX 76065 Map
⏰ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 Admission: free
Avery Flores is a North Texas Country singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals, storytelling grit, and relatable song craft.
2 AM Revival
100 N College St B101, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💵 Admission: free
2 AM Revival’s musical influences range from one end of the spectrum to the other with Rock, Pop, and Folk from the ’60s to mid 2000s. With their own original catalog, they offer a unique experience for their listeners.
Platina Torres
500 W Madison St Ste A1, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 6:00 PM
💵 Admission: free
Platina Torres performs Pop, Oldies, and ’90s and 2000s hits.
Byron Haynie
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Byron Haynie’s tunes are all Americana.
D.J. Mike Boogie
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154 | Map
⏰ 7:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
If you’re not coming to party, then why are you knocking on D.J. Boogie’s door while he spins everything from Top 40, Pop, Hip-Hop and Rap and R&B to Soul, Rock, EDM, Country, Dancehall, Latin, Afrobeats, Afro-Fusion, Jazz and Blues?
Christian Brooks Band
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Christian Brooks will play during Railport’s Blues Night.
K. Cooks Trio
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154 | Map
⏰ 7:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
K. Cooks’ style is multi-genre and features Pop, R&B, and Jazz sounds.
Preston Scott / Coyote Stylite
651 Highlander, Midlothian, TX 76065 Map
⏰ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 Admission: $14
The Coyote Stylite is a Texas Southern Rock band with a touch of soul.
JRHB
5790 FM813, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 8:00 PM
💵 Admission: call for tickets/cover charge information: 972-617-8634
The J. R. Herrera Band is a Country music band known for energetic live shows and rootsy storytelling.
Midnight Sun
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Midnight Sun plays all the hits that cover seven decades including Classic Rock, ’80s Rock, Country and just enough Pop to put you in the mood.
Ken Ridings and the Riding Wild Band
5728 Lakeview Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065 | Map
⏰ 8:30 PM
💵 Admission: $15 Cash Only
Dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. Table reservations suggested: 903-603-0556 B.Y.O.B.
Carly Tate
📍 Ashleigh’s Downtown Kitchen and Bar
119 S Dallas St, Ennis, TX 75119 | Map
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💵 Admission: expect a cover charge of $5 or more
Get ready for a night of soulful vocals, easygoing charm, and the kind of feel‑good energy only Carly Tate can bring. Her sound fills the room with rich melodies, heartfelt lyrics and a Texas warmth as you succumb to the vibe — from laid‑back acoustic favorites to songs that make you stop mid‑conversation just to listen.
Steve Ray Ladson
200 S Rogers St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 7:00 PM
💵 Admission: $25
Steve Ray Ladson, a multi-talented musician and songwriter from Hopkins, South Carolina, has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in Country music. Rising to national prominence following his standout performance on America’s Got Talent in July 2025, Ladson captivated audiences and judges alike with his original composition “Back of My Truck,” earning unanimous approval from all four judges and advancing to the next round.
Tracy Byrd
112 W 6th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110 | Map
⏰ 7:30 PM
💵 Admission: From $57
Tracy Byrd became a household name on the Country Music Scene in 1993
when his third single, called “Holdin’ Heaven,” off of his MCA Records, self-titled debut
album, hit #1 on the Billboard Country Charts. The Album also included the remake hit
of Johnny Paycheck’s “Someone to Give my Love to” cementing Byrd as a Traditional
Country Troubadour.
The Debut Album went on to be certified Gold, a reward
signifying sales in excess of 500,000 copies.
Byrd’s second project, “No Ordinary Man,” kept building on the momentum the
first album created, the first radio single from it called “Lifestyle’s of the Not so Rich
and Famous” reached #4, followed by another top five hit, “The First Step”, then with
the release of the smash, chart topping hit “Watermelon Crawl” the second album
crossed the half million sales mark and certified Gold. The release of the 4th and last
single on this project moved Byrd to the top of both the Billboard Album and Singles
charts. The song was called “The Keeper of the Stars” and it shot to #1 on the singles
charts and pushed the album to Double Platinum Status, which certifies sales of over
2 Million Copies. “The Keeper of the Stars” won Academy of Country Music’s “Song of
the Year” award in 1995.
Josh Jaccard
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Josh Jaccard will bring Rod Stewart or Bob Seger to mind as you hear him play Soft Rock from the ’70s and the ’80s.
On Stage
Trey Mack, G-Rated Comedian
5790 FM813, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 8:00 PM
💵 Admission: call for tickets: 972-617-8634
Trey is a stand-up comedian from Birmingham, AL. Since his start in 2012, he has recorded his own comedy special that is on Amazon Prime entitled “Have Fun”, and starred on Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City” on Comedy Central. With his Christian flair, relatable observations and musical anecdotes, crowds are guranteed to be taken on a journey throughout a Trey Mack performance.
Fitness
Workout in the Park
455 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
💵 Admission: free
Get in shape with free fitness events each Saturday at Railyard Park. High intensity workouts start at 8:00 AM, and lo intensity workouts at 9:00 AM. This event is coming to a close as summer ends, so enjoy it while you can.
Animal Matters
Ask a Vet
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 6:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
You’ve got medical questions about your furry family members, and now’s your chance to get answers from a vet during a fundraiser and free microchipping event hosted by the Pet Coalition of Ellis County. Note: this is not a clinic; no medical examinations or treatment will be conducted.
Workshops
Black Cat Painting
406 W Franklin St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💵 Admission: $30
A Black Cat Painting session just in time for autumn, when black cats are especially benevolent in bringing good luck to anyone who crosses their path.
Crystal Bracelet Workshop
209 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💵 Admission: $40
Includes materials to create one custom crystal bracelet and a crystal reference guide. Additional bracelets may be created during the workshop, as time and materials allow, for $20 each.
Jeweled Art Demo
406 W Franklin St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
💵 Admission: free
Attend a jeweled art demonstration.
Hand Crocheted Pumpkin Class
406 W Franklin St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💵 Admission: $25
Learn how to hand crochet a pumpkin, just in time for pumpkin season.
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