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Save the Date:
June 6th & 7th, 2026
Waxahachie, TX
Welcome to
The Gingerbread City
For more than 55 years, the Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes has invited visitors to step inside some of Waxahachie’s most treasured historic properties. What began as a community tradition has become one of Ellis County’s most beloved annual summer events.
On June 6 & 7th 2026, see inside six historic homes along with iconic landmarks throughout downtown Waxahachie. Each doorway opens into stories of craftsmanship, preservation, and generations who have shaped our community. Looking to elevate your tour? Experience the Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes with a VIP ticket, giving you early access to the homes an hour before the tour opens to the general public, exclusive "Skip the Line" perks (allowing you to bypass the lines at every stop, both days during general admission hours), and exclusive access to the Gingerbread Trail Soiree Saturday evening at Railport Brewing Company! Children and student tickets also available.
The Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes is more than beautiful architecture. It's nostalgia. It's storytelling. This is history brought to life.
2026 Event Schedule
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Saturday, June 6th
VIP Hour
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Open Tour Hours
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
After-Party Celebration
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 7th
VIP Hour
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Open Tour Hours
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ticket Options
VIP Ticket
$100
Enjoy the full Gingerbread Trail of Homes General Admission experience PLUS:
• Exclusive first-hour access
• Mimosas during VIP Hour
• Skip-the-line entry
• Access to the Saturday evening After-Party
General Admission
$40
Access to all featured homes and tour locations during standard tour hours.
Students & Kids
$10
Current students and all children age 12 and under enjoy the tour for $10.
All children 5 and under enjoy FREE tickets.
add-on's
Echoes of The Past Ghost Tour, Saturday June 6th, 6-8pm AND 9-11 pm – Explore & investigate all three stories of the Ellis County Museum after dark using ghost hunting equipment.
We will uncover haunted history, review real paranormal evidence, and guide you through a full haunted tour of this historic former Masonic Lodge landmark.
What to Expect
Step inside some of Waxahachie’s most beautiful historic homes, several dating back to the late 1800s, and experience the charm that makes our city so special. The tour also highlights iconic local landmarks, invites you to explore downtown shopping and dining, and brings the community together in celebration. With a few new surprises planned for 2026, this year’s event promises to be one you won’t want to miss.
2026 Event Highlights
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Six Historic Homes
900 Bryson St. — Built in 1885
512 N. College St. — Built in 1922
515 N. College St. — Built in 1905
502 W. Marvin Ave. — Built in 1924
911 E. Marvin Ave. — Circa 1905
2026 Historic Homes
To Be Announced
239 Patrick Street
905 W Marvin Avenue
108 Farley Street
1109 W Main Street
115 Virginia Avenue
1109 E Marvin Avenue
Historic Landmarks
• The Ellis County Courthouse: completed in 1897 and recognized as one of the finest architectural achievements in Texas
• Ellis County Museum: housed in the historic 1889 Masonic Lodge building & the oldest building in historic downtown Waxahachie
Additional Tours
• The Ellis County Master Gardener Butterfly Garden: a living classroom established in 2009
• Ellis County Women's Building: Celebrating 100 Years in 2026!
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Benefiting the Ellis County Museum
Every ticket purchased supports the preservation of local history through the Ellis County Museum. Your attendance helps protect historic structures, expand educational programming, and ensure Waxahachie’s stories continue for generations.
Experience history. Preserve history.