Photos courtesy of the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

Come visit 16th century England—its knights, street performers, craftspeople and musicians! You can even see a production in the Globe Theater and enjoy period foods like smoked turkey legs, steak on a stake, meat pies, and other legendary festival foods!

Enjoy over 200 performers, including full amour combat jousting!

Lots of entertainment for young and old alike—kid’s will especially enjoy archery, a maze, free pony rides, and talented feats like tight rope walking.

The 32nd annual Maryland Renaissance Festival returns each weekend, from August 23 through October 19th and on Labor Day Monday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Talented performers from across the country continuously entertain on the Festival’s ten stages, while streets and woods are filled with characters to amuse and delight. See a sword swallower, watch authentic jousing in full armor, listen to music, thrill at jugglers, magicians and comely wenches—over 200 performers provide non-stop entertainment.

Exciting for kids of all ages, the Festival offers free pony rides and a free children’s activities area, along with a maze and archery shooting.

There are over 120 artisans and craftspeople—view their wares and take something home.

Try the festival’s legendary food, like smoked turkey legs, steak on a stake, and much more!

Be sure to visit the over 120 craftsman and artisans that feature stained glass, sculpture, original jewelry, pottery, leatherworks, glassblowing, and much more.

Tickets cost $18 for adults, $8 for children ages 7-15, and $15 for seniors ages 62 and above. Tickets are available the day of the show at the Festival entrance, or may be purchased in advance by calling (800) 266-7304, or online at www.rennfest.com .

Details:
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Maryland Renaissance Festival Grounds, Crownsville
Saturdays & Sundays, August 23 - October 19; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
$18, adults; $8, children; $15, seniors

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