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!
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Enjoy over 200 performers, including full amour combat jousting!
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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.
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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.
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There are over 120 artisans and craftspeople—view their wares and take something home.
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Try the festival’s legendary food, like smoked turkey legs, steak on a stake, and much more!
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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
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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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