AUGUST

Begins

August 26

HUZZAH! For nine magical weekends each year, Crownsville is home to the second largest Renaissance Festival in the United States. The whimsical 16th-century English village of Revel Grove beckons the fun at heart to mingle with fairies, pirates, townsfolk, knights, and other curious creatures as they make their way through a 27-acre wooded site, rubbing shoulders with King Henry VIII and members of his royal court.

Explore more than 140 artisan shops and a host of must-try food and libation stops featuring smoked turkey legs and other “on a stick” culinary favorites that pair perfectly with a plethora of beer, wine, and mead options. Merriment abounds as more than 200 performers, including jugglers, jousters, magicians, musicians, comedians, and artists provide continuous entertainment on more than a dozen stages and streets throughout the festival. Insider’s tip–The Maryland Renaissance Festival is only a 20-minute drive from Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament at Arundel Mills.