Maryland Renaissance Festival
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Maryland Renaissance Festival is a massive seasonal-themed attraction featuring armored jousting, live performances, and a bustling village of artisan shops. long_description_potoo
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Oct 10
Off the Cuff is an improvised, hip-hop experience fused with the wit and Elizabethan English of the Renaissance! With no two shows being alike, watch this merry party of "heroes" sing, rap, and flyt their way through your suggestions.
Oct 10
The Hunters of the Unruly Dead investigate the science and superstitious on topics Heavenly and Worldly.
Oct 10
Cantankerous, charismatic crowd-favorite Captain Nobeard, of the Pirate Escape show, TreasureQuest, and Famous Death Scenes, brings you an all-new show: Captain Nobeard’s Travelling Menagerie of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures! This show combines humor, magic, and puppetry.
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What to get
Feast on a wide variety of treats from dozens of food and beverage emporiums. The chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick is a standout sweet treat to enjoy while wandering the village.food_potoo
What's the vibe
The 27-acre Revel Grove transforms into a lively, immersive medieval village filled with costumed characters and the sounds of professional performers. The atmosphere is energetic and crowded, centered around a 3,000-seat arena for jousting and multiple stages for entertainment.ambiance_potoo
What people are saying
Visitors highly recommend the chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick and enjoy the friendly atmosphere created by the many vendors and people in costume.reviews_potoo
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Details
1829 Crownsville Rd, Sylmac, MD 21032
Open seasonally
About
The festival brings the era of King Henry VIII to life across nine weekends every autumn. It centers on the 27-acre Village of Revel Grove, where hundreds of performers and artisans gather to recreate a historic-themed community.story_potoo