Maryland Renaissance Festival
About this event
The Maryland Renaissance Festival is a cultural festival in Crownsville, Maryland. The 2026 event takes place Aug 29 – Oct 25, 2026. One of the largest Renaissance festivals in the United States, celebrating its 50th season in the 27-acre Village of Revel Grove near Crownsville. Armored jousting, themed weekends, artisan shops, feast halls, and more than 200 costumed performers on ten stages draw roughly 300,000 visitors across nine fall weekends.
Annual, Saturdays and Sundays August 29 through October 25, plus Labor Day Monday
Location & directions
1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Frequently asked questions
When is Maryland Renaissance Festival 2026?
Maryland Renaissance Festival takes place Aug 29 – Oct 25, 2026 in Crownsville, Maryland. Annual, Saturdays and Sundays August 29 through October 25, plus Labor Day Monday
Where is Maryland Renaissance Festival held?
Maryland Renaissance Festival is held in Crownsville, Maryland, at 1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401.
What is Maryland Renaissance Festival?
One of the largest Renaissance festivals in the United States, celebrating its 50th season in the 27-acre Village of Revel Grove near Crownsville.
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