The Maryland Renaissance Festival Is One Of America's Best

When you want to escape the everyday into a world of fantasy, head to this spectacular fantasy faire in Maryland. The Maryland Renaissance Festival is a yearly gathering of performers, craftspeople, and whimsical people of all kinds who love to bring storybook tales of the past to life.

Step back in time with a visit to the world-renowned Maryland Renaissance Festival.

Each year, the forest village of Revel Grove comes to life with the historical and fantastical festival celebrations.

Attendees are encouraged to visit in costume and really immerse themselves in the experience.

To help, the festival offers a huge array of performances and musical acts. Everything from Gaelic traditional folk groups to kid-friendly magic shows are on the program.

Archery demonstrations will wow you, and you can even try your hand at shooting down faux foes.

There's plenty of historical grub to be had. Feast on legs of mutton, mulled cider and wine, and delicious funnel cakes.

Knights from around the country battle for honor at the festival’s jousting competition. There are jousting demonstrations each day of the event.

Death-defying aerial artists twirl and spin amongst the trees. It pays to look up!

During your stay at the festival, you'll meet everyone from woodland fairies to real blacksmiths and animal handlers. You might even spot the king and queen!

This year's festival runs from August 25 until October 21, 2018. Don't miss it!

You can find the Maryland Renaissance Festival at 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401. The festival is open on weekends. Click here to check out the event’s website and learn more about visiting.

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There's No Other Renaissance Festival In The World Quite Like This One Out East

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