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August 21, 2018 · 10:02 am

Let the Merriment Begin…Ren Fest Returns this Weekend!



In case you weren’t aware (which must mean you’re new to KFDC), the Maryland Renaissance Festival is my very (very, very) favorite annual event in the area. I’ve rambled on about why so many times over the years, I’ll just direct you here, here, here, here, here, here, and here for the gist on why I love it so much.

In this post, you’ll find all the new info you need for this year’s event, plus some pics from last year to give you a glimpse of what to expect get you even more excited to go. Huzzah!

Logistics
The merriment begins this Saturday, August 25, and runs every weekend, rain or shine, through October 21 in the lovely 16th century-style hamlet of Revel Grove in Crownsville, MD. Hours are 10am – 7pm. Admission is $19/adults, $17/seniors, $8/ages 7-15, free for 6 and under through September 9. After that, tickets go up to $26/adults, $22/seniors, $11/ages 7-15, still free for 6 and under. Multi-day passes that offer a discount are also available. Tickets can be reserved in advance online.

Special Days:
* August 25-26: Children’s Weekend – FREE admission for ages 15 and under with adult
* September 3: Senior’s Day – FREE admission for ages 62+
* September 8 & October 7: ASL Interpretation Days
* September 9: Renewal of Vows Ceremony — couples are invited to renew their commitment
* September 15-16: Celtic Celebration
* September 22-23: Special Guests – The Mediaeval Baebes
* September 29-30: Pirate Weekend — dress in your pirate best, aaargh!
* October 6-7: Shakespeare Weekend

KFDC Tips
* Bring a stroller or carrier for little ones, as there’s a lot of walking. I recommend a stroller that navigates over dirt paths easily.
* Get a map and schedule on your way in to help you navigate and plan your day
* If there’s show you really want to see, get to the stage a few minutes ahead of time to get good seats, so the kids have a good view.
* You might encounter less crowds on Sunday, when many folks are watching football
* Plan to spend on extras like food, games, and fun for kids (all reasonably priced, but it can add up)
* Let the kids dress up! Princesses, knights, fairies, pirates will fit right in.

Maryland Renaissance Festival
Where: Revel Grove | Crownsville, MD ( get directions)
When: Weekends August 25 – October 21, 10am – 7pm
Admission: $19-26/adult, $17-22/senior, $8-11/age 7-15, free/6 & under













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August 23, 2017 · 2:44 pm

Ren Fest is the Best — and it Begins this Weekend!

Jousting isn’t just a great Ren Fest activity, it’s also Maryland’s state sport!



Now that the solar eclipse has passed, let’s move on to the next most exciting event of the summer, one that that will even last into fall: Ren Fest! If you’ve been reading KFDC for awhile, then I don’t need to tell you that the Maryland Renaissance Festival is my very, very, very favorite annual event in the area. And if you’re fairly new here, you can read all about why here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. (Oh, yeah, I dig it that much.)

The happening scene at Revel Grove

But to really understand why it’s so fantastic, you really have to go experience it for yourself. Thus, I’ll just get to the details about this year’s faire…

The merriment begins this Saturday, August 26, and runs every weekend through October 22 in the lovely 16th century-style hamlet of Revel Grove in Crownsville, MD. Hours are 10am – 7pm. Admission is $19/adults, $17/seniors, $8/ages 7-15, free for 6 and under through September 10. After that, tickets go up to $25/adults, $21/seniors, $10/ages 7-15, still free for 6 and under. Multi-day passes that offer a discount are also available. Tickets can be reserved in advance online.

Renaissance-style games for all

Some special events to help you plan:
* August 26-27: Children’s Weekend – FREE admission for ages 15 and under with adult
* September 4: Senior’s Day – FREE admission for ages 62+
* September 9: ASL Interpretation Day
* September 16-17: Celtic Celebration
* September 24-25 – Shakespeare Weekend
* September 30 – October 1: Pirate Adventure Weekend
* October 9: ASL Interpretation Day

Unicorn fairies welcome!


More tips to help you plan:
* Bring a stroller or carrier for little ones, as there’s a lot of walking. I recommend a stroller that navigates over dirt paths easily.
* Get a map and schedule on your way in to help you navigate and plan your day
* If there’s show you really want to see, get to the stage a few minutes ahead of time to get good seats so the kids have a good view.
* You might encounter less crowds on Sunday, when many folks are watching football
* Plan to spend on extras like food, games, and fun for kids (all reasonably priced but it can add up)
* Let the kids dress up! Princesses, knights, fairies, pirates will fit right in.

More information is available on the Maryland Renaissance Festival website.

HUZZAH!

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August 23, 2016 · 6:36 pm

Ren Fest is Returning with Merriment for All!

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Ren Fest is the best! I could go on about how the Maryland Renaissance Festival is my very favorite annual event in the area, but I’ve done that so many times before (see here, here, here, here, here, and here) that I’ll save my time for more merriment planning.

renfest15_joust

What you won’t find in past posts, however, are this year’s logistics: The 2016 Maryland Renaissance takes place once again in Crownesville, MD, in the lovely hamlet of Revel Grove on weekends starting this Saturday, August 27, through October 23. Hours are 10am – 7pm. Admission is $19/adults, $16/seniors, $8/ages 7-15, free for 6 and under through September 11. After that, tickets go up to $24/adults, $20/seniors, $10/ages 7-15, still free for 6 and under. Multi-day passes that offer a discount are also available.

renfest15_facepainting

Some special events to be aware of:
* August 27-28: Children’s Weekend – FREE admission for ages 15 and under with accompanying adult
* September 3: Singles Day
* September 4: Vows Renewal Ceremony
* September 5: Seniors Day – free admission for seniors 62+
* September 10-11: Celtic Celebration
* September 17-18: 40th Anniversary Celebration
* September 24-25 – Pirates Weekend
* October 1-2: Shakespeare Celebration
* October 8: Fun for the Whole Family (though, really, this is every day!)
* October 9: American Sign Language Interpretation Day
* October 14: Shopping Extravaganza
* October 15: Gourmet Feasting
* October 22-23: Jousting Competition

And some more scenes from last year to get a glimpse of what to expect…

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renfest15_swordswalloer

renfest15_gremlins

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Huzzah!


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August 27, 2015 · 10:17 am

It’s Time to Say “Huzzah!”

Put your hands in the air and say, "Huzzah!"

Put your hands in the air and say, “Huzzah!”



Hear ye, hear ye! Dost thou feel the merriment in the air? The return of the faire-est event in all the land is upon us… The Maryland Renaissance Festival begins its nine-weekend carouse at Revel Grove this Saturday, August 29, and will carry on the mirth through October 25.

Merriment starts here

Merriment starts here

I say this every year, and I will reiterate it again: If there is one event everyone should experience, the Maryland Renaissance Festival is it. I’ve actually posted and raved about it so many times that everything you need to know about why you should go can be found here, here, here, here, and here (wow, I’ve been at this blogging thing for awhile!).

A man stuffed in a giant pink balloon - of course!

A man stuffed in a giant pink balloon – of course!

With all the background about the faire in previous posts, now you just need this year’s logistics: The Maryland Renaissance takes place once again in Crownesville, MD, in the lovely hamlet of Revel Grove, August 29 – October 25. Hours are 10am – 7pm. Admission is $19/adults, $16/seniors, $8/ages 7-15, free for 6 and under through September 13. After that, tickets go up to $24/adults, $20/seniors, $10/ages 7-15, still free for 6 and under. Multi-day passes that offer a discount are also available.

Some special events to be aware of:
* August 29-30 is Children’s Weekend – FREE admission for ages 15 and under with accompanying adult
* September 5-6 is Romance Weekend – Singles mingle on Saturday, vow renewal ceremony on Sunday
* September 7 – free admission for seniors 62 and over on Labor Day
* September 12 & October 11 – ASL performance interpretation days
* September 12-13 – Celtic Celebration
* September 19-20 is Pirate Weekend – dress in your swashbucking best!
* September 26 – Outlanders fans take note: Diana Gabaldon will make an appearance
* October 24-25 – Joust Competition

And a glimpse at more of what you’ll find there…

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renfest_shop

renfest_flowers

Huzzah!

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September 11, 2012 · 1:36 pm

Huzzah for Ren Fest!

How often do you encounter a scene like this?

I love Ren Fest. But if you’ve been reading my blog long enough, you already knew that. Every fall, I express my fervor for the medieval time trip through dedicated posts and weekly recommendations to go during its seasonal run. We made our first visit of the season there this past weekend, and I say first because we’ll definitely be going back for more merriment. You can get more background on Ren Fest (and my love for it) here and here.  And you can view some scenes from this year’s faire at Revel Grove below.  And be sure to scroll all the way down for logistics and tips. Huzzah!

Where it all starts (and ends…this was shot on the way out)

The charming grounds of Revel Grove are a delight in itself

Getting medieval on that turkey leg

Fantastic jousting action!

Buy wear for the faire while you’re there

Little ones love the pony rides and parents love the cost: free!

Just a guy shoving a sword down his throat into his stomach

Hands-on in the House of Reptiles

Sasha enamored by bubbles, Owen by the bubble lady

Renaissance band jam

Good times in the Boars Head Tavern

The Maryland Renaissance Festival takes place at Revels Grove in Crownesville, Md, running every weekend through October 21 from 10am – 7pm. Admission is $17/ages 16 and up, $8/ages 7-15 thru September 16, then $22/ages 16 and up, $10/ages 7-15 from September 22 – October 21. Free for ages 6 and under.

When you go:
– Bring a stroller or carrier for little ones, as there’s a lot of walking. I recommend a stroller that navigates over dirt paths easily.
– Get a map and schedule on your way in to help you navigate and plan your day
– If there’s show you really want to see, get to the stage a few minutes ahead of time to get good seats so the kids have a good view.
– You might encounter less crowds on Sunday, when many folks are watching football
– Plan to spend on extras like food, games, and fun for kids (all reasonably priced but it can add up)
– Let the kids dress up! Princesses, knights, fairies, pirates will fit right in.

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