LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Huzzah, y’all! The Lord Mayor of the medieval Town of Leonard invites you to step into a world of fantasy and imagination at RenFest Southern Maryland. The event returns Memorial Day weekend with an energetic two-day celebration of live entertainment, medieval merriment and magical moments.
The residents of the local town stand ready to welcome their compatriots from Sherwood Forest. But, hark! Something’s afoot between Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Join Robin Hood on his quest for the heart of Maid Marion, and discover if love will win the day!
Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, the festival invites guests of all ages to escape reality and embrace the whimsy of the medieval town. With four stages of music, mischief and magic, a bustling vendor village and a mouthwatering selection of food fit for royalty, RenFest Southern Maryland promises an unforgettable experience for the whole kingdom.
So unforgettable, in fact, that it was voted Best event in Southern Maryland in 2025! Visit our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information and fun finds: facebook.com/renfestsomd.
Tickets are available now at www.renfestsomd.com. Adult tickets are $25 each day or $45 for a two-day pass. Child (ages 6-12) tickets are $15 each day or $20 for a two-day pass. Children ages 5 and under are free with an adult admission.
World-class entertainers come from across the country to perform at this festival. Musicians, stage combatants, magicians, acrobats, aerialists, fire breathers, belly dancers amd more bring this festival to life throughout the weekend.
Mesmerizing Performers
• The Hooligans – The wildest band in the land
• Brandon Kennedy – Celtic tales and tunes from Leonardtown’s own bard
• Maul Dire Entertainment – Stage combat and village life
• The Nightingales – Bawdy banter and vocal bravado
• Outlawed & Outrageous – The Mayor lays down the law… and who is breaking it!
• Camerata Musica – Folk melodies in beautiful vocal harmony
• Acrobellum – A family of gravity-defying acrobats
• Gingersnap the Fairy – Storytime and fairy dance parties
• Onias the Mage – Magical juggling, mentalism, and mayhem
• Shimmy Circus Sirens – Belly dancing enchantresses
• Vertical Dance Co. – Aerial artistry beyond belief
• Siren Fire Dancers – A blazing spectacle of flame and finesse
Merchants from near and far converge on the festival, offering delightful wares from weird to wondrous, and everything in between. The festival boasts merchants who offer leather goods, metal swords, handcrafted jewelry, foam armor, chainmail, renaissance garb, handcrafted woodwork, floral crowns, ceramic pottery and much more!
Interactive Vendors & Demos include:
• Barony of Dun Carraig – Swordplay, pelts and the world of castle life
• HMS Metalsmith Demo – Live metalworking artistry with Heather Liverman
• Tales & Hooves Petting Zoo – Farm fun and photo ops
• Mary’s Go Round – Pony rides for the wee ones
• Swords & Spoons – One-shot Dungeons & Dragons campaigns
• Spin it Again – Sand art fun for all ages
• Gingersnap the Fairy – Join the dance party with our favorite fairy
• And more!
Whether you’re a noble knight, a wandering minstrel or a curious creature of the wood, RenFest Southern Maryland welcomes all to a weekend of fellowship and fun in a land where dreams come true.
Join us — May 23-24 — for a festival beyond time and realm.
For tickets and information, visit: www.renfestsomd.com.