Maryland Renaissance Festival
Fall festival · Annapolis · Maryland
A wooded fairground in Crownsville turns into a 16th century village every fall weekend, with jousting, jesters, and more than a hundred craft and food vendors under the trees. The 2026 run spans nineteen days between August 29 and October 25, weekends only, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., a short drive from both Annapolis and Baltimore.
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Plan your visit
Weekends Aug 29 to Oct 25 plus Labor Day Monday Sep 7; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 30–November 3
Color builds from October 23 · mostly bare by November 23
Sampled at Maryland Renaissance Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (38 m) rather than a regional average.
Maryland is sampled at 4 weather points, then moved 4 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Maryland is running 5 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Maryland Renaissance Festival
The color window runs about 18 days, holding until around November 10. Against Maryland overall, that is 1 day later.
It is roughly 20 mi out of Baltimore. Washington, DC is about 25 mi out.
Maryland Renaissance Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Maryland Renaissance Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Aug 29 – Oct 25. Weekends Aug 29 to Oct 25 plus Labor Day Monday Sep 7; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Maryland Renaissance Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 30–November 3 (best estimate November 1). Color starts around October 23 and is mostly bare by November 23.
- How do I get to Maryland Renaissance Festival?
- Maryland Renaissance Festival is in Annapolis. The closest city is Baltimore, about 20 mi away. It's part of Maryland's fall lineup.
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