LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Experience an enchanted weekend of entertainment, food, and fantasy for the whole family! Step into a world where fantasy and history intertwine, and imagination reigns supreme! RenFest Southern Maryland returns Memorial Day weekend—Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025—with a whimsical two-day celebration of live entertainment, medieval merriment, and magical moments.
Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, the festival invites guests of all ages to escape reality and embrace the joy of play. With three stages of nonstop 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.
Interactive Vendors & Demos include:
- Barony of Dun Carraig – Swordplay, pelts, and the world of castle life
- Fairy Foto Booth – Magical photo ops with Gingersnap the Fairy
- Freedom Palette Craftery – Create a village banner with Adrianna
- HMS Metalsmith Demo – Live metalworking artistry with Heather Liverman
- Pirate Carnival – Games, giggles, and a bit of pirate mischief (some fees apply)
- Tales & Hooves Petting Zoo & Pony Rides – Farm fun and pony photo ops (additional fees)
- Tarot Tent – Seek your fortune with a mystical reading (additional fee)
Mesmerizing Performers
- Acrobellum – A family of gravity-defying acrobats
- Brandon Kennedy – Celtic tales and tunes from Leonardtown’s own bard
- Chelsea Ihnacik – Ethereal harp melodies (Sunday only)
- Gingersnap the Fairy – Storytime and fairy dance parties
- Jesse McCarley – Magical juggling mayhem
- Mad Witch – Dark harmonies and daring headwear
- Merlin’s Maidens – Bawdy banter and vocal bravado
- Maul Dire Fight Troupe – Stage combat and acting troupe
- Rogues & Roses – Naughty songs and plenty of sass
- Shimmy Circus Sirens – Belly dancing enchantresses
- Siren Fire Dancers – A blazing spectacle of flame and finesse
- The Hooligans – The wildest band in the land
- Vertical Dance Co. – Aerial artistry beyond belief
Tickets are available now at RenFestSOMD.com. Adult tickets are $20 each day or $30 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 adult admission.
Whether you’re a noble knight, a wandering minstrel or a curious creature of the woods, RenFest Southern Maryland welcomes all to a weekend of fellowship and fun in a land where dreams come true. Join us May 24 and 25 for a festival beyond time and realm.
For tickets, schedules, and more, visit RenFestSOMD.com.