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Maryland Renaissance Festival has come to town

Each year at this time the Maryland Renaissance Festival comes to the DC area with 16th century food, fun and fair.   This festival is the biggest thing to hit our area and every year gets more popular.  There is something here for the whole family. http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/MDRenaissance.htm

From August 27th through October 23rd, opening the gates at 10 am until 7 pm.  This family affair is in Anne Arundel County, about 30 miles from Washington, DC.  Located by the intersection of Route 450 and Crownsville Road in Crownsville, Maryland (about 8 miles northwest of Annapolis) follow the signs or call for more information, 1-800-296-7304.

Admission for Adults - $19.00, Seniors (62+) - $16.00, Children (7-15) - $9.00, Children 6 & under are free.

Step back in time for a day and enjoy live amazingly talented performances on eight stages.  Gasp at the jousting arena as you first hand witness the courage and strength of a game long ago lost.  Feast on foods that will tame any appetite, cure any woe and make you beg for more. 

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Joy in the crafts of talented and artistic vendors.  With over 130 crafts shops throughout this festival you will find yourself in awe by their specialties.   You'll find a little of everything, from fine unique jewelry to wood works, leather work to period clothes, sculptures to painted pictures, pottery to blown glass.  There's more here then you can see in one day. 

Your children can enjoy free pony rides, play archery and learn many time period games that out match any computer game.  Mom and Dad will hold their breath as they watch fire eaters perform their amazing stunts, while jugglers will entertain you with their talents and become thrilled by talented magicians with jaw dropping magic tricks.  You won't want to miss any this. 

So make plans to attend the Maryland Renaissance Festival soon.  Where you can find 16th century fun for the whole family right here in the DC area. http://www.rennfest.com/ Check this website for Discount Coupon.  

This is a special experience the whole family can enjoy for a life time of fun memories.

Crownsville Rd, Crownsville md
39.005953595136 ; -76.589431503157

, DC City Guide Examiner

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