Leonardtown will transform into a magical Sherwood Forest for two days this Memorial Day weekend as RenFest Southern Maryland returns May 23-24.
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day at Brudergarten Beer Garden, 22725 Duke Street. Guests of all ages are invited to step back in time for an enchanted weekend of live entertainment, medieval merriment and family-friendly fantasy.
This year’s theme centers on the adventures of Robin Hood and his quest for the heart of Maid Marion. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, creating an immersive experience where visitors can cheer for the heroes and take part in the legendary tale.
The event features four stages of music, mischief and magic, a bustling vendor village and a wide selection of food fit for royalty. RenFest Southern Maryland was voted Best Event in Southern Maryland in 2025, drawing families from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties who enjoy the region’s growing calendar of outdoor festivals.
Tickets are available now at renfestsomd.com. Adult admission is $25 per day or $45 for a two-day pass. Child tickets (ages 6-12) are $15 per day or $20 for the weekend. Children ages 5 and under are free with a paid adult admission.
World-class entertainers from across the country will perform throughout the weekend. Highlights include:
- 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
- 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
- Siren Fire Dancers – A blazing spectacle of flame and finesse
Merchants from near and far will offer leather goods, metal swords, handcrafted jewelry, foam armor, chainmail, renaissance garb, woodwork, floral crowns, ceramic pottery and more. Interactive vendors and demos include the Barony of Dun Carraig for swordplay and castle life, HMS Metalsmith Demo with live metalworking, Tales & Hooves Petting Zoo, Mary’s Go Round pony rides, Swords & Spoons one-shot Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, Spin it Again sand art and more.
The festival provides an accessible, affordable way for local families to enjoy a full weekend of entertainment without leaving Southern Maryland. Leonardtown’s historic downtown and waterfront location make it an ideal setting for the event, which celebrates the region’s love of history, community and outdoor celebration.
For the most up-to-date information, hours, programs and events, visit renfestsomd.com or follow the festival on Facebook at facebook.com/renfestsomd.
