Jouster, monarch, composer, brewmaster – is there anything this king can’t do?
With all the swagger and flair befitting a monarch who changed the course of English history, King Henry VIII himself takes us on a royal tour of his favorite village harvest festival. Prepare for an eyeful of pageantry and plenty of pompous banter in this lively, tongue-in-cheek window into 16th-century life, told through the eyes of one of history’s most larger-than-life rulers.
As he jokes with musicians, knights and craftspeople — and perhaps flirts a bit too boldly with the ladies — His Majesty spares no detail in showcasing the food, music, jousting and mischief that make this festival worthy of a king’s approval. And this is not just pageantry. Rather, it’s a testament of how royalty and commoners alike find joy in shared celebration.
The Maryland Renaissance Festival presents nine weekends of merriment each season, featuring full-armor combat jousting, feasting, music, theatre and continuous entertainment on twelve stages and theatres, as well as juried crafts made by over one hundred and forty artisans.
Plan your visit to the Maryland Renaissance Festival today — His Majesty insists!
