The annual Maryland Renaissance Festival,

Where: Crownsville Road, Crownsville, Anne Arundel County

Festival Schedule for 2013

August 24, 25, 31;

September 1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29;

October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 2013

Open from 10:00am - 7:00pm

We open Rain or Shine 

Let Merriment Abound!

King Henry VIII is headed to Maryland and setting up his kingdom for a few months. At the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival, opening Aug. 28 Crownsville, attendees will get a chance to see familiar faces during their track through the medieval times and the reign of the English monarch, best known for his many wives.

The event highlights 16th century England during the medieval and renaissance reign of King Henry. This year's festival is set up as the king and one of his six wives visiting a small town outside of London.

The festival has managed to grow nearly every year, said Jules Smith, the sites general manager. This year's event will boast 230 daily performers, 112 stage shows, more than 42 food and beverages stands all over 19 days from August to October. Smith said the festival has managed to maintain its prominence during a recession without increasing ticket costs.

When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends and holidays starting Aug. 27 through Oct. 23

Tickets: $18, $15 for seniors ;

2-day pass is $28;

Fairever pass is $80.

Box office: 800-296-7304 or www.rennfest.com