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Special Event Days

2010 Season of Special Events and performers!

 

 

  King Henry VIII welcomes you to Revel Grove. Every day at the Festival is wondrous fun.  In addition to all of our amazing performers, each weekend we have a special theme that enhances the experience.  But any day you choose will be filled with more sights and sounds than you can possible enjoy in a single visit.  Huzzah!

 

 


Coming out to visit the Festival on a Special Event weekend?   Don't drive all the way back home!  Why not make it really special and enjoy a relaxing night at one of these fine hotels, sponsors of our Special Event performers.

SpringHillSuites by Marriott www.marriott.com/bwisu   (less than 10 mins. from Festival)

Hampton Inn and Suites Arundel Mills/BWI  http://www.arundelmillsbaltimore.hamptoninn.com  (approx. 20 minutes from the Festival)

Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis  www.annapolis.hgi.com  (less than 10 mins. from Festival)
 

August 28th & 29th:  CHILDREN'S WEEKEND

Pictured, left to right: New Moon Theater, William Teller storyteller, Robin Hood performing St. George & the Dragon, Out of the Box mimes.

All kids 11 and under will be admitted FREE!

 

September 4th, 5th, & 6th:  MAGIC WEEKEND

Pictured, left to right: Magician Mike Rose, Ivanovich!, Swami YoMahmi, Dinty the Moor

Celebrating with special performances featuring sleight of hand, card tricks, and large illusions.  How do they do it?!

Please note: On Monday, September 6th we will offer FREE admission to all SENIORS ages 62+

 

September 11th & 12th:  SCOTTISH CELEBRATION

 Pictured: The Rogues

A celebration of Scottish culture, music, the caber toss, and dance. Featuring: The Rogues, Scottish Country Dance Society of Washington, Caberfei Scottish Dancers, Dileab Priseil, Maggie Sansone.

Cabor Toss demonstrations: 10:30am, 12:30pm.  Caber Toss Competition: 4:30pm

On Sept. 12th only: Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes & Drums, Columbia School of Highland Dance.

Saturday, September 11th is an ASL day, where selected stage performances will be ASL interpreted by SHARAVA Interpreting Service. Click here for a listing of shows that will be ASL interpreted on September 11th. . 

September 18th & 19th:  IRISH WEEKEND

 

Pictured clockwise from top left: The Rovers, Icewagon FLU, Musicians Bill Palmer and Cyd Shelby playing at Musical Merrymaking, Abby Green, and The O'Danny Girls.

It's halfway to St. Patricks Day! Enjoy Irish music and dance.

Special thanks to SpringHill Suites by Marriott for their sponsorship of Icewagon Flu's performance at Irish Weekend.  Enjoy a wonderful stay at SpringHill Suites, just minutes from the Renaissance Festival site.  Visit their website at www.marriott.com/bwisu  for more information!

September 25th & 26th:  PIRATE ADVENTURE WEEKEND

Pictures, left to right: Rambling Sailors, Captain Fletcher Moon from The Pyrates Royale

Arrggghh...It's pirates! Pirate music and the annual pirate costume contest.  


October 2nd & 3rd:  CELTIC MUSIC WEEKEND

Photos (left to right) BROTHER, Seven Nations, Barleyjuice, Maidens IV

The festival site will explode with amazing Celtic music!

Special thanks to SpringHill Suites by Marriott for their co-sponsorhsip of Seven Nations and Barleyjuice.  www.marriott.com/bwisu

Special thanks to Hampton Inn and Suites Arundel Mills/BWI for their co-sponsorship of BROTHER.  http://www.arundelmillsbaltimore.hamptoninn.com

Special thanks to Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis for their co-sponsorship of Maidens IV.  www.annapolis.hgi.com

 

October 9th & 10th:  OKTOBERFEST!

Pictured: Hilby, the skinny German juggle boy.

German music and dancing.

Sunday, October 10th is an ASL interpretation day.  Selected Stage shows will be interpreted by SHARAVA Interpreting Service.

October 16TH & 17TH:   TOMORROW'S TALENT COMPETITION

 

Pictured: The London Broil, a successful variety act.  Did you know that two of the performers met at the MD Festival in the Young Actors program while they were still in high school?

 

 

 

We are looking for the next generation of variety performers to grace the stages of the Maryland Renaissance Festival.  Do you juggle?  Do acrobatics?  Perform magic?  Then the Festival has an opportunity for you.  Take part in our “Tomorrow’s Talent” competition.

The first step in the process is to send in a DVD of your act for consideration.  See below for details.   From the submissions, we will choose up to 5 acts we feel show the most promise.  Those 5 acts will be given 5 minutes to perform live at the Maryland Renaissance Festival on Saturday, October 16th.  Judges will choose the top 3, who will return Sunday, October 17th.  First, Second, and Third place prizes will be awarded.  

First place winners will receive a one-weekend contract for the 2011 Maryland Renaissance Festival, plus $500.   Second place winners will receive $300. Third place will receive $200.

 Eligibility:

  1. Age:  Entrants must be between the ages of 16 – 25 years old.
  2. Availability:  Performers must be available to perform for the talent competition on BOTH Saturday and Sunday October 16th and 17th. Competition will be held in the late afternoon.
  3. Employees and independent contractors of the Maryland Renaissance Festival and members of their families are not eligible to take part in this competition.
  4. The acts must be of variety skills – NO singers, musicians, or actors.  Also, no use of fire is permitted. There can be no use of pre-recorded music or electronics, as those would not be permitted during a live performance at the festival.
  5. All material MUST be family-friendly.  Keep it clean!
  6. All performers must make their own travel and, if needed, accommodation arrangements to the Maryland Renaissance Festival for the weekend of October 16th & 17th, 2010.

How to apply: 

  1. For preliminary auditions, we need to see a DVD of your act.  Please keep submissions to 5 minutes. Also include a cover letter, and any performance experience you’ve had. These can be sent via FedEx or UPS to: Carolyn Spedden, Artistic Director.  Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 OR – it can be sent electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  2. Materials must be postmarked- or emailed- by SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2010 to be considered.
  3. Please make sure to include a contact phone number and email address in your submission!
  4. Our top five finalists will be notified by Wednesday, October 6th.  They must be available to perform the weekend of October 16th & 17th.   

GOOD LUCK!

 

October  23rd & 24th:  CHIVALRY  WEEKEND

Knights take part in our annual tournament to battle for the title of Greatest Knight in the Realm. Please note:  Jousting is performed every festival day.