1539: HENRY’S YEAR OF CHANGE
(STORY LINE)

Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a story line and progresses each year forward in the timeline of Henry VIII, through all his reign and all six of his wives.  This season the year is 1539, and as ever, the King’s love life is the source of gossip.

King Henry VIII and some of his most trusted courtiers arrive in Revel Grove to meet with artist Hans Holbein. The artist has been tasked with painting portraits of some of the most eligible ladies in Europe. If one of the women catches the king's eye, she could be the next Queen of England!

The Royal Intrigue is just one aspect of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, set in the Village of Revel Grove where visitors can find all manner of amusement, feasting and shops galore.  More than 200 performers fill ten stages and taverns as well as the streets of the village with continuous entertainment.  A three thousand seat jousting arena host authentic combat joust thrice daily as well as other large exhibitions.  More than 140 merchants fill their shops with their predominately handcrafted wares by the artisan in the shop, as well as various demonstrating shops creating treasures before your eyes.  Forty-two food and beverage emporiums and five taverns create a feast throughout the village to sate your appetite and quench your thirst.

Special admission pricing reduces tickets for all customers the first three weekends from August 23^rd  through September 7^th.  No coupons or special purchases required.  The remaining six weekends from September 13^th through October 19^TH are peak season with full price admission in effect.  Visit www.rennfest.com for full information on tickets, special event information, scheduling and all your event planning needs.