Our finest local farms offer up their freshest oysters in their full-flavored nudity for you to slurp and savor, one scrumptious shell at a time! Kids are enchanted by tales from the Chesapeake Bay and the friends who depend on the waters to thrive, followed by a meet and greet and photo op. America’s best shuckers from across the country show off their speed and accuracy competing to be named the US National Champion! Raw, scalded, smoked, grilled, or sauced - in po'boys, tacos, stews, soups and more, or just chillin’ on the half shell; time to get your slurp on! A new larger music stage, a second community stage, and the new opening party, Shuckengrüv, get you grooving your way through the festival fun! From wood carvings, ceramics, and paintings to sauces, spices,and rubs to attic treasures and treats, over 50 local vendors offer quality items for the casual shopper and collector t...
Leonardtown First Fridays are monthly events where local galleries, shops, and restaurants stay open late, offering art showcases, live music, and special deals.
Voted Best Event in Southern Maryland 2025! Get Your Tickets Today! An enchanted weekend of live entertainment, food, laughter, and lore, where everyone is welcome to escape reality and celebrate play! Hark, good people! Thy favorite acts are returning to RenFest Southern Maryland this year. The Hooligans are headlining and hosting our Pub Sing. Acrobellum will be tumbling and stacking and wowing the crowds. Shimmy Circus Sirens will be belly dancing and fire breathing! Maul Dire Entertainment will bring the Robin Hood story to life through stage combat and throughout the byways of the festival. The Nightingales will sing some saucy tunes and hilarity will ensue! See the acts and stage schedule by clicking below. We've got five festival zones: the Courtyard, the Shire, the Gardens, the Fairy Trail and the Village. Each zone boasts lively entertainment, scrumptious feastables, and whis...
