03/27/2026
We hope to see some of our Tymeless Valley Farm family at the fair!!! Much closer this year.
Why Westminster?
If you’ve joined us in the past, you might remember that Oakenmist Renaissance Faire was previously held at the Howard County Fairgrounds.
This year we’re moving to a new home: the Carroll County Agricultural Center in Westminster, Maryland.
The change came down to scheduling. The Howard County Fair moved to a different date this summer, which meant our usual weekend was no longer available — so we set out to find a new venue that could host Oakenmist.
The Ag Center gives us something we didn’t have before: more room to expand!
Inside the building, you’ll still find the heart of the Faire: our marketplace, musicians, edutainers, and the expanded Avian Encounters aviary 🦉✨
Outside, we’re able to add even more demonstrations and activities, including:
⚒️ a live, period blacksmith forge
🎯 sling instruction - hit that target!
🪃 boomerang instruction - throw...and catch!
🎖️ whip instruction - you'll whip it good!
🍴 more food trucks than we’ve been able to host before
The building itself is air-cooled with large ceiling fans rather than traditional air conditioning, and the additional outdoor space allows Oakenmist to spread out in ways we couldn’t before.
There's also another change we think many patrons will enjoy (drumroll please!):
🍯 This year, you’re welcome to wander the marketplace with your mead in hand, available from our friends at Clear Skies Meadery!!
A new town, more room to explore, and the same Oakenmist spirit.
And, to boot - more bands you know.
🥁 Piper Jones Band
🎸 The Hooligans
plus our returning award winners
🧑🎤Chaste Treasure!
Huzzah! We’ll see you in Westminster 🌻
📅 August 15–16, 2026
📍 Carroll County Agricultural Center in Westminster, MD
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Thank you to our sponsor, Tymeless Valley Farm: Renaissance & Theme Wedding Venue:
A small working farm nestled in a secluded valley in northern Maryland specializing in Renaissance, medieval, and fantasy-themed weddings.
