Credible Source Turns out to be unreliable
Despite the fact that my source was incredibly close to this situation, the information regarding the Renaissance Festival and a 20 year lease turned out to be untrue. No decision or agreement has been reached between the parties regarding the future of the Festival in Crownsville. The sentiment, however, remains the same. I hope that the Festival continues to enliven Crownsville for several months each year and that for the rest of the year the land remains as a bucolic respite in the ever-growing presence of development. Please read the comments provided by the General Manager of the Festival.
Festival Has New Lease
A reliable source close to the parties involved has told me that the Renaissance Festival now has a twenty year lease with a 5 year renewal for their current location on Crownsville Road. This lease means that for two months every year for years to come, Crownsville will be alive with the characters of the festival (or the inconvenience of the traffic) and have the beautiful property preserved for the rest of the year. More on the developing story as I get information.