FAIRFAX: Men in Tights Mead Day Ren Faire at The Black Squirrel Dunn Loring, Saturday, August 5th

Not Black Squirrel, Dunn Loring - but it might feel like this!

There will be mead, corsets, turkey legs, pace painting, corn-hole, and a boa constrictor.

Men in Tights Mead Day Ren Faire at The Black Squirrel Dunn Loring, Saturday, August 5th

Ye olde Black Squirrel Dunn Loring welcomes wenches and princes alike to our Men in Tights Renaissance Faire in celebration of International Mead Day, Saturday, August 5th, starting at 11:00 a.m.

Fasten up your corset, hitch up your tights, and go back in time to merry olde England.

Quench your thirst with a goblet of the finest mead; sate your appetite with a gigantic turkey leg, knave sandwich, or succulent steak-on-a-stake.

Test your skill at the ancient sport of corn-hole, indulge in face painting, or play an Elizabethan drinking game.

The long celebrated European tradition of mead-making is experiencing a revival, right here in river city. Guests will be able to sample some of the finest modern mead, including those from:

• Charm City Meadery
• Crafted Artisan Meadery
• Redstone Meadery
• B. Nektar Meadery

Andrew Geffken, owner of locally based Charm City Meadery will be on hand to talk mead making and distribute samples of Charm City’s Wildflower Mead. This event marks the Virginia launch of the Baltimore-based mead maker.

Those who arrive dressed as a medieval maiden, Scottish lass, Crusader, or druid-- or a kilt flashing in the manner of William Wallace--will receive 10 percent off their bill.

Go on, smite thy thirst! Men in Tights Renaissance Faire at The Black Squirrel for Intl Mead Day

August 5th, starting at 11:00 a.m.

Ye olde Black Squirrel Dunn Loring  is located at

2670 Avenir Place

 Vienna, VA 22180

703-876-0500