One day each summer, the grounds that host the PA Renaissance Faire turn into a Maryland crab feast with a blues soundtrack. Blues & Brews hit year 17 in 2026 at Mount Hope Estate — the 1800s Grubb ironmaster mansion Charles Romito bought in 1980 and turned into a winery, now also home to Swashbuckler Brewing and Lancaster County Cider. One ticket covers everything: all-you-can-eat hard shell crabs, steamed shrimp, pulled chicken, and hush puppies, with Swashbuckler beer and local cider pouring all session. Lancaster's own Jimmy Blue and the Jilted Playboys headlined 2026. Pick your session — noon to 3 or 5 to 8 — and buy ahead, because sales cut off the day before and it runs rain or shine.
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