According to common folklore, the early founders of Maryland enjoyed the occasional jousting tournament. However, the sport didn't really gain popularity in the state until the 19th century.

Every state has its official sport, and NPR's Cynthia Johnston that in Maryland it is jousting. The state's version is far from a throwback to the deadly medieval contests, but competitors still ...

Some may scoff at the notion that anything of consequence will come from the 418th session of Maryland's legislature, which is just getting underway in Annapolis. But tectonic change lurks beneath ...

Learning about why jousting is Maryland's state sport 03:52. For more info hit up a couple of websites. Start with the Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland and surf from there.

Jousting was named the official state sport by the General Assembly in 1962, and enthusiasts have often had to defend its status against other Maryland sporting pursuits. Notable was the drive to ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Maryland State Senate President Thomas Mike Miller Jr. about his bill to keep jousting as the Maryland state sport and make lacrosse the state team sport.

Bradley Enfield brushed and saddled his horse, Chex, as he prepared for the jousting demonstration Tuesday at The Great Frederick Fair. Enfield was among eight jousters who brought Maryland’s ...

The Maryland Renaissance Festival, now in its 47 th year, is open Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday from August 26 to October 22. All tickets sold online only at MarylandRenaissanceFestival.com ...