Special Events
Every weekend is special at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. All of our regularly scheduled entertainment runs throughout the entire festival season, but the weekends below have value-added themes, events or performances.
Children’s Weekend: August 24th & 25th – One child aged 7 through 15 is admitted free with each adult ticket purchased. Children 6 and under are always free!
Seniors Day, Labor Day Monday, September 2nd- All seniors 62+ are admitted free. Seniors do not need a ticket. You may arrive and proceed directly to the gate.
Myth & Magic Weekend: September 7th & 8th – Celebrate the myths and legends of the British Isles and special magic performances!
Pirate Adventure Weekend: September 14th & 15th- Pirate music and mayhem! Dress to impress in your piratical best!
Celtic Celebration: September 21st & 22nd –Join festival favorites and special guests as we focus on a celebration of Celtic music and dance! Special guests include: The Rogues: 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:15pm at Blackfriars & 4pm at Boars Head Tavern. The Bard & the Bird: 11am at Boars Head, 2pm at Cottage Stage & 3:15pm at Gatehouse. The Langer's Ball: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & 5:30pm at Gatehouse. Barleyjuice Trio: 12:45pm, 2:45pm & 4:15pm at White Hart. Poehemia: 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm & 5pm at White Hart. The Bards: 11:15am at White Hart & 1pm at Boars Head. 9/21 only: The Maple Academy of Irish Dance, 10:30am at the Globe. 9/22 only: The Hunt School of Irish Dance, 10:30am at the Globe. And check the schedule for Revel Grove's great Celtic musicians such as Piper Jones, Painted Trillium and more!
Shakespeare Weekend: September 28th & 29th- Celebrating the Bard!
Romance Weekend:
Saturday, October 5th: Singles Party. Singles 21+ are welcomed to attend a no-pressure Meet & Mingle near Blackfriar's Stage & the Dragon Inn from 1pm - 5pm. Please note: The Party will be cancelled if weather is not agreeable!
Sunday, October 6th: Renewal of Vows. Partners can renew their commitment to each other at a special Renewal of Vows ceremony at the Blackfriar's Theatre. This short (12 minutes) non-religious ceremony will be performed at 4:30pm. No reservations needed. Seating is first come, first served. This is a large group event, not a ceremony for individual couples.
Weekends in October: It's Revel Grove's Harvest Hollow. Get into the spirit of the harvest season with seasonal decorations along Mary's Dale Way and special performances for the spooky season of autumn.
ASL Interpretation: Saturday, September 7th and Sunday October 6th – ASL Sign language interpretations at many shows. The schedule of interpreted shows will be posted online on our schedule page approximately 5 days before each ASL day. At the festival, visit the Guest Services Pavilion for a copy of the list of these shows. Performance interpretation by SHARAVA Interpreting service.