Special Events

Every one of the nine weekends of the Maryland Renaissance Festival is filled with more than 200 performers entertaining on ten stages, jousting shows throughout the day and streets of the 16^th century English village filled with handmade wares and food and drink enough to fill any royal table.

Children’s Weekend:  August 29th & 30th – One child aged 7 through 15 is admitted free with each adult ticket purchased.  Children 6 and under are always free! No ticket required from the website for the free admission!

Myth & Magic Weekend: September 12th & 13th – Celebrate the myths and legends of the British Isles and special magic performances!

Pirate Adventure Weekend: September 19th & 20th- Pirate music and mayhem! Dress to impress in your piratical best!

Celtic Celebration: September 26^th & 27^th –Join festival favorites and special guests as we focus on a celebration of Celtic music!

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 12th and Sunday October 11th – 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.