2025 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 23rd & 24th – 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 1st- 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 6th & 7th – Celebrate the myths and legends of the British Isles and special magic performances!
Pirate Adventure Weekend: September 13th & 14th- Pirate music and mayhem! Dress to impress in your piratical best!
Celtic Celebration: September 20th & 21st –Join festival favorites and special guests as we focus on a celebration of Celtic music and dance!
Romance Weekend:
Saturday, September 27th: 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, September 28th: Renewal of Vows. Partners can renew their commitment to each other at a special Renewal of Vows ceremony at the Blackfriar's Theatre. This is a short (12 minutes) non-religious ceremony. No reservations needed. Seating is first come, first served. This is a large group event, not a ceremony for individual couples. Time of ceremony TBA.
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 6th and Sunday October 5th – 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.