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Maryland Renaissance Festival
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"Stay for a jousting tournament."(4 Tips)
"Bee sting: Mead and Cider 6 bucks."(4 Tips)
"... it with a beesting (cider and mead) and wander around and people watch!"(2 Tips)
"Check out Bloody Drama improve show."(3 Tips)
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Tina BauerSeptember 4, 2013Always a good time. Try the soup in a bread bowl, mac & cheese on a stick . Food is awesome and good prices compared to other entertainment events.Upvote19Downvote
Erin WorrellOctober 21, 2012Amazing time. Food prices were surprisingly affordable. The impromptu shows had tons of audience interaction. So much fun. Most places only take cash though and the ATMs had a $4 service feeUpvote15Downvote
Lindsey SmithsonOctober 20, 2014Buy your tickets online first, the wait to buy them there is way too long. Once inside though the atmosphere is great. Lots of people in costumes, tons of things to see, and yummy food.Upvote10Downvote
Crepes are new...and amazing! Also their chocolate strawberries are slave-free fair trade sourced!
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Caitlin RaynorOctober 7, 2012Watch puke and snot!!! They are the best. I keep going to their shows every year, so funny! And leave enough time to travel, the roads can really get backed up. Use your maps to find short cuts!UpvoteDownvote
Christina GrivasSeptember 5, 2013Go when it's cool, later in the open season. Wear closed toe shoes, not flip flops. And be prepared for rocky terrain and a lot of walking & standing around.Upvote2Downvote
Maria MillerFebruary 18, 2012SO many food choices. Take a pass on the smoked turkey legs, look amazing but they're really over-hyped. My faves: Mac'n'Cheese-on-a-stick, King's Baked Potato, Apple Dumpling, and Fried Brownies :PUpvote2Downvote
CourtneySeptember 1, 2014There are plenty of delish beers to choose from. All of the food we had we great! Fun times!Upvote1Downvote
Julia CAugust 31, 2013Check out the Jousting! The food is expensive but well worth it. You can easily spend hundreds throughout the day on food, drinks, souvenirs, and games.Upvote1Downvote
Matt DePasoOctober 3, 2018Shakespeare Scum is a must see! Close out your visit to the Faire at White Stag’s pub singalong to avoid the traffic and meet many performers.UpvoteDownvote
Sierra BarkdollOctober 24, 2015Mac n cheese on a steak, cheesecake on a stick, turkey leg, crab pretzel, swords, sword swallower, jewelry, costumes, every foodUpvoteDownvote
Rodolfo DonisAugust 28, 2013I wasn't really exited to go, but once there I feel in love of everything ! And i mean everything. Riding the elephant was probably the high light of the day !Upvote1Downvote
Tracy GokceOctober 6, 2014A fun place for the entire family to enjoy. Have cash handy to pay for all the unique souvenir items the kids will encounter.UpvoteDownvote
Drinking relatively cheap brews, eating an eclectic mix of food all while people-watching in a wooded timeless forest. What's not to like?Upvote4Downvote
Casie SmithAugust 26, 2012If there's a forcast for rain, drive a 4 wheel drive vehicle! The lawn that's their parking lot gets ridiculous! Fun if you have a 4x4 though. Haha!Upvote1Downvote
Christopher LedwichOctober 17, 2011Hit the ATM before you get there.See if you can buy Tickets from your work...way cheaper.You can buy outfits at etsy.com for considerably less.Visit the Honey Store...one of the best places there.Upvote4Downvote
Chai' MaintenanceOctober 21, 2013Loved it...went with my boyfriend and his kids....too much to do...everyone was so friendly ...great atmosphere all around!Upvote2Downvote
✅ Kit OliynykAugust 25, 2014In case you don't want to be yet another clueless time traveller, they've got costume rentals. Oh, and try chocolate-dipped cheesecake on a stick!Upvote1Downvote
Donna GardnerSeptember 15, 2013Go to the wine pavilion for the best wine selection. It's a hike out here, but the line moves quick.Upvote2Downvote
Chris SchenckSeptember 2, 2013Labor Day is a good day to go. They have added more food places so lines were quick and easy. I highly recommend going.Upvote1Downvote
Thom AlascioAugust 26, 2013Great fun for the whole family or just a place to have fun for couples and singles alike.UpvoteDownvote
J Nicole AlfordSeptember 8, 2013Wear anything other than flip flops if you don't want to trip on exposed roots and stub your toe on rocks. Be prepared to get dirty!UpvoteDownvote
Brian KraftSeptember 9, 2013Don't bring umbrella strollers .. need a jogging stroller at least ... no pavement :) one of my favorite places around by farUpvoteDownvote
Jared LiptonSeptember 26, 2011Visit Milon at The Glass Dragon on the Queen's Path (near the entrance) for gorgeous glasswork. His work is fantastic and he does custom pieces!
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Pacific_KeysOctober 24, 2011The knife-throwing booth by the climbing wall is the best one. Y'know, if you're into knife-throwing booths. I bet you are!UpvoteDownvote- Do the Renn Faire right! Get a tankard, fill it with a beesting (cider and mead) and wander around and people watch!Upvote3Downvote
Tyler StranskyOctober 19, 2013It's best to pre-drink because the beer lines move slower than Renaissance era dial up Internet.Upvote1Downvote
Wonderful time, although hot! Should be better this weekend! Come join us!
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Best place to take family and friends of all agesUpvoteDownvote
*SabrinaOctober 6, 2011Best fair in the area!! Recommend the knife throwing stand, riding elephants, law and order Tudor style and the bread bowls!UpvoteDownvote
More enjoyable when wearing period clothing. Immerse yourself in the revelry of merriment!Upvote1Downvote
Joannah YuSeptember 1, 2013Bring your own mobile wifi!!! The connection at that place is terrible if not non-existent! I brought CLEAR and although it was intermittent, maybe because of the location, sure beats other carriers.UpvoteDownvote
Todd PattonOctober 21, 2014Not much changed over the passed couple of decades. Lot of cool shows and employees. Lines for drink and food are ridiculous though. Way more crowded than it was a few years ago.UpvoteDownvote
Erica LeeOctober 15, 2012Try the Bee Stings (1/4 mead, 3/4 hard cider). It will put you on your ass!Upvote1Downvote
Do NOT get the Lord Baltimore crepe unless you really enjoy mainlining Old Bay.UpvoteDownvote
Amethyst PendragonSeptember 1, 2011Gypsophilia,The Interpreters,The Mediaeval Baebes AND The Pyrates Royale are my favorite !!!!Upvote1Downvote
Susan FryOctober 11, 2010The road getting there backs up REAL fast, make sure to give it plenty of time. If you stay till close bring a flashlight, it gets very dark.Upvote1Downvote
This place just rocks for the whole family!! Who doesn't love hurling axes, knives, and shuriken!!Upvote1Downvote
Beyond love this place. Take all my money, PLEASE!UpvoteDownvote
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