Ready thyself, Maryland. The Renaissance Festival is nigh!

The Maryland Renaissance Festival is a summer staple, and it's making its grand return in 2024. The annual event will be held on the weekends from August 24 to October 20 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Whether you dress up as a fairy, pirate, or something in between, you're bound to have a merry time! And with each weekend having its own theme, you'll have plenty of opportunities to dress up in your best costumes! Speaking of which, that brings us to the main focus of this article: the themed weekends.

View the list of themed weekends for the 2024 Maryland Renaissance Festival below:

Themed Weekends for the 2024 Maryland Renaissance Festival:

• June 15-16 - Magical Fantasy Weekend:
  • "A weekend dedicated to fantasy creatures of all ages and varieties. The magical inhabitants of the realm have come out to play. Have a dance with a fairy or a hug from a Unicorn. Join us one and all for a costume contest ... Meet with a mermaid and make merry with a living statue."
• August 24–25 - Children's Weekend:
  • "One child aged 7 through 15 is admitted free with each adult ticket purchased. Children 6 and under are always free!"
• September 2 - Seniors Day, Labor Day Monday:
  • "All seniors 62+ are admitted free. Seniors do not need a ticket. You may arrive and proceed directly to the gate."
• September 7–8 - Myth & Magic Weekend:
  • "Celebrate the myths and legends of the British Isles and special magic performances!"
• September 14–15 - Pirate Adventure Weekend:
  • "Pirate music and mayhem! Dress to impress in your piratical best!"

• September 21–22 - Celtic Celebration:
  • "Join festival favorites and special guests as we focus on a celebration of Celtic music!"
• September 28–29 - Shakespeare Weekend:
  • "Celebrating the Bard!"
• October 5 - Romance Weekend: 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!"
• October 6 - Romance Weekend: 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 - 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."
• September 7 and October 6 - ASL Interpretation:
  • "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."

Tickets to the Maryland Renaissance Festival can be purchased online at rennfest.com/tickets.

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