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gentle bumps down a large hill), the maze (wander amid brightly colored material to find your way out), and the massage school (get a rub on an aching body part). Many of these patron-centered attractions can be found at other festivals, and all are supervised responsibly at the MRF.

Schedule: Themed Weekends

The MRF season typically runs from the last weekend in August to the third weekend in October - a full two months - and they go on, rain or shine. When planning which day you might want to attend, check the weather to be sure, but also check their list of special weekends. The MRF makes a point of celebrating some diverse groups, for a day or an entire weekend.

Many of the following days highlight appropriate events and musical guests: Children's Weekend (for the little lords and ladies), Seniors Day (remember your elders), Celtic Celebration (wear your kilt and listen for the bagpipes), Adventure Weekend (there be pirates here), Oktoberfest (for the German in all of us), Chivalry Weekend (romance your lady or renew your wedding vows), and a sprinkling of days when the stage acts are interpreted for ASL (American Sign Language) users.

Summary

The Maryland Renaissance Festival has been included twice in the top 100 best events in North America, as acknowledged by the American Bus Association, and has an impressively high customer satisfaction rating. However, please remember to make sure your wallet is full that morning (cash or credit), because even though it's well worth the investment, it's not cheap. Whether you go with a tour group or on your own, plan the day or just wander the grounds, there is plenty of entertainment and sustenance for everyone. Eat, drink, and be merry in Maryland!

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