Renaissance Faires in Maryland
Your complete guide to Renaissance faires and medieval festivals in Maryland
About Renaissance Faires in Maryland
Maryland is home to 24 Renaissance faires and medieval festivals across cities including St. Leonard, Snow Hill, Parkton and 16 more. The state offers a diverse mix of events including Highland games, Renaissance faires, fairy festivals. Faire season in Maryland runs during spring, summer, fall, winter, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to experience period entertainment, artisan crafts, and immersive historical fun.
Top-rated faires in Maryland include RenFest Southern Maryland (5/5), Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland (4.8/5) and Maryland Faerie Festival (4.8/5), located in Leonardtown. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned faire-goer, Maryland has something for every Renaissance enthusiast.
Browse our complete directory of all 24 faires in Maryland below for dates, locations, ticket pricing, and visitor reviews.
Planning Your Maryland Faire Visit
What to Expect
Maryland faires feature bagpipes, highland dancing, caber toss, jousting, plus artisan vendors and period food.
Costumes
Dressing up is encouraged at Maryland faires! Many offer costume rentals on-site, or shop second-hand for affordable period attire.
Tickets
Ticket prices for Maryland faires vary. See official site for current 2026 pricing.. Buy in advance for the best deals.
Best Time to Go
Maryland faires are most active in spring and summer and fall. Arrive early for opening ceremonies and to beat the crowds.
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