Category: Ramblings & Advice

What to Expect at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

I go to the Maryland Renaissance Festival each year (yeah, I know, I’m *that* type of nerd) and have brought along a few people who’ve never been before. They always have questions, or they don’t know that you need to buy your tickets beforehand, or that you need to bring cash. So I decided to write this blog post to answer some questions you may have about visiting the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

There are answers to a lot of these questions also at the Maryland Renaissance Festival website but all of the answers here are from a visitor’s … Continue reading

Where to Buy an Affordable Renaissance Fair Outfit: 8 Online Stores

One of my favorite things is going to the Maryland Renaissance Fair but buying a Renaissance Fair outfit can be quite the challenge for those of us on a budget. There are lots of mass-produced pieces you can find on places like Amazon and Ebay, or places that sell cheap stuff made in China, but there are also lots of great quality pieces you can find on Etsy and other stores which can even be made specifically to your liking.

I might have spent an embarrassing amount of time looking around for a Renaissance Fair outfit, but I’ve found some … Continue reading