Renaissance Festival??

So, my dad called me to say that he wants to buy me two tickets to the MD Renfest for my birthday. As much as I want to go on my birthday (Scottish weekend-- I love me a man in a kilt), I'm thinking later might be better, since I'll be busy all day.

I'm thinking of either October 9/10 (Romance Weekend) or October 16/17 (Shakespeare Weekend).

So, discuss amongst yourselves. Who's up for a trip on either of those days?