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Food is allowed to be brought into MDRF but some abuse the privilege. Case in point, pick any day of the season, head down to the Dragon's Inn and find a whole table full of food that people can snack on and fill up on all day for free. I've even seen crockpots full of food on some tables at the White Hart!

If one is on a special diet or needs certain foods because of an intolerance, I completely have no problem with that sort of snack being brought through the gates. I see no issues with wedding, anniversary, or birthday cakes being shared.

I do have a problem with thoughtless playtrons who steal money from food vendors by bringing in their own full, daily meals. The vendors have to jump through hoops just to get a spot to sell their food and rely on the income that it brings for their very lives.

If you can't afford to purchase food at festival, you need to re-think your priorities in life (a sermon for another time).

With all of the low-cost fare at faire, and the variety of foods from fresh fruit to gluten-free offerings, there's something edible there for everyone.

If you want to share food among friends, then go throw a bbq... MDRF is a business and you're taking money out of the food vendors' pockets.