About us 


Somewhere between Festival and Theme Park, with so much Entertainment, Education, and Holiday Shopping you simply have so much fun, it becomes a mini-vacation.  Have a great weekend vacation and save on airfare, hotels, etc.  Skip the boring stuff go straight to the enjoyment.

 

The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a perfect mini-vacation.  The six weekend event gives you plenty of time to spend two entire days with us, once with the kids, and once just for you.  Its more than an fun adventure about the Renaissance.  Our outdoor event is fun, clean, safe, and educational.  The entire 16 acre entertainment area is an interactive theatre; Which means its OK to ask us questions and to interact with us, you get to be part of the action.  We encourage you to cheer for the good guys, and "boo" at the bad.  At our theatre its OK to have fun while you watch.  We encourage you to meet every one of our cast and ask questions.    Its ok to eat a turkey leg while you watch a show.  Its ok to take pictures, and post them to your facebook page.  Its ok to have an ale, mead, or wine.    Its OK to dress up if you like.  You can wear your own sword to La RenFest  You could spend an entire day shopping.  You could also spend an entire day watching educational demonstrations, and not seem them all.  And its not humanly possible to see all the shows in an entire weekend.  There is plenty of fun things to do at La RenFest.  Spend the entire day with us, we make it fun. 

Entertainment 


More than fun. Nine Stages with shows all day. Plus, a dozen demonstration areas. Plus, the Largest interactive theater in Louisiana.  Plus, holiday shopping.

 

We have over forty shows everyday!  We have: Music, Jousting, Falconry, Juggling, Sword-fighting,  Story-Telling, Comedy, Puppets, and so much more.  You can stay after any show or demonstration to talk to the experts in their field.  The Villagers of Albright are the characters in the streets, we encourage you to interact with them at any time. You can start by asking their name.

Educational


Dozens of educational demonstrations and shows every day.

 

As you enjoy La RenFest there are many educational demonstrations to discover, coopersmith, Blacksmith, pewter-smith, glassblowing, candle making, spinning wheel, cooking, baking, games of the time.  Many of the entertaining shows also have educational content like the Joust, Falconry, and Music.  Please stay after any educational demonstration and ask questions, our experts have a vast knowledge of their art/craft.

Gift Shopping


Over one hundred artisans, craftsmen, and merchants.

 

Truly unique shopping at the La RenFest.  We have real swords, real bows and arrows, wooden swords and shields, marshmallow catapults, clothing and costuming, hats, footwear, jewelry, perfume,  Glass and wooden mugs that you can see being made, and over one hundred other merchants. There are half a dozen restaurants to make sure you don’t get hungry, as you explore for unique artisans and craftsmen.  There are games and rides to help keep the kids occupied.