Louisiana Renaissance Festival – Know Before You Go

Step back in time this fall at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, where history and imagination come to life. Each autumn, the festival transforms into the bustling English village of Albright, filled with more than 600 artisans, entertainers, and hands-on demonstrations that capture the best of the 16th century. From lively music and costumed characters to handcrafted treasures and delicious fare, guests are invited to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Renaissance in a truly unforgettable way.

2025 Dates

Louisiana Renaissance Festival 2025 Themes Weekends

Tips we think you should know before you go:

Louisiana Renaissance Festival – Know Before You Go

• Remember to get cash before you go. Many vendors can take a card, but it’s hit and miss. There are ATMs, but there are fees to them. Plus, cash can be helpful for budgeting as well!
• Be ready to wait in line. The lines for food ranged from a handful of patrons to dozens deep, and nearly all the interactive activities had decent lines at all times. If you have impatient littles, this is something you’ll want to plan for.
• The mead hits hard. Mead is a historic honey wine that can be purchased at the adult tavern near the glass blowing demo. But fair warning: it’s like a Medieval Hand Grenade and WILL sneak up on you…not that I would know…
• If you like a vendor, take their card! Even if you don’t end up buying something from them, you can still support them with a social media like, follow, and share!

• There is a handful of rides, but they’re all period-accurate. No Ferris wheels or roller coasters here, but the rides that ARE there are lots of fun! There’s a sea monster boat that rocks forward and back, pony rides, and whatever this wind-up Maypole contraption is called:
• Check the website for the daily schedule. Like music festivals, there are several shows going on at different stages all day, and you’ll want to plan your day a bit to avoid missing anything you’re interested in (our favorites were jousting and the glass blowing!). 

• Tip from Kimberly A Thompson on Facebook – “Big tip to people going, they have other food booths with turkey legs on the other side of the fest. They had zero lines and plenty of covered tables. The one closest to the entrance had a wait of 45 mins and ran out of turkey legs by 1130.”

• Wear comfortable shoes. And while you’re at it, wear shoes that can be washed/wiped down. You’ll spend the vast majority of your day walking around a dusty dirt path that turns to a muddy dirt path if it rains.
• Check the website for each weekend’s theme. For example, our weekend was Heroes and Pirates Weekend; the costumes were amazing! Other themes include Celtic Weekend, Time Travelers Weekend, and Romance Weekend.
• Dress up! Or don’t. There’s no pressure to dress in period-accurate costume, and conversely, no outfit is unwelcome.  We saw faeries, queens, knights, anime characters, pirates, jesters, comic book characters…but there were plenty of festival-goers not in costume. 

Visit their website at https://www.larf2023.org to learn more.