Dates of the Festival

AND Hours of Operation

The Louisiana Renaissance Festival runs for six weekends beginning the first Saturday of November.  
We are open to the public 9:45 am - 5:00 pm

2010 Dates

November

  • 6 & 7 (Sat/Sun) - God Save the Queen
  • 13 & 14 (Sat/Sun) - Feast of Fools
  • (16,17,18 are for students only. NOT open to the general public)
  • 20 & 21 (Sat/Sun) - Pirate Adventure
  • 26, 27 & 28 (Fri/Sat/Sun) - Harvest Huzzah

December

  • 4 & 5 (Sat/Sun) - Highland Fling
  • 11 & 12 (Sat/Sun) - 'Tis the Season

 

Please note that pets are NOT allowed in the festival area. Please make other arrangements for your pet before you join us for your day of fun and festivities!

 

Nov 6 & 7: God Save the Queen - Join us as we celebrate Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s arrival in the Village of Albright! To celebrate her majesty’s love of fashions and to let you show off your finery, we will be hosting a Costume Contest on Saturday to find the most interesting costume! This costume is open to ALL types of costumes, as long as they are appropriate for family events! (*1)

 Nov 13 & 14: Feast of Fools - Let loose at our Feast of Fools celebration! Imagination and tomfoolery rule this weekend and folly is encouraged! A Fantastical Costume Contest will be held on Saturday to find the most interesting costume! This costume is open to ALL types of costumes, as long as they are appropriate for family events! 

 This weekend we also celebrate Veterans Day in honor of our troops! All current military ID card holders save 50% on their tickets purchased at the festival this weekend! (*2) We will also give the same discount to all Scouts that join us to celebrate the contribution they have made over the years! Free flag pins will be given to the first 500 folks that arrive on both Saturday and Sunday! (*3)

Nov 20 & 21: Pirate Adventure - Join us for our annual "Dress like a Pirate" weekend! We will hold a pirate costume contest each afternoon to decide who is the best dressed pirate! Free pirate eye patches will be handed out at the souvenir booth while supplies last!

Nov 26, 27 & 28: Harvest Huzzah - Bring your family out as we celebrate the Harvest and Thanksgiving weekend. To show our thanks, we are letting all kids 12 and younger get in free! (*4)

Dec 4 & 5: Highland Fling - Show your Celtic pride and join us as we celebrate all things Irish and Scottish. We’ll be celebrating the music, dance, and culture of the Celtic nations throughout the weekend with a variety of events. Listen to the sounds of traditional Pipe and Drum bands and sing along with our musicians as they perform Celtic tunes for your enjoyment. Wear your kilt with pride and join us for our Best Knees contest! Slàinte!

Dec 11 & 12: ‘Tis the Season - Join our villagers as they prepare to celebrate the Holidays! The sounds of carols will fill the air and the Village will be decorated in true Holiday style to include a Tree decorated by all of our residents and visitors. Each evening this weekend we will end the day with our Fireworks Finale with fireworks over the lake. Fireworks start just after dusk, so plan to stay the entire day!

 

  • (*1) Costumes must be appropriate for all audiences, especially children! If you have questions about the suitability of your costume please call us in advance.
  • (*2) One ticket discounted for each ID card presented. ID card may be active, dependent or retired. This discount is not available for advance purchase or website purchased tickets.
  • (*3) Scout discount given to every scout or leader who is wearing a scout uniform or has some identification showing their affiliation with a national scouting program. Free camping is also available to scouts this weekend with advance reservation.
  • (*4) Limit of two free children per adult. Adult tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth OR through the website in advance.