Louisiana Renaissance Festival

09/21/2025

Last year we the LA Renaissance Festival started selling out on our second weekend, and every day since. Launching a 2025 sell out trend for Renaissance Festivals:
LA Renaissance Festival
GA Renaissance Festival
CO Renaissance Festival
MD Renaissance Festival
TN Renaissance Festival
OH Renaissance Festival
PA Renaissance Festival
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Bristol Renaissance Festival
Hot Springs Renaissance Faire
Santa Fe Renaissance Faire

Reserve your admission tickets before we continue the trend.

THIS YEAR WE STILL HAVE ADMISSION TICKETS, for now!

09/21/2025

Did you know: There is a page dedicated to merchants of the LA RenFest.

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The Shoppes of Albright at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival—the best shopping experience in history.

09/21/2025

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT Jacques Ze Whipper (NOVEMBER 1-2 ONLY)

The French can be so romantic and mysterious...add a flaming whip, and ooouh-la-la. Jacques hold the Guinness World Record for most bullwhip cracks in one minute (278!), and recently appeared on America's Got Talent.

09/20/2025

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: Pandorium Belly Dancing (All 6 weekends)

Pandorium is comprised of more than 25 talented dancers and musicians. They perform frequently throughout the Gulf South Region, engaging audiences with their live music, super shimmy skills, and their own special brand of comedy.

09/19/2025

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: The Flaming Ginger (Dec 6-7)

The Flaming Ginger is a fast-paced comedy juggling show for all ages.

09/19/2025

SEPTEMBER 19th = Talk Like A Pirate
Essential Pirate Phrases
To talk like a pirate, you need to know some key phrases:
PIRATE PHRASE MEANING
Ahoy! = Hello
Avast! = Stop or pay attention
Aye! = Yes
Arrr! = Expression of excitement
Matey = Friend
Shiver me timbers! = Expression of surprise
Scallywag = A playful term for a rogue
Walk the plank = A threat to throw someone overboard

Tips for Pirate Accent
To perfect your pirate accent, follow these steps:
Roll your 'r's: Emphasize the 'r' sound, especially at the end of words.

Drop consonants: Omit the 'g' in words like "sailing" (say "sailin'").

Use archaic terms: Replace "you" with "ye" and "your" with "yer."

Slur your words: Speak casually to capture the relaxed pirate drawl.

Fun Facts About Pirate Talk
Origin: The holiday began in 1995 when two friends, John Baur and Mark Summers, created it after a racquetball game.
Celebration: International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19 each year.
Global Phenomenon: The day has gained popularity, with various events and even themed features on websites like Facebook.
By using these phrases and tips, you'll be ready to embrace your inner pirate!

09/18/2025

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: Andrew McKee (All 6 weekends)

A storyteller and weaver of dreams in the grand Celtic tradition, this Irish bard brings to life a céilí atmosphere with music and stories for one and all.

09/18/2025

Every weekend is AWESOME!
Louisiana Renaissance Festival

09/17/2025

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: Queen Elizabeth (All 6 weekends)

Her Royal Majesty Elizabeth Regina Tudor (that's Queen Elizabeth I to you 21st-century folks) is on holiday and visiting our Village of Albright. See her in the parade, feel free to join the procession, and follow her to the Joust tournament. Once a day she also bestows Knighthoods, and Ladyships to those deserving. You can meet the queen every day of the festival.

09/16/2025

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: Beth Patterson (nov 15-16)

Multi-instrumentalist Beth Patterson is foremost a player of the eight- and ten-stringed Irish bouzoukis (adaptations of a traditional Greek instrument). Known for her razor wit and musical versatility, her performances are chock-full of drive, savage energy, and passion, laced with humor and rapport with her listeners, dishing out an eclectic repertoire of original and traditional songs.

09/16/2025