THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON!

 RenFest Starts the 1st Saturday of November, Runs Six Weekends Nov 3 - Dec 9th 2012

*************************************************************************************************   

Everyone is welcome

to the March 10th Event. 

William Shakespear wrote "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players" (actors were called players, in Elizabethan times).  Join our cast of players at the RenFest, find out how at the cast call.

The call for villagers will be in the morning, optional Workshop that afternoon. Please let us know if you plan on attending  by Signing up to get more information by clicking here.  We emailed our annoucement with the location on Jan 14th.  Please sign up again if you did not get the email. 

2011 Cast of Villagers

If you know anyone who may be interested in joining cast please let them know, the details are here on our website www.LARF.org.

NOTE:  No prior experience required or expected.  There is a role for everyone!  There is a role for you!  Learn a little, enjoy alot!

ANYONE can signup to take our training/workshops, including families, couples, and individiuals.  Everyone is welcome, including: those who have never been on a stage, actors of community theater, and seasoned veterans of the stage.  No experience needed.  If you have a skill and would like a place to improve it, we might be able to help.  If you sing, or play an acoustic instrument, juggle, do magic, puppetry, or dance, we can probally help your performance.  Come to the Open Cast Call and find out more.  

Workshops are the Second Saturday!

Workshops are 2nd Saturday of every month March - October.

Signing up to get more infromation by clicking here

**************************************************************************************************

  The village of Albright is approximately 10 charming acres of tranquility.  Upon entering the majestic gates, You will be greeted by the many characters of Albright, it could be the Baron, the Mayor, the Inn Keeper, a fool or even the her Majesty the Queen.

There are delightful aromas and sounds filling the rustic streets of Albright.  From bagpipes to the hammer dulcimer, from roasted pecans to garlic mushrooms, your senses are delighted at every turn!  For fulfilling your thirst, there are many beverages from which to choose.  The coffee shop offers tea and hot cocoa while the Painted Badger Pub and King Head’s Tavern offer various spirits. A variety of soft drinks are found throughout the village. Piper's Pubs bring you many delicious flavors of root beer and cream ale.
As you journey around the scenic lake of Albright, you will notice many demonstrations from various craftsmen:  glassblowing, blacksmithing, candle making, woodworking, and more.  Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth is strolling the streets of Albright. Remember to shout “God Save the Queen” to show your appreciation!  If you are the quiet type, a simple bow or curtsey will do.
Entertainment is endless during your visit. There are forty stage shows everyday including: comedy, juggling, singing pirates, and clowns, just to name a few. Throughout the lanes are strolling minstrels, games, rides and more!  One of the most popular events is the joust.  Watch as fully armored knights battle on horseback as well as hand-to-hand combat.  Be sure to cheer for your favorite knight with a hearty “hip hip huzzah”.  From the romantic to adventurous, the young or young at heart, Albright provides a unique experience for everyone!
With the holidays just around the corner, you will be sure to find one of a kind gifts for that special someone. Many items are handmade and some even right before your eyes!  With a visit to the Louisiana Renaissance Festival you will create memories of historical proportions!

**************************************************************************************************  

 Follow us on facebook

facebook logo

Click the Facebook icon above, then click the "Like" button. Please share your experiences, or ask others about their mini-vacation. Take lots of photo at the RenFest, SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with your friends on facebook.

************************************************************************************************** 

http://secure.la-renfest.com

 

OnLine DISCOUNTS will be available in September.

Online tickets and passes for 2012 will be available early September!

     

  • (*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.

 

Random Fact

Things you can learn at the Ren Fest. How many points a jouster gets for knocking the other guy off his horse. Watch the Jousting demonstration. 

Opening 1st Saturday of November.

Fun & Educational

Knights Jousting! From royalty to peasants and even skilled craftsmen you are sure to enjoy the pastimes of the Renaissance. In addition there are several stage acts from swordsmen to jugglers including a full contact joust and birds of prey. The Renaissance is also known for entertainment and events such as: Shakespeare, juggling, fire eating, magicians, sword-fighting duels, birds of prey, and jousting. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a very educational experience. Learn about history, everyday life and the social structure of the European Renaissance. See demonstrations of how products were created, including swords, glassware, metalwork and much more. Hours of fun less than an hour drive from Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Slidell. When your looking for something fun to do close to home, visit the "Ren Fest." The Festival is large enough to spend the day exploring. Over 100 merchants with hand crafted wares can delight the most discriminating holiday shopper. Educational adventures and demonstrations abound. If you like entertainment there are over fifty live shows every day. William Shakespeare said all the worlds a stage, if thats true our theater is much larger than life. There is a large variety of attractions to entertain you. The festival has serious combat demonstrations, a real joust, falconry, comedy, juggling, magic, music, animals and more. There is entertainment for everyone, shows for the kids include Robin Hood and the Award winning Hobgoblin Hill puppets. There are large theaters like the Joust Arena, and the small intimate areas all over the faire. There are even a few bawdy shows for the slightly naughty. 
**********************************************************************
Get the LARF eNewsletter, periodic updates with pertinent news, information, and announcements about the festival. Click here to sign up for our ENewsletter. Click here to sign up for our ENewsletter 
**********************************************************************

Its Simple and easy to have a Romantic ENGAGEMENT / WEDDING at the La Renaissance Festival. ENGAGEMENTS: The Louisiana Renaissance Festival has facilitated surprise engagements: providing a few moments of quite seclusion, we have Augmented the most important question with violin, hammer dulcimer and other music of the grooms choice. Even an armor clad knight has asked the question at the joust arena in front of thousands (surprise its the groom-to-be). WEDDINGS: Weddings are held on the peninsula, surrounded by the calm lake, in the heart of the exciting Louisiana Renaissance Festival. We bring the romantic setting, you bring the one you love. Plenty of dates available for 2011 and 2012. Wedding planers are also welcome. Click Here to Learn More

**********************************************************************
facebook logo
Follow us on facebook Click the Facebook icon above, then click the "Like" button. Share your experiences, or ask others about their mini-vacation to the la-RenFest. Its easy to add photos and comments from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Slidell, the North Shore or anywhere.