DIRECTIONS

Head toward the city of Hammond LA
On I-12 take exit 42 and follow the signs.

From: Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Texas.
Take I-10 East to I-12
- On I-12 take exit 42 and follow the signs.

From: Kenner, Metairie, and the West Bank
Take: The Causeway, then continue straight 4 more miles, Take I-12 West toward Hammond.
On I-12 take exit 42 and follow the signs.

From: Slidell, Biloxi, and Mobile
Take I-10 East to I-12
- On I-12 take exit 42 and follow the signs.

From: McComb, Brookhaven, and Jackson
Take I-55 south to exit 29b. Go east on I-12.
- On I-12 take exit 42 and follow the signs.

FOLLOWING THE SIGNS
At Exit 42 (Hwy 3158 / airport road): Go North past the truck-stop, continue for 2 miles. When the road ends (at the airport) go right. Go 2 miles on Hwy 190, to Hwy 1064. Hwy 1064 (River Road), turn left (you will see a school at this intersection). Go 1.3 miles on Hwy 1064, the Renaissance Festival will be on the right.

Travel Tips:

There is a truck stop (restaurant, fuel, and convenience store) 7 minutes before the festival on I-12 at exit #42. - There are several camp grounds in the area; advance reservations recommended. - If asking for directions use common reference points such as the high school, airport or River Road; most people do not know local road numbers.

Primitive camping is available Friday and Saturday nights at the festival.  We recommend one of the full service campgrounds, or area hotels.

Festival Camping 985-429-9992
Hidden Oaks Campground 985-345-9244
21544 U.S. 190, Hammond LA 70401
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Campground  985-542-1507 46049 Highway 445 Robert LA 70455

Combine a trip to the Renaissance Festival with other area attractions Global Wildlife, Camp More, or one of our area museums, or enjoy a stay at one of eleven bed and breakfast get aways.  For more Tourist hot spots call the Tangipahoa Parish Tourism Center.