Festival Grounds
Louisiana Renaissance Festival turns the Hammond countryside into a 16th-century English village every fall, with more than 600 artisans and performers, jousting knights, and craftspeople at work along the lanes. The festival runs outdoors, rain or shine, and rustic onsite camping is available Friday and Saturday nights, though it sells out and doesn't include admission. Festival parking is about two miles along the directions route, or you can skip the lines with a rideshare from one of the nearby Robert Area RV Resorts.
Before you go
- Address
- 46468 River Rd
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor, rain or shine
- Official site
- renfest.net
- Next festival here
- Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Nov 7 to Dec 13, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Onsite camping is rustic and sells out, so book early if you want it.
- Camping and admission must be bought together in the same purchase.
- A rideshare from a Robert Area RV Resort drops you near the front gates, skipping the parking lines.
- Emotional support animals don't count as service animals here, under the ADA definition.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 600+ artisans and performers · Outdoor, rain or shine · Rustic camping Fri and Sat nights (sells out).
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a full Renaissance-village weekend with onsite camping and a bonfire.
- You're happy to rideshare in and skip the parking walk.
Think twice if
- You're relying on an emotional support animal; only ADA service animals are recognized.
- You wanted to add camping after buying admission separately; they must be purchased together.
Getting there and parking
The simplest directions to the faire put the festival parking entrance about two miles along the route, on the right, marked with signs.
Taking a rideshare or catching a lift from any of the four Robert Area RV Resorts drops you right near the front gates for a shorter walk than driving in, skipping the parking lines.
Accessibility
The festival follows the ADA definition of a service animal as a dog individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability, and does not recognize emotional support animals or companions as service animals.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (renfest.net).
Camping
Rustic onsite camping is available during faire weekends, Friday and Saturday nights, with a bonfire to swap stories after the closing cannon. Camping does not include festival admission, and both must be purchased together in the same transaction. A campground director helps keep the campground family friendly, just like the festival itself.
Each onsite camping pass is one price for the entire weekend, with up to four people per camping spot.
Food, water and what you can bring
Food and drink vendors include turkey legs, sandwiches, jester chips, Thai food, bubble tea and boba, smoked meat, fried Oreos, and Cajun seafood such as fish and chips or fried, boiled and grilled seafood.
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Quick answers
Is there camping at Louisiana Renaissance Festival?
Yes, rustic onsite camping Friday and Saturday nights, though it sells out.
Does camping include festival admission?
No. You need a valid admission ticket too, and both are purchased together in one transaction.
How many people can share a camping spot?
Up to four people per spot, at one price for the whole weekend.
How do I get to Louisiana Renaissance Festival?
The parking entrance is about two miles along the directions route, on the right, marked with signs.
Is there a way to skip the parking lines?
Yes. A rideshare or lift from a Robert Area RV Resort drops you near the front gates.
What food is available at the festival?
Turkey legs, Thai food, boba, smoked meat, fried Oreos and Cajun seafood, among others.
Are emotional support animals allowed?
No. Only ADA-defined service animals are recognized; emotional support animals don't qualify.
Does the festival run rain or shine?
Yes, it's an outdoor, rain-or-shine event.
A little history
Every fall, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival turns the Hammond countryside into a 16th-century English village, with more than 600 artisans, performers and craftspeople along its lanes, knights jousting, glassblowers and blacksmiths at work, and live shows on stages throughout the village.
The festival runs outdoors, rain or shine, recreating a 16th century English village with entertainment, demonstrations, shopping and food.