Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Fall festival · Hammond · Louisiana
A sixteenth-century English village rebuilt in the pines outside Hammond, with jousting, hundreds of costumed performers and turkey legs sold from open-air stalls. It runs weekends only, from early November into December, about forty miles east of New Orleans on River Road.
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Plan your visit
Select dates: Nov 7,8,14,15,21,22,27,28,29; Dec 5,6,12,13; 8:45am-5pm rain or shine
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 25–November 29
Color builds from November 13 · mostly bare by December 22
Sampled at Louisiana Renaissance Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (12 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 18 weather points across Louisiana, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from explorefall.com. Louisiana is running 2 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Good color holds through about December 6, giving you roughly 23 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 1 day later than Louisiana as a whole.
From New Orleans it is about 44 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Louisiana Renaissance Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Louisiana Renaissance Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Nov 7 – Dec 13. Select dates: Nov 7,8,14,15,21,22,27,28,29; Dec 5,6,12,13; 8:45am-5pm rain or shine. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Louisiana Renaissance Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 25–November 29 (best estimate November 27). Color starts around November 13 and is mostly bare by December 22.
- How do I get to Louisiana Renaissance Festival?
- Louisiana Renaissance Festival is in Hammond. The closest city is New Orleans, about 44 mi away. It's part of Louisiana's fall lineup.
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