Tickets available at the gate or online.
Open every weekend of NOV, first two of Dec.
10am to 5pm, Rain or Shine!
Download the 2009 Show Schedule to print and bring to the festival! (pdf)
Six person Singing Pirate Troupe.
Pirate music and silly comedy all wrapped into one little naughty-cal package destined to appeal to that hidden (and not so hidden) pirate in all of us.
(Cameo re-appearance on the King Stage, last weekend only.)
Falconry, the sport of Kings. Falcons and Hawks are on Display the entire day, every day. Stop by the ‘ Raptor ARENA‘ to see them up close and personal.
Sorry: ~no pets or other animals~ at display area or during performances.
Comedy Pirate Troupe
With his fifteen-string lute slung over his shoulder, Craig has become a familiar presence in the lanes of “Albright.” His songs of love, faith, and mirth in combination with clever lyrics, have made him a festival favorite. His calm demeanor, pleasant outlook, and friendly spirit will warm your heart. Find Craig in the lanes every day of faire.
Join our Villagers and Nobles as they dance on the Royal Green for the entrainment of her Majesty. New dances taught every day, some dances allow for volunteers from the audience. Happening once a day on the Royal Green at the Queens Pavilion next to the peninsula.
Delightfully raunchy humor to tickle yer funny bone. Comedy from beyond the grave. The ded pirate king of comedy. Last three weekends only, NEW Show this year.
Blacksmithing demonstrations are done all day at the Dragon Watch forge. Owned by Sir Larwence who brings in many talented smiths to demonstrate what can be made with metal. Demonstrations vary but examples are always present, from small pins to heavy swords.
Hawks, owls, and falcons, are released to majestically fly free.
An Entertaining and Educational demonstration of the ancient Art of Falconry using trained free -flying Owls, falcons and Hawks. "The office of Royal Falconer was created in the courts of medieval kings around 900 B.C.. The Royal Falconer ranked 4th from the king himself.
Meet Marquise and Ima Nutte, Just A couple of clowns foolin’ around.
FOOL SCHOOL:
Learn how to be a fool, or at least look like one! Starring 2 Fools and a Dim Wit.
THE UNTRAINED DOG SHOW:
Come and see Blockhead, the Border Collie, outwit Marquise and Ima Nutte.
THE ROYAL FOOLS VARIETY SHOW:
Juggling, magic, and a grand finale with 20 china spinning plates.
Pipes, drums and family attitude. Enjoy bagpipe harmonies and connect with your clan in this show featuring down home Scottish music and fun. Suitable for all ages. Questions welcome, straight answers occasionally given.
Straight back from a stint at Disney, Master Glass Blower MARK HALLER IS BACK! This amazing glass blower is both fascinating and educational to watch. His passion for his craft is evident in his demonstrations and products. Feel free to ask any question about glass or glass blowing and get an entertainingly truthful answer.
Fantasy, Foolery, and Fairy Tales with hand-carved puppets. See puppet theater as it was in the Middle Ages. Winner of the UNIMA Citation of Excellence for “Dance of Death” (the Oscar of the puppetry) 4 different shows a day.
ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON:
St. George must slay the dragon to win Princess Sabra of Egypt.
DANCE OF DEATH:
Death takes on all comers and has a merry time of it.
PUNCH AND JUDY:
Marital bliss in the Middle Ages. Lots of little things hitting each other.
QUEST FOR RICE PUDDING:
Performed with antique Indonesian puppets. A favorite with the little ones.
THREE TERRIBLE TASKS:
Two reluctant Russian heroes face monsters to win Princess Marya.
TEMPTATION OF ST. ANTHONY:
Pluto sends his demons to claim St. Anthony's soul and eat his pet pig.
BEAR HAS A BIRTHDAY:
How can Bear find guests for his birthday when they think he wants to eat them?
A jugglin' fool from a young age. See danger mixed with a bad idea or seven. In an exceptional comedy show with audience participation, appropriate for the whole family.
On stage and in the lanes, don't miss Jamison. Look for the exuberant Fire Juggling show featuring this orchestrator of Fire Juggling and Laughs.
A fully armored contact joust and hand-to-hand combat demonstration. This crowd favorite is a main attraction to the festival. It is held twice a day in the "Joust ARENA," which can hold up to 5,000 people.
Children can be declared a Lady or a Knight, by her majesty Queen Elizabeth and her royal court. Happening once a day on the Royal Green at the Queens Pavilion next to the peninsula in the Lake.
The LOST BOYS are the original rock and roll band from 1599. Their revolutionary new futuristic sound is fun and energetic and often strangely familiar! Come sing, dance, and clap along to the music of the Ren Fab Four; you may even find yourself part of the show! Last three weekends only. (Loud Music)
Celtic and Folk Music
Hand to Hand Combat demonstration. This is a very fast paced competition. If you are interested in this form of martial arts be sure to inquire after the demonstration.
International juggling sensation and Official Jester of Muncaster Castle, Paolo performs dangerous stunts mixed with hilarious comedy. A joyous misadventure in every show!
Meet a Young Queen Elizabeth, SHE is one of the most impressive monarchs of all time
The Renaissance Living History Center will be providing daily demonstrations in 16th Century Daily Life, Candle making, Cooking and Baking, Butter Churning, Woodworking and Wood Carving, period games, midwife-ing, and herbal life. Most of the demonstrations will occur all day with cooking/baking in the morning to early afternoon. RLHC - Where re-creation meets recreation.
Join Robin Hood and Maid Marian for magical storytelling! Six members of
the audience star in these high-energy, interactive retellings of "St.
George & the Dragon" and "The Tales of Robin Hood"! Heroes, villains,
cheering, screaming, and hilarity ensues!
The Royal Parade circles the entire lake on its way to the early joust. Be sure to catch it in the noon hour. Feel free to follow it to the Joust.
The Cooper-smith is an all day demonstration. The prepared show is about 10 minutes. Starts whenever a new group of people are present. Plenty of additional information, lots of Q&A, and visual examples. Tools explained, when inquired.
The TORTUGA TWINS a comedy story-telling troupe that redefines tall tales and favorite fables. Join in the fun as this tights-wearing trio brings you seemingly untold stories; Enjoy the funny antics of Raphael, D’Angelo, and Scaramouche.
See the Tortuga Twins twist history and legend into a tale fraught with laughter, frivolity, and a Merry Man or two. Join in the fun as the tights-wearing trio brings you the untold story of Robin Hood, Maid Marion, and the Sheriff of Nottingham. This is our most FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW (G)
(The Pirate Comedy Show) The Tortuga Twins are caught in the middle as Captain Morgan battles her arch-nemesis, Bluebeard, for the affections of the Island Queen. Avast, ya would-be pirates - she's rumored to have more than coconuts beneath her grass skirt! (PG)
Enjoy this farcical retelling of the famed fairytale starring Granny, Red Riding Hood, and The Big Bad Wolf. Presented in a way that only The Tortuga Twins could deliver - it will leave you howling with laughter and wondering what they've got in that darn basket! (PG)
Join the Tortuga Twins as they match wits and swords as they compete to find out who is the best swordsman. This naughty, bawdy, R-rated show is NOT for children, it is probably not even for adults – But it IS guaranteed to leave you rolling in the aisles. (R, for Adults)
Many people wear costumes to the faire; you can too if you like. With so many people dressed so many different ways the Baron of Albright has given us a way to know his citizens from visitors. He has given his citizens a badge. When they are not working the local villagers of Albright wear a badge to prove their citizenship. This Brass Badge with a Black star is this years badge of citizenship. Look for it to know for sure you are talking to a visitor, or citizen. Stop by the Dripping Dog in and ask how you can volunteer to be a villager next year. [Rated G], present every day of faire.
Hammer Dulcimer music, instrumental performances throughout the day. This predecessor to the piano is interesting to hear and fascinating to watch. Feel free to ask questions or watch in awe. Present every day of faire.
The WASHING WELL WENCHES redefining sexy since 1492. This comical group is a "splashing" good time. Note: This is a funny show if you see it you will laugh, if you sit close to the was pit you will be splashed.
The Washing Well Wenches will be at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival every weekend of November and the first two of December.
Shakespeare is better with boobs
Trust us. We should know. Our audiences always love Shakespeare when we perform it. Seats fill up fast whenever we take to the stage. People unable to find a seat in the audience will stand in the lanes and paths surrounding the stage, just to watch us perform.
Yes, we wear corsets and skirts and we certainly aren't afraid to shake what our mamas gave us but we're so much more than that. We're a group of talented actresses that have a knack for making Shakespeare easier to understand for the average Janes and Joes out there. With us, Shakespeare is entertaining. More importantly, it's just downright fun.
And our audiences appreciate it. They laugh a lot and clap until their hands are sore. Even better, they come back, time and time again. They buy season passes just to catch our shows over and over. In other words, they join our 'flock' of fans... and we couldn't love them more.
Now, imagine Shakespeare when it was new. Not centuries old, performed a million different ways, and done over and over again. Ink still wet, hot off the presses, in full folio regalia, men dressed in drag to perform the female parts, the whole nine yards. Wait, what? Did that just read "men dressed in drag"? Yup! It wasn't until decades after his death that women were allowed to perform in any play, much less Shakespeare's.
We think that is terribly unfair. Thus, why we are getting revenge on history! We've taken some of Shakespeare's most famous plays, scrunched them into one act shows, and play all the parts ourselves; both male and female! We think it's infinitely more fun that way. We know you will, too!
