Louisiana Renaissance Festival
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The Louisiana Renaissance Festival.
Waymark Code: WM22C9
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2007
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The Louisiana Renaissance Festival brings to life what an English village and festive marketplace could have been like, mixed with a little bit of Louisiana spice. Experience the exciting romantic Renaissance while completing your holiday shopping from the most unique gift selections in Louisiana.
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 festival is known for having peasants, gypsies, nobles, knights, barons and visiting royalty. Villagers to look for include: Blacksmith, glassblower, carpenters, sculptors, potters, pig farmers, busty wenches, Scotsmen in kilts and men in tights. The Renaissance is also known for entertainment and events such as: Shakespeare, juggling, fire eating, magicians, sword-fighting duels, birds of prey, and jousting.
Even the food has a deliciously medieval flavor. Huge turkey legs, steak on a stake, jester chips, bread bowls, gourmet mushrooms, and dozens of other items are all available. Modern and traditional refreshments are plentiful, with a variety to chose from including hot cocoa, apple cider, soft drinks, beer, mead, and water.
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. The live interactive theater of the Renaissance festival is unmatched in today's society.
Open 10am to 5pm, rain or shine
Tickets: Adult $12, Children $7
For more information see the website where most of the above description came from:
http://www.la-renfest.com/
Date(s): From: 11/03/2007 To: 12/09/2007
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