The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is in Hammond, about 58 miles from New Orleans, on weekends from 7 November to 13 December 2026 plus Thanksgiving Friday, with turkey legs and village pubs.
Dates and details checked September 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in New Orleans around 7 to 8 November 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Louisiana Renaissance Festival runs 7 to 8 November. These are the food tours and tastings in New Orleans to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Day trip · 4 hours
Take a thrilling airboat ride of the swamps and bayous of southern Louisiana. Experience nature and wildlife as your Cajun captain safely navigates you through these a...
Guided tour · 1h 45m
Take part in a world-famous ghost and vampire tour. Enjoy an adults-only tour through the city in a small group with a guide.
Guided tour · 2 hours
In the ambiance of the beautiful Vieux Carré (French Quarter) you will travel back in time through the stories of the Créoles, the various French-speaking peoples who ...
Address: 46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401 (about 58 miles from New Orleans)
22 Apr to 2 May 2027
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Louisiana food on Fair Grounds
8-11 Apr 2027
French Quarter Festival
Louisiana food on Quarter stages
9-13 Jun 2027
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
Chef-led tasting weekend
3-4 Jun 2027
New Orleans Oyster Festival
Oysters
6 Jan to 9 Feb 2027
Mardi Gras
King cake and street food
6 Nov
Boudin, Bourbon and Beer
Boudin and Cajun small plates
