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Thoughts on the Louisiana Renaissance Fest in Hammond?
Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:20 am
Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:20 am
Thinking about taking the wife and kids this weekend. I haven’t been to a Ren Fest since I was a kid at the one outside of Houston.
Anything we should know before going? Anything we should either make it a point to see, or better yet, avoid?
Anything we should know before going? Anything we should either make it a point to see, or better yet, avoid?
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Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:22 am to PrawnMichaels
Love going. We dress up. Bring lots of money—especially for mead and turkey legs.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:25 am to PrawnMichaels
its fun.
My favorite are the comedy shows (some adult only) and the birds of prey exhibit. Kids have a great time too.
My favorite are the comedy shows (some adult only) and the birds of prey exhibit. Kids have a great time too.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:29 am to PrawnMichaels
It's way better than you'd expect for a Renaissance Festival in Hammond.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:30 am to PrawnMichaels
It's kind of like an LSU game.
You're surrounded by weirdos but if you try just a little bit, you'll have an awesome time.
You're surrounded by weirdos but if you try just a little bit, you'll have an awesome time.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:35 am to LSUfan4444
I love it. As long as you don't go expecting a super detailed true to history ren fest. The shows are fun. Food is not bad in most places. Root beer is amazing. They have a lot of vendors selling there. Joust is entertaining and the birds of prey show gets a big crowd too. Lots of funny shows too
Bring cash
Bring cash
Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:43 am to PrawnMichaels
I went once and had a blast. Bring plenty cash and go in a good mood. I went during a Saints game and it wasn’t crowded.
I’ve been to the huge Texas REN Fest twice and it’s massive but crowded, almost too much. The Hammond one is nice esp with kids.
I’ve been to the huge Texas REN Fest twice and it’s massive but crowded, almost too much. The Hammond one is nice esp with kids.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 11:48 am to PrawnMichaels
i live right around the corner, we go every year multiple weekends.
your kids will have a blast
bring cash
make a lap around the pond first and get the lay of the land, check performance times of stuff you want to see, etc.
you can get very drunk without much effort
weather should be perfect
dont miss:
paolo garbonzo
jousting
sword swallower
washing wenches
bagpipes
belly dancers
get turkey legs, jester chips, scotch eggs, etc whatever looks good...the food is way better than it needs to be
your kids will have a blast
bring cash
make a lap around the pond first and get the lay of the land, check performance times of stuff you want to see, etc.
you can get very drunk without much effort
weather should be perfect
dont miss:
paolo garbonzo
jousting
sword swallower
washing wenches
bagpipes
belly dancers
get turkey legs, jester chips, scotch eggs, etc whatever looks good...the food is way better than it needs to be
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:03 pm to cgrand
It's a lot of fun.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:04 pm to PrawnMichaels
It's a blast. Like others have said, the jousting and the birds of prey shows are great. Also the guy who mocks you while you try to hit him with tomatoes
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:05 pm to PrawnMichaels
quote:YES, parking is a MAJOR mofo and traffic to get to the parking rivals post game LSU football traffic.
Anything we should know before going?
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:05 pm to cgrand
I could go for a turkey leg
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:30 pm to PrawnMichaels
others have covered the basics already.
agree the joust, birds of prey, and glass blower are all standard stuff and fun to watch. good shops.
its on the small side to other festivals but still lot of fun.
pay attention to the weather. if it rained few days before you go. anticipate some muddiness and dress appropriately.
oh, and definitely if you want to enjoy a turkey leg, bring some flossers lol. i hate walking around rest of the day with turkey chunks wedged between my teeth,
agree the joust, birds of prey, and glass blower are all standard stuff and fun to watch. good shops.
its on the small side to other festivals but still lot of fun.
pay attention to the weather. if it rained few days before you go. anticipate some muddiness and dress appropriately.
oh, and definitely if you want to enjoy a turkey leg, bring some flossers lol. i hate walking around rest of the day with turkey chunks wedged between my teeth,
This post was edited on 10/30/24 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:31 pm to biglego
quote:
Bring plenty cash
Should I bring silver pennys?
Do they accept groats? Or should I bring half-groats?
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:40 pm to PrawnMichaels
quote:
Anything we should know before going?
Filled with
1- Nerds
2- Cleavage
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:42 pm to PrawnMichaels
quote:
I was a kid at the one outside of Houston.
If you think it will be like the one outside of Houston you will very disappointed.
Posted on 10/30/24 at 12:42 pm to WaterSplashesBack
quote:no it isn’t
YES, parking is a MAJOR mofo and traffic to get to the parking rivals post game LSU football traffic.
parking is in a huge grass lot, right next to the grounds. And it’s free. You don’t know what you are talking about
Posted on 10/30/24 at 1:22 pm to cgrand
Traffic getting therr often backs up to near the interstate exit. Sure did last year idiot
Posted on 10/30/24 at 1:22 pm to PrawnMichaels
It’s fun, especially for little kids. Go see the jousting and falconry show
This post was edited on 10/30/24 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 10/30/24 at 1:26 pm to DesScorp
quote:
Filled with
1- Nerds
2- Cleavage
Never been but these are a few of my favorite things.
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