2009 Louisiana Renaissance Festival Student Day Program



Click here for our online ordering system, which allows you to create and make changes to your reservation whenever it is convenient for you, as well as automatically sending you a confirmation copy by email!

We have schools that routinely travel several hours to visit our event, and often have questions that would like to be able to ask about before they arrive.

To make it easier to reach our office we have several additional telephone numbers throughout Southern Louisiana and Misssissipppi that will allow local telephone access from most nearby areas. The Student Day office is at extension 250.

Telephone Numbers

Hammond: (985) 429-9992 - New Orleans: (504) 322-4278
Baton Rouge (225) 910-6418 - Slidell: (985) 718-4649
Lafayette: (337) 205-9612 - Jackson, MS: (601) 213-4243
Biloxi, MS: (228) 207-1548 - All Other Areas: (866) 249-1138


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One of the hawks that fly during the Birds of Prey show ADMISSION TICKETS: Student and adult advance purchase tickets are $8.00 per person, with one free chaperone ticket for every ten student tickets purchased. A 10% discount will be given if we receive payment in full for your order prior to October 20th. All advance orders will include a $7 packing and shipping charge. Ticket reservations may be made any time prior to November 10th, which will allow us to have your complete order shipped to you or waiting for you when you arrive. If you have additional people join your group, they may purchase their tickets at the festival on the day of the event for $9 (plus tax).

ADVANCE ORDER & UNUSED TICKETS: To receive the advance purchase discount rate, we recommend you order enough tickets for everyone thinking of attending when you place your initial order. If you have unused tickets you may return them (10 tickets or 10% of your order, whichever is more) to the festival ticket booth for a full refund. Larger adjustments must be coordinated prior to 4pm on Friday November 13th. Refunds will be checks sent to the school between December 10th and December 20th.
PROGRAMS: As soon as the Student Day schedule is finalized we will post it on out web site. We will also ensure everyone that places an order gets a copy of the schedule. Additional copies will be available for both teachers and students at the festival entrance gate. Weaving Demonstrations
Welcome to the Best Field Trip in History!
We are excited to have the chance to introduce you and your students to the Renaissance!

Come join us at our 8th annual Student Day Program at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival! All pictures on this page were taken during the Student Day Program at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, and helps illustrate the wide variety of things we have to offer.

Students have their picture taken at the Festival

TIME: Gates open from 9am to 2pm. Students may arrive any time after 8:00 am.
DATES:
Grades 7-12 date is Tuesday November 17th
Grades 5-9 date isWednesday November 18th
Grades K-6 & Home School is Thursday Nov 19th
These dates are suggested dates to ensure most students attending on any given date are of the same age group. If you are unable to come on a specific date, you are welcome to select a different date for your students to attend.

Basic admission includes access to the festival site, admission to all stage shows and demonstrations. all vendor booths are open during our Student Day program, however some booths that normally carry high cost items may substitute other items to make the event more affordable for students. Rides and games typically run $2-$3 each, drinks are $1-2 each and food items are typically $3-5 each. A water fountain is also available near the Royal Kitchen.

EARLY PAYMENT BONUS: For ticket orders that are paid by in full by October 20th will receive a 10% discount. This is our way of saying 'Thank You' for paying your invoice early.

DELIVERY OF TICKETS:
We will mail out all orders as we receive payment through November 5th. A $7 shipping fee will be added to your order to cover the cost of preparing and shipping your ticket order. Please note that orders paid after November 5th will be held at the festival ticket booth for pickup to ensure they are not lost in shipping.
The Sliding Joust ride
Jousting, always a crowd pleaser
BAG LUNCHES: Bag lunches are available for $3.75 each and consist of turkey with cheese sandwich, chips, fruit, Capri Sun fruit juice and condiments. Bag lunches must be purchased in advance, and will be in boxes for pickup by school. Bag lunch orders are non-refundable and must be paid prior to your arrival. On school day our usual festival concessions, including our turkey legs, will be available. Food items typically range between one and five dollars. You may also elect to bring your own lunches.