HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — All ye far and wide are invited to the Louisiana Renaissance Festival as it returns to Hammond. During the weekends between November and December, lords and ladies can venture into the forest to immerse themselves in a recreation of the Renaissance period. Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick celebrates one year with NOPD The festival happens every fall in the English village of Albright, with over 600 artisans, entertainers and demonstrations allowing for a fun 16th-century experience. Part of the experience, are the themes set for each weekend: Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 — Romance and Masquerade Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 — Viking Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 17 — Celtic Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 — Myths and Magic Sunday, Nov. 29, Monday, Nov. 30 and Monday, Dec. 1 — Pirate Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 — Fireworks Finale Queen Elizabeth stopped by the WGNO studio to proclaim all activities to partake in. "In addition to having many of our favorite returning entertainments, we also have a whole host of new things that can be fun on each and every one of our stages," said Her Majesty. "We have turkey legs, we have Jamaican food this year, we have roasted flavored nuts and all kinds of things to enjoy." NOLA’s giant friendship bracelet traded to friends in Indianapolis The gates will open at the cannon's first blow at 9:45 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival website. WGNO will be in the Village of Albright, showcasing the sights, sounds, tastes and fun. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Drier weather to start the weekend Supreme Court rejects RNC bid to stop provisional option for some Pennsylvanians Pennsylvania’s top court reaffirms mail ballots with missing, improper dates can’t be counted  WGNO Sports Zone sit-down with Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall following 34-3, Thursday night win over Charlotte Man arrested after bicyclist killed in Marrero crash