Acadiana Renaissance Faire 2027

The Acadiana Renaissance Faire returns to Ville Platte, Louisiana, on Saturdays and Sundays from January 2 through January 31, 2027. Set in Post Bonhomie, the faire explores Acadiana’s cultural roots through themed weekends, performances, artisan vendors, and food.

The grounds are located at 629 Mount Carmel Road, Ville Platte, LA 70586. The season includes 10 opening days across five weekends, with opening time at 10:00 AM.

📅 Themed Weekends

• January 2–3 — Fae Wild: Fairy-inspired fantasy opens the season.
• January 9–10 — Pirates: Post Bonhomie takes on a pirate theme.
• January 16–17 — The Voyager: Seafaring travelers and their arrival on Louisiana’s coast provide the weekend’s inspiration.
• January 23–24 — Celtic Heritage: A weekend dedicated to Celtic heritage and traditions.
• January 30–31 — Mardi Gras: Louisiana’s carnival traditions bring the season to a close.

🎭 Entertainment

The 2027 entertainment lineup includes:

• Under the Black.
• Buckler & Dirk.
• Oasis Belly Dance Studio.
• Troll Tooth (Arr & Tarr).
• Todd & Becky — A.D.D. as #&%$!
• RAW Primal Performance.
• Black Hand Smithy.
• Matt – The Fae Trickstter.
• Osteomancy Madam DeLeCroix.
• Fae Gardens.

The faire uses several stages, alongside roaming entertainment throughout the grounds.

Artisan Vendors and Food

The marketplace includes O’Bryan’s Minerals, with rocks, crystals, fossils, and handcrafted pieces; Foxy Lady Stitchery, with crocheted creations; and The Dragons Hoard, offering jewelry, accessories, fiber arts, and fine arts.

Royal Headcase brings jewelry and accessories. Food vendors include The Peasant’s Plate, serving snacks and small food items, and Celtic Curley Fries, preparing curly fries to order.

The event is part of the winter calendar of Renaissance and medieval festivals in Louisiana, with its setting drawing on the cultures connected to the region’s early history.

🎟 Tickets and Prices

Day Pass

• Adults: $13.
• Children ages 6–12: $7.
• First responders: $10.
• Children ages 5 and under: free admission.

Weekend Pass

The two-day pass covers the selected weekend.

• Adults: $25 plus a $0.63 ticket service fee.
• Children ages 6–12: $12 plus a $0.30 ticket service fee.
• Family pack, two adults and two children: $70 plus a $1.75 ticket service fee.

Season Pass

Season pass: $100 for the January season.

Choose a date and admission option through the official ticket page.

📍 Location and Getting There

Use the full address, 629 Mount Carmel Road, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586, when planning your journey. Regional access to Ville Platte includes US Highway 167 and Louisiana Highway 10, with connections to Interstate 49.

Approximate Road Distances

These approximate driving distances are measured to Ville Platte. The final distance to the faire grounds depends on your route.

• Lafayette: 42 mi.
• Alexandria: 55 mi.
• Baton Rouge: 75 mi.
• Lake Charles: 79 mi.
• Hammond: 120 mi.
• New Orleans: 157 mi.

Explore the wider Renaissance faire calendar for events in other locations and seasons.