Pirates of the Pontchartrain

Each fall the Louisiana Renaissance Fest converts a chunk of Hammond into the English Village of Albright, and each spring Albright transforms into a sea-faring town embracing the Golden Age of Piracy on the Caribbean. Expect pirate shows, games, family merriment, and swashbucklingly raucous concerts. Camping will also be available. 10 am–6 pm. $15 per day, kids younger than six are free; additional reservations can be made for whiskey, rum, tea, and beer tastings. lapop.net.

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