Louisiana’s annual events calendar is packed with culture, food, and music from New Orleans to Shreveport.
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Louisiana weather is subject to quick changes and last minute hurricanes. Things happen with festivals and cancellations do happen. Life happens so always prepare for the unexpected. Before traveling to any festivals, please be sure to double check events via the link provided as events could have been rescheduled or cancelled.
ALLIGATOR FESTIVAL Luling, LA - This St. Charles Parish classic features fried gator, carnival rides, twelve bands, crafts, and all-ages fun on the west bank of the Mississippi. (Locals Night - Free Entry) Friday 6-11 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $5 Admission Fee. Free Admission for Ages 10 and Under EVENT […]
RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL Shreveport, LA - Kicking off a 10-day celebration, Revel Fest features visual art exhibits, food vendors, music stages, and children’s activities in downtown Shreveport. Vendors serve everything from funnel cakes and seafood macaroni to favorites like Natchitoches meat pies and chicken & waffles! Over 80 artists specializing in oils, acrylics, […]
LOUISIANA SOULFOOD FALL FESTIVAL | SHREVEPORT - A feast of soul food classics, community cook-offs, and live R&B and gospel at one of Shreveport’s tastiest cultural fests. EVENT PAGE
LOUISIANA CHICKEN FESTIVAL Dubach, LA - Dubach serves up fried chicken, pageants, and parades in this small-town festival dedicated to the South’s most iconic dish. EVENT PAGE
LOUISIANA SUGAR CANE FESTIVAL New Iberia, LA - Parades, cooking contests, and cane-themed traditions fill downtown New Iberia with sweet southern culture. FROM THE HOST: “The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival loves to celebrate our sweet commodity, SUGAR! How do we celebrate all things SUGAR? We have a parade, or 2, or 3! The last full […]
BOGALUSA BLUES AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Two days of blues, funk, and soul on the banks of the Bogue Lusa Creek, with food trucks and a lively campground atmosphere. The 2025 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival is scheduled for September 26th and 27th! We look forward to seeing you there. EVENT PAGE
BAYOU BLUE FALL FESTIVAL Houma, LA - Bayou Blue Recreation Center is having its annual Fall Festival Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9 am to 5 pm. Family fun with music, food, craft vendors, bounce houses and more! This Terrebonne Parish fest blends music, food, and fall-themed games for kids and families. LOCATION: 200 Mazerac […]
YACHT ROCK MUSIC & DINNER New Orleans, LA FROM THE HOST: "Yacht Rock and Dinner in the Gardens is back! Enjoy a dinner buffet, specialty drinks, smooth tunes and one of the best vibes for grown-ups in the city. Yacht Rock and Dinner in the Gardens will be a chilled-out event where people who love […]
RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL Shreveport, LA - Kicking off a 10-day celebration, Revel Fest features visual art exhibits, food vendors, music stages, and children’s activities in downtown Shreveport. Vendors serve everything from funnel cakes and seafood macaroni to favorites like Natchitoches meat pies and chicken & waffles! Over 80 artists specializing in oils, acrylics, […]
Best Festival in History! The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a lively and immersive event that aims to recreate the atmosphere, culture, and entertainment of the Renaissance period, which typically spanned from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe. Every autumn the Louisiana Renaissance Festival creates the English village of Albright, with more than 600 […]
Now TWO ways to enjoy the lights! Drive through in your vehicle or ride on one of our tractor-pulled hayrides From the Hansons: We are the Hanson family: Ben, Amy, Parker, Kaleb and daughter-in-law Adrienne with grandson Matthew, Emily, Tommy and daughter-in-law Abby with grandson Silas and granddaughter Maisie. Ben, an East Texas native, loved […]
39TH ANNUAL CRACKLIN FESTIVAL The Port Barre Lions Club uses funds raised by the Cracklin Festival and other smaller events to support the mission of a number of worthwhile causes. Your attendance to the Cracklin Festival helps us help these causes. We would like to highlight two of those organizations here. Canoe Races & Cook-off […]
