Clarence's Louisiana Festivals Guide 2009Clarence's Cajun radio program in Baton Rouge is on Saturdays 7pm-8 on 90.3 FM |
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This is Clarence's Louisiana festivals 2009 calendar and guide. Louisiana festivals are listed with the dates, locations and links to the festivals' web sites. Looking for a hotel in Baton Rouge? Clarence recommends the Hilton Capital Center in Downtown Baton Rouge. This is located at www.cajunradio.org/louisianafestivals.html These are the Louisiana festivals in 2009. Please email me with any date updates at clarence@cajunradio.org JANUARY 2009: Jan 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. Jan 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Jan 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Jan 1-31 The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade schedule is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jan 1-31 The New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade schedule is in New Orleans, Louisiana. February 2009: Feb 1-28 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. Feb 1-28 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Feb 1-28 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Feb 1-24 The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade schedule is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. March 2009: Mar 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. Mar 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Mar 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Mar 11-15 The Z Fest Festival is in Zachary, Louisiana. Mar 12-15 The Lagniappe Dulcimer Fete Festival is in Port Allen, Louisiana. Mar 12-15 The Washington Catfish Festival is in Washington, Louisiana. Mar 14 The St. Patrick's Day parade Baton Rouge is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mar 20-21 The Que'in On the Red is in Alexandria, Louisiana. Mar 29 The Eunice Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off Festival is in Eunice, Louisiana. Mar 27-28 The Blues and BBQ Challenge Festival is in Hammond, Louisiana. April 2009: Apr 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. Apr 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Apr 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Apr 3-5 The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Apr 5-Jun 5 The Baton Rouge downtown free outdoor concerts is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Apr 17-18 The Bayou Teche Bear Festival is in Franklin, Louisiana. Apr 17-19 The Cajun Hot Sauce Festival is in New Iberia, Louisiana. Apr 17-19 The French Quarter Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Apr 17-24 The Balfa Cajun/Creole Heritage Week is at Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Apr 18-26 The Baton Rouge Blues Week Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Apr 19 The Baton Rouge Earth Day Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Apr 22-25 The Red Stick International Animation Festival will be held in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Apr 22-26 The Festival International is in Lafayette, Louisiana. Apr 24-26 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Apr 25 The Denham Springs Spring Festival in Antique Village is in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Apr 30-May 3 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. May 2009: May 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. May 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. May 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Apr 30-May 3 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. May 1-3 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. May 2-3 The Baton Rouge Fest For All Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Apr 5-Jun 5 The Baton Rouge downtown free outdoor concerts is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. May 2-10 The Lake Charles Contraband Days Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. May 7-10 The Cochon de Lait Festival is in Mansura, Louisiana. May 22-24 The Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival is in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. May 21-24 The Shreveport Mudbug Madness Festival is in Shreveport, Louisiana. May 21-24 The Gonzales Jambalaya Festival is in Gonzales, south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. June 2009: Jun 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. Jun 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Jun 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Apr 5-Jun 5 The Baton Rouge downtown free outdoor concerts is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jun 5-7 The Church Point Buggy Festival is in Church Point, Louisiana. Jun 26-27 The Le Festivale de la Viande Boucanee (Smoked Meat) Festival is in Ville Platte, Louisiana. July 2008: July 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge July 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. July 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Jul 2-5 The Mandeville Seafood Festival is in Mandeville, Louisiana. Jul 4 The 4th July Fireworks on the Mississippi River is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jul 4-5 The Clinton Red, White, Blueberry Street Dance and Fireworks Festival is in Clinton, Louisiana 45 minutes north of Baton Rouge. Jul 4-6 The Essence Music Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana 45 minutes north of Baton Rouge. Jul 18-19 The Gonzales Swamp Pop Festival is in Gonzales, Louisiana (outside Baton Rouge). Jul 18-20 The Northwestern State University Folk Festival is in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Jul 19-20 The Cajun French Music Association Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Jul 23-25 The Louisiana Watermelon Festival is in Farmerville, Louisiana. Jul 31-Aug 3 The Satchmo Summer Fest is in New Orleans, Louisiana. August 2008: Aug 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge Aug 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Aug 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Aug 1-2 The Marshland Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Jul 31-Aug 3 The Satchmo Summer Fest is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Aug 8-10 The Hot Air Balloon Festival Championship is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Aug 16-17 The Delcambre Shrimp Festival is in Delcambre, Louisiana. Aug 24-16 The Le Cajun Festival Music Awards is in Lafayette, Louisiana. Aug 21-24 The Gueydan Duck Festival is in Gueydan, Louisiana. Aug 27-Sep 1 The Southern Decadence Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Aug 28-Sep 1 The Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is in Morgan City, Louisiana. Aug 29-30 The Mamou Cajun Music Festival is in Mamou, Louisiana. Aug 28-30 The Plaisance Zydeco Festival is near Opelousas, Louisiana. Aug 31 The Creole Zydeco Festival is in St. Martinville, Louisiana. September 2008: Sep 1 The BooZoo's Labor Day Zydeco Festival is in Iowa, Louisiana. Sep 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge Sep 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Sep 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Aug 28-Sep 1 The Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is in Morgan City, Louisiana. Sep 5-7 The Rayne Frog Festival is in Rayne, Louisiana. Sep 12-13 The Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival is in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Sep 26-27 The Jim Bowie BBQ Duel and Festival is in Vidalia, Louisiana. Sep 26-28 The Aligator Festival is in Luling, Louisiana. Sep 28 The Calca-Chew Food Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. October 2008: Oct 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge Oct 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Oct 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Oct 9-12 The Louisiana Cattle Festival is in Abbeville, Louisiana. Oct 3-5 The Lecompte Pie Festival is in Lecompte, Louisiana. Oct 3-5 The Gretna Heritage Festival is in Gretna, Louisiana. Oct 4-11 The Red River Revel is in Shreveport, Louisiana. Oct 4 The Denham Springs Fall Festival in Antique Village is in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Oct 4 The Louisiana Book Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Oct 5 The Festival Latino is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Oct 6-12 The Louisiana Cotton Festival is in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Oct 9-11 The Zwolle Tamale Fiesta is in Zwolle, Louisiana. Oct 10-12 The Sorrento Boucherie Festival is in Gonzales, Louisiana. Oct ?? The Mensaje Spanish Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Oct 10-12 The Celtic Nations Heritage Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Oct 10-12 The Lafayette Festivals Acadiens is in Lafayette, Louisiana. Oct 10-12 The Sunshine Festival is in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Oct 10-12 The Bridge City Gumbo Festival is in Bridge City, Louisiana. Oct 11-12 The DeltaFest Festival is in Monroe, Louisiana. Oct 11-12 The Awesome Art in Autumn Gardens Arts and Cultural Festival is at Houmas House Plantation near Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Oct 12 The Louisiana Tournoi is in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Oct 16-18 The International Rice Festival is in Crowley, Louisiana. Oct 18-19 The Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival is in Madisonville, Louisiana. Oct 17-19 The International Acadian Festival is in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Oct 17-19 The Andouille Festival is in St. John Parish, Louisiana. Oct 17-19 The Louisiana Gumbo Festival is in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Oct 19 The French Settlement Creole Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Oct 23-Nov 2 The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Oct 24-26 The Yambilee Festival is in Opelousas, Louisiana. Oct 25-26 The Cajun Village Oktoberfest is in Sorrento, Louisiana south of Baton Rouge. Oct 31-Nov 2 The Sabine Free state Festival is in Florien, Louisiana. November 2008: Nov 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. Nov 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Nov 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Nov 1-2 The Swamp Festival at the Audubon Zoo is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Nov 1-2 The "5000 EGG" Giant Omelette Celebration is in Abbeville, Louisiana. Nov 2 The Baton Rouge International Heritage Celebration Festival is in downtown Baton Rouge. Nov 2 The Atchafalaya Basin Festival is in Henderson, Louisiana. Oct 23-Nov 2 The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Oct 31-Nov 2 The Sabine Free state Festival is in Florien, Louisiana. Nov 1-Dec 7 The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is in Hammond, Louisiana. Nov 14-15 The Broadmoor Arts and Crafts Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nov 14-16 The Louisiana Highland Games is in Jackson, Louisiana. Nov 22 The Atchafalaya Basin Festival is in Henderson, Louisiana. Nov 29-30 The Native American Powwow is in Gonzales, Louisiana. December 2008: Dec 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. Dec 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. Dec 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. Nov 1-Dec 7 The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is in Hammond, Louisiana. Dec 1-31 The Natchitoches Christmas Festival is in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Dec 12-14 The Le Feu et l'Eau (Fire and Water) Festival is in Arnaudville, Louisiana. Dec ?? The Baton Rouge Festival of Lights is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dec ?? The Festival of the Bonfires on the Mississippi River is in Lutcher Louisiana (this is a lead up event to the Dec 24th big event). Dec ?? The Baton Rouge Christmas Parade is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dec ?? The Baton Rouge Bonfire at Magnolia Mound Plantation is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dec ?? The Baton Rouge Ice Skating is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dec ?? The Port Allen Bonfires on the Mississippi River is in Port Allen near Baton Rouge. Dec ?? The Festival of the Bonfires on the Mississippi River is in Lutcher, Gramercy and Paulina Louisiana between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. (news article) ***************************************************************************************** 2009 Huli's Louisiana Festival and Events Calendar (a physical calendar available for purchase) Huli publishes a great physical calendar that features Louisiana Festival and Events. It is the most complete listing of events in Louisiana. It lists over 500 events with dates, town names, phone numbers and websites. It is available for purchase at www.louisiana-festivals.com or at numerous stores in Louisiana. ****************************************************************************************** ***************************************************************************************** Here are last years events (2008 Festivals) ****************************************************************************************** St. Patrick's Day Events St. Patrick's Day is March 17, but there are a week's worth of events surrounding the day. Here are a few: March 9 -- Irish-Italian-Islenos Parade, St. Bernard (278-4242) March 14 -- St. Patrick's Day Parade, New Orleans (French Quarter, 525-5169; www.mollysatthemarket.net) March 15 -- Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade, New Orleans (www.irishchannelno.org) March 15 -- Irish-Italian Parade, Metairie (Veterans Memorial Boulevard; www.lairish-italian.org) March 16 -- St. Patrick's Parade, Old Metairie (833-2126) March 17 -- Bourre's St. Paddy's Block Party, Gretna (363-0028) March 17 -- Parasol's St. Patrick's Day Party, New Orleans (Irish Channel, 897-5413; www.Parasols.com) March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day Parade, New Orleans (Faubourg Marigny, 943-0785) MARCH 2008 6-9 -- Louisiana Sportsmen's Show, Gonzales (464-7363; www.lasportsmenshow.com) 7-9 -- Living History & Civil War Reenactment, Springfield (225-294-3150) 7-9 -- Chanel Spring Festival, Paulina (225-869-5778) 8 -- Cajun French Music Association Cajun Music Festival, Lafayette (337-981-2364; www.acadianvillage.org) 8-9 -- Oak Alley Plantation Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Vacherie (800-44ALLEY; www.oakalleyplantation.com) 13-16 -- Catfish Festival, Washington (337-826-3627; www.washington-la.org) 14-15 -- Bach Around the Clock, New Orleans (670-2520; www.trinitynola.com) 14-16 -- Choctaw Fireman's Fair, Choctaw (877-537-5800) 14-16 -- Rabbit Festival, Iowa (337-582-3535) 14-16 -- Oyster Festival, Amite (985-748-7156; www.amiteoysterfestival.org) 14-16 -- Audubon Pilgrimage, St. Francisville (225-635-6330; www.audubonpilgrimage.info) 15 -- Tickfaw Arts & Crafts Fair, Springfield (225-294-2218; www.lastatepark.com) 15 -- Southdown Marketplace, Houma (985-851-0154; www.southdownmuseum.org) 15-16 -- Los Islenos Fiesta, St. Bernard (278-4242; www.losislenos.org) 15-16 -- Earth Fest, New Orleans (581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org) 16 -- Chef Soiree, Covington (985-893-2570; www.chefsoiree.com) 17 -- St. Patrick's Day (See "St. Patrick's Day Events" box for activities associated with the holiday.) 16 -- Super Sunday, New Orleans (Tambourine and Fan Club parade, Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue and Moss Street, 897-9501; www.backstreetmuseum.org) 16 -- Super Sunday, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council parade, New Orleans (Washington Avenue at LaSalle Street, New Orleans, 897-9501) 19 -- St. Joseph's Day, New Orleans Piazza d'Italia (377 Poydras St., 522-7294) 19 -- St. Joseph's Altars, Gretna (1910 Monroe St., 362-0070; 610 Sixth St., 368-1313) 22 -- Crescent City Classic, New Orleans (861-8686; www.ccc10k.com) 22-23 -- Laotian New Year Festival, New Iberia (888-942-3742; www.iberiatravel.com) 26-30 -- Tennessee Williams Literary Festival, New Orleans (581-1144; www.tennesseewilliams.net) 28-29 -- Smokin' Blues & BBQ Challenge, Hammond (985-345-2490; www.hammondbluesandbbq.com) 28-30 -- Antiques Festival & Tour, Jackson (225-634-7155; www.felicianatourism.org) 28-30 -- Crawfish Festival, Chalmette (271-0537; www.visitstbernard.com) 29 -- All Town Garage Sale, Abita Springs (985-892-0711; www.townofabitasprings.com) 29-30 -- Battle of Port Hudson Reenactment, Zachary (888-677-3400; www.lastateparks.com) 29-30 -- 72nd Annual New Orleans Spring Fiesta, New Orleans (581-1367; www.springfiesta.com) 30 -- World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, Eunice (337-457-7389; www.eunice-la.com) 30 -- Allons Manger Food Festival, Belle Rose (225-473-8569) 30 -- Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, Ville Platte (Belaire Cove, 337-363-3957; www.evangelinetourism.org) APRIL 2008 2-5 -- Improv Comedy Festival, New Orleans (La Nuit Theater, 2301 Soniat St., 899-0336; www.nolacomedy.com) 3-6 -- Cypress Sawmill Festival, Patterson (800-256-2931; www.cypresssawmill.com) 4-6 -- 72nd Annual New Orleans Spring Fiesta, New Orleans (581-1367; www.springfiesta.com) 4-6 -- Cajun Hot Sauce Festival, New Iberia (337-365-7539; www.sugarena.com) 4-6 -- Boggy Bayou Festival, Pine Prairie (337-599-2031; www.evangelinetourism.com) 4-6 -- Audubon Country Birdfest, St. Francisville (225-635-6769; www.audubonbirdfest.com) 4-6 -- Kite Festival, Port Allen (800-654-9701; www.westbatonrouge.net) 4-6 -- Family Fun & Food Festival, Westlake (337-439-6585) 5 -- Freret Street Festival, New Orleans (899-5900; www.freretstreet.com) 5-6 -- Pyromania, Lafayette (337-269-0363; www.pyrocajun.com) 5-6 -- Algiers RiverFest, Algiers (362-8813; www.oldalgiersmainstreet.com) 5-6 -- Spring Garden Show, New Orleans (Botanical Gardens, City Park, 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/garden) 11-13 -- French Quarter Festival, New Orleans (522-5730; www.fqfi.org) 11-13 -- Creole Festival, Jeanerette (337-276-3615) 11-13 -- Strawberry Festival, Ponchatoula (985-542-7520; www.lastrawberryfestival.com) 11-13 -- Great Louisiana Bird Fest, Mandeville (985-626-1238; www.northlakenature.org) 12 -- Cracklin' Cookoff, Cut Off (985-632-7616) 13 -- Blessing of the Fleet, Dulac (985-563-2325) 17-19 -- Great Southern R.V. Park Bluegrass Fest, Angie (985-516-4680) 18-19 -- Bayou Teche Bear Fest, Franklin (800-256-2931; www.bayoutechebearfest.org) 18-19 -- Migratory Bird Celebration, Grand Isle (985-787-2997; www.grand-isle.com) 18-20 -- Blessing of the Fleet Festival, Lafitte (689-4101) 18-23 -- Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Week, Ville Platte (337-234-8360; www.lafolkroots.org) 19 -- Cajun Joke Telling Contest, Opelousas (877-948-8004) 19-20 -- Spring Festival, Destrehan (985-764-9315; www.destrehanplantation.org) 19-20 -- Spring Food Festival, Lockport (985-532-3117) 19-20 -- Antique Street Fair, Slidell (985-641-6316) 19-20 -- Les Bon Vieux Temps Sur La Chenal, Lakeland (225-627-5124) 19-20 -- Angola Spring Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 20 -- Blessing of the Fleet, Chauvin (985-594-5859; www.stjosephchauvin.parishesonline.com) 20 -- Earth Day Celebration, Baton Rouge (800-527-6843; www.earthdaybr.org) 23-27 -- Festival International, Lafayette (337-232-8086; www.festivalinternational.com) 25-27 -- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans (The Fair Grounds Race Course, 410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com) 25-27 -- Festival de la Prairie, Prairieville (225-673-8307) 25-27 -- Family Fun Festival, Larose (985-693-7355; www.bayoucivicclub.org) 25-27 -- LIHA Spring Powwow, Gonzales (888-775-7990; www.liha-news.com) 25-27 -- Italian Festival, Independence (800-542-7520) 25-27 -- St. Joan of Arc Spring Festival, LaPlace (529 W. Fifth St., 985-652-6310) 25-27 -- Etouffee Festival, Arnaudville (337-754-5912) 26 -- Springfest, Denham Springs (Downtown antiques district, 225-665-4666; www.denhamspringsantiquevillage.com) 26 -- Blessing on the Bayou Festival, Westwego (340-0718) 26 -- Blessing of the Fleet, Golden Meadow (985-475-5428) 26 -- Grillin' in the Park, New Iberia (337-367-8464) 26-27 -- Battle of Jackson Crossroads, Jackson (225-634-7155; www.battleofjacksoncrossroads.org) 26-27 -- St. Philomena Spring Festival, Labadieville (985-387-0321) 26-27 -- Cajun Woodstock for St. Judes, Church Point (337-684-5692; www.cajunwoodstock.com) 27 -- Laurel Valley Spring Event, Thibodaux (985-446-1187) 28-May 1 -- Louisiana Music Factory In-Store Concerts, New Orleans (210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com) 29-30 -- Ponderosa Stomp, New Orleans (House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.ponderosastomp.com) MAY 2008 1 -- Louisiana Music Factory In-Store Concerts, New Orleans (210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com) 1-4 -- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans (The Fair Ground Race Course, 410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com) 1-4 -- Contraband Days, Lake Charles (337-436-5508; www.contrabanddays.com) 1-4 -- Thibodaux's Volunteer Firemen's Fair, Thibodaux (985-448-FAIR) 2 -- Zoo-To-Do, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org) 2-4 -- Tomato Festival, Chalmette (271-2953) 2-4 -- Crawfish Festival, Breaux Bridge (337-332-6655; www.bbcrawfest.com) 2-4 -- May Festival, Abbeville (337-898-0859) 2-4 -- Little Red Church Food Fun Festival, Destrehan (985-764-6383) 3-4 -- FestforAll, Baton Rouge (225-344-8558; www.artsbr.org) 8-10 -- Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Fest, Jackson (225-629-5905) 8-11 -- Contraband Days, Lake Charles (337-436-5508; www.contrabanddays.com) 8-11 -- Cochon de Lait Festival, Mansura (318-964-2887; www.cochondelait.com) 10 -- Strawberry Jam 'n Toast, Ponchatoula (985-350-1460; www.strawberryjam.org) 15-17 -- Mayhaw Festival, Starks (337-743-6297) 16-18 -- Wagon Festival and Trail Ride, Cankton (337-668-4671) 21-25 -- New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, New Orleans (504-529-WINE; www.nowfe.com) 22-June 1 -- Cajun Heartland State Fair, Lafayette (337-265-2100; www.cajundome.com) 22-24 -- Bunk Johnson Festival, New Iberia (888-9-IBERIA) 23-24 -- Bayou Boogaloo, New Orleans (488-3865; www.thebayouboogaloo.com) 23-25 -- Greek Festival, New Orleans (282-0259; www.greekfestnola.com) 22-25 -- Jambalaya Festival, Gonzales (225-647-2937; www.jambalayafestival.org) 23-25 -- Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival, Belle Chasse (394-6328; www.plaqueminesparishfestival.com) 24 -- Swamp Pop Music Festival, Robert (985-345-9244; www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com) 25 -- Zydeco Extravaganza, Opelousas (800-346-1958; www.zydecoentertainers.com) 30 -- Back to the Beach, New Orleans (836-2205; www.saveourlake.org) JUNE 2008 1 -- Back to the Beach, New Orleans (836-2205; www.saveourlake.org) 1 -- Bayou Liberty Pirogue Races, Slidell (985-643-2581) 5-7 -- Riverbend Bluegrass Festival, Enon (985-839-9728; www.sabinebluegrass.com) 6-8 -- Bon Mange Festival, Gheens (985-537-5800) 6-8 -- Spice and Music Festival, Opelousas (800-424-5442; www.spiceandmusicfestival.com) 6-8 -- Buggy Festival, Church Point (337-684-2739; www.churchpointbuggyfestival.com) 13-15 -- Louisiana Corn Festival, Bunkie (318-346-2575; www.bunkie.com) 13-15 -- The Day the War Stopped, St. Francisville (800-789-4221; www.daythewarstopped.com) 13-15 -- Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) 13-15 -- Juneteenth Freedom Festival, Donaldsonville (225-474-5553; www.africanamericanmuseum.org) 14 -- Cajun Culture and Music Festival, Eunice (337-457-5601) 14 -- Bicycle Festival, Abita Springs (985-892-2624; www.seelouisiana.com) 14-15 -- French Market Tomato Festival, New Orleans (522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org) 27-28 -- Smoked Meat Festival, Ville Platte (337-363-6700; www.smokedmeatfestival.com) 28-29 -- Crab Festival, Lacombe (800-647-1824; www.lacombecrabcookofffestival.com) 30-July 4 -- Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath (337-937-5585; www.erath4.com) JULY 2008 1-4 -- Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath (337-937-5585; www.erath4.com) 3-5 -- Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Fest, Jackson (4225 Hwy. 952, 225-629-5905) 4 -- Watermelon Day, Bogalusa (985-839-7855) 4-6 -- Seafood Festival, Mandeville (985-624-9762; www.seafoodfest.com) 4-6 -- Essence Music Festival, New Orleans (www.essence.com) 5 -- LeBeau Zydeco Festival, LeBeau (337-623-0303) 11-13 -- Catfish Festival, Des Allemands (985-758-7542) 16-20 -- Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans (343-4285; www.talesofthecocktail.com) 18-19 -- Swamp Pop Music Festival, Gonzales (225-769-9994; www.swamppopmusicfest.com) 19-20 -- Cajun French Music and Food Festival, Lake Charles (800-456-7952; www.cfmalakecharles.org) 24-26 -- Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Grand Isle (985-787-2997; www.tarponrodeo.org) 25-26 -- Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration, St. Francisville (225-635-6502; www.audubonbirdfest.com) 31-Aug. 3 -- Satchmo SummerFest, New Orleans (522-5730; www.fqfi.org) AUGUST 2008 1-3 -- Satchmo SummerFest, New Orleans (522-5730; www.fqfi.org) 1-2 -- Marshland Festival, Lake Charles (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lake Shore Drive, 800-456-7952; www.marshlandfestival.com) 2 -- White Linen Night, New Orleans (210-0224; www.cacno.org) 7-9 -- Empire South Pass Tarpon Rodeo, Empire (Plaquemines Parish Buras Boat Harbor, 234-5111) 8 -- Red Dress Run, New Orleans (889-HASH; www.neworleanshash.com) 8-10 -- Hot Air Balloon Festival Championship, Baton Rouge (Pennington Biomedical Center, 600 Perkins Road, 225-933-2027; www.laballooning.com) 9 -- Dirty Linen Night, New Orleans (957-3540; www.royalartsdistrict.com) 14-17 -- Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet, Delcambre (337-685-2653; www.shrimpfestival.net) 15-16 -- "Le Cajun" Cajun French Music Association Festival & Awards Show, Lafayette (800-346-1958; www.cajunfrenchmusic.org) 17 -- Indian Food Festival, Kenner (888-8832; www.indianeworleans.com) 21-24 -- Duck Festival, Gueydan (337-536-6456; www.duckfestival.org) 23 -- Krewe of Oak's Mid-Summer Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans (866-9359) 29-30 -- Cajun Music Festival, Mamou (337-468-3272; www.mamoucajunmusicfestival.com) 29-31 -- Reggae Festival, Carencro (800-346-1958; www.lafayettereggae.com) 29-Sept. 1 -- Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, Morgan City (985-385-0703; www.shrimp-petrofest.org) 29-Sept. 1 -- Southern Decadence, New Orleans (522-8047; www.southern-decadence.com) 30 -- Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival, Plaisance (337-942-2392; www.zydeco.org) 31 -- Creole Zydeco Festival, St. Martinville (888-565-5939; www.cajuncountry.org) SEPTEMBER 2008 -- Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, Morgan City (985-385-0703; www.Shrimp-Petrofest.org) 1 -- Southern Decadence, New Orleans (522-8047; www.southern-decadence.com) 1 -- BooZoo's Dog Hill Festival, Lake Charles (800-456-7952; www.lakecharles.org) 5-6 -- Italian Heritage Festival, Kenner (388-8758; www.italianheritagefestival.com) 5-6 -- Cajun Food Festival, Lydia (337-365-5577) 5-7 -- Frog Festival, Rayne (337-334-2332; www.rayne.org) 5-7 -- Bayou Lafourche Antique Show and Sale, Thibodaux (985-446-3858; www.gocities.com/thibodauxantiqueshow) 6-7 -- Cajun Heritage Festival, Larose (985-537-7701) 13 -- Atchafalaya Basin Festival, Henderson (337-228-2562; www.cajuncountry.org) 14 -- St. John the Baptist Family Festival, Paradis (985-785-9553) 19-21 -- Grand Bois Inter Tribal Pow Wow, Bourg (985-594-7410) 19-21 -- Bon-Ton Family Festival, Carlyss (337-583-4800) 20 -- Cajun French Music Association Cajun Music Festival, New Iberia (888-942-3742) 20 -- Alligator Day, Hammond (985-345-3617; www.klieberttours.com) 20-21 -- Oil and Gas Festival, Evangeline (337-824-4995; www.oilandgasfestival.com) 24-27 -- Great Southern R.V. Park Bluegrass Fest, Angie (985-516-4680) 24-28 -- Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, New Iberia (888-9-IBERIA; www.hisugar.org) 26-27 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (504-522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) 26-28 -- Congo Square Rhythms Festival, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) 26-28 -- Alligator Festival, Luling (985-308-0204; www.stcharlesrotary.com) 27 -- St. Helena Forest Festival, Greensburg (225-222-4952) 27 -- National Hunting and Fishing Day, Baton Rouge (225-765-2925; www.wlf.louisiana.gov) 27 -- La Fete d'Ecologie, Thibodaux (800-259-0869; www.lafete.btnep.org) 28 -- Cal-Ca-Chew, Lake Charles (337-439-4585) 28 -- St. James Historical Society Heritage Day, Lutcher (800-367-7852) 30-Oct. 5 -- St. Tammany Parish Fair, Covington (800-634-9443) OCTOBER 2008 1-4 -- Tangipahoa Parish Fair, Amite (800-542-7520; www.tangifair.org) 1-4 -- Jefferson Davis Parish Fair, Jennings (337-824-1773) 1-5 -- St. Tammany Parish Fair, Covington (800-634-9443) 3-4 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) 4-5 -- Germanfest, Robert's Cove (337-334-8354; www.robertscovegermanfest.com) 4-5 -- Gretna Heritage Festival, Gretna (361-7748; www.gretnafest.com) 4 -- Art for Art's Sake, New Orleans (210-0224; www.cacno.org) 4 -- Antique Fall Festival, Denham Springs (225-665-4666; www.denhamspringsantiquevillage.com) 4 -- Shadows Arts and Crafts Festival, New Iberia (877-200-4924; www.shadowsontheteche.org) 4 -- Hungarian Celebration, Springfield (225-567-7899) 5 -- Sugarfest, Port Allen (225-336-2422; www.westbatonrougemuseum.com) 5 -- Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 7-12 -- Livingston Parish Fair, Livingston (225-686-1333) 7-12 -- Cotton Festival, Ville Platte (337-363-6367; www.evangelinetourism.com) 9-12 -- Louisiana Cattle Festival, Abbeville (318-893-6328; www.louisianacattlefestival.org) 9-16 -- New Orleans Film & Video Festival, New Orleans (309-6633; www.neworleansfilmfest.com) 10-11 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) 10-12 -- Gumbo Festival, Bridge City (436-4712; www.gumbofestival.org) 12 -- Carnaval Latino, New Orleans (581-2000; www.carnaval-latino.com) 10-12 -- Bourcherie, Sorrento (225-675-6550; www.ascensiontourism.com) 10-12 -- Voice of the Wetlands Festival, Houma (800-688-2732; www.voiceofthewetlands.com) 10-12 -- Festivals Acadiens, Lafayette (800-346-1958; www.festivalsacadiens.com) 10-12 -- Food and Fun Festival, Slidell (985-643-6124; www.saintmmchurch.org) 11 -- Okra Cookoff and Festival, St. Martinville (337-394-6511) 11 -- Fall for Art, Covington (985-892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org) 11-12 -- Gumbo Cookoff, New Iberia (337-364-1836; www.iberiaparish.com) 12 -- Louisiana Tournoi, Ville Platte (337-363-3343; www.louisianatournoi.com) 12 -- Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 14-19 -- Cal-Cam Parish Fair, Sulphur (337-527- 9371) 15-18 -- Washington Parish Free Fair, Franklinton (985-839-5228; www.freefair.com) 16-18 -- Rice Festival, Crowley (337-783-2108; www.ricefestival.com) 17-18 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) 17-19 -- International Acadian Fest, Plaquemine (225-687-6549; www.kc970.org) 17-19 -- Louisiana Gumbo Festival, Chackbay (877-537-5800; www.lagumbofest.com) 17-19 -- Swamp Pop Festival, Bourg (985-594-7410) 18 -- Cajun Day Jambalaya Cookoff, Springfield (225-294-2218; www.lastateparks.com) 18-19 -- Old Farmer's Day, Loranger (985-878-2360; www.oldfarmersday.com) 18-19 -- Fall Garden Show, New Orleans (Botanical Gardens, City Park, 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/garden) 18-19 -- Wooden Boat Festival, Madisonville (985-845-9200; www.lpbmaritimemuseum.org) 18-19 -- Crescent City Blues Festival, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) 18-19 -- Oak Alley Plantation Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Vacherie (800-44ALLEY; www.oakalleyplantation.com) 19 -- Pepper Fest, St. Martinville (337-367-6604; www.stmartinkiwanis.org) 19 -- Laurel Valley Village Fall Festival, Thibodaux (985-446-1187) 19 -- Feast on the Levee, Brusly (225-749-2189) 19 -- Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 22-26 -- Yambilee Festival, Opelousas (337- 948-8848; www.yambilee.com) 23-Nov. 2 -- Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, Baton Rouge (225-755-FAIR; www.gbrsf.com) 24-25 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) 24-26 -- Andouille Festival, Laplace (985-652-9569; www.stjohnla.us) 24-26 -- Fete d'Octobre, Kaplan (337-643-6472) 24-26 -- Oktoberfest, Gonzales (888-775-7990 www.oktoberfestla.com) 24-26 -- Bucktown Seafood Festival, Metairie (833-8224) 24-26 -- French Food Festival, Larose (985-693-7355, www.bayoucivicclub.org) 25-26 -- Antique Street Fair, Slidell (985-641-6316) 25-26 -- Cajun Oktoberfest, Sorrento (225-675-5572) 26 -- Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 31-Nov. 2 -- LA Swine Festival, Basile (337-432-5251; www.laswinefestival.com) NOVEMBER 2008 1 -- Great Chili Challenge, New Iberia (337-364-2273) 1 -- Southdown Fall Festival, Houma (985-851-0154; www.southdownmuseum.org) 1-2 -- Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, Baton Rouge (225-755-FAIR; www.gbrsf.com) 1-2 -- LA Swine Festival, Basile (337-432-5251; www.laswinefestival.com) 1-2 -- Celebration of the Giant Omelette, Abbeville (337-893-0013; www.giantomelette.org) 1-2 -- Oktoberfest, Ponchatoula (985-542-7520) 1-2 -- Swamp Festival, New Orleans (581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org) 1-2 -- Sunshine Festival, Donaldsonville (225-473-4814) 1-2 -- Shadows Civil War Encampment, New Iberia (877-200-4924; www.shadowsontheteche.org) 1-2 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) 2 -- International Heritage Celebration, Baton Rouge (225-930-0901; www.brcwa.com) 7-9 -- Scott Founders Day Festival, Scott (337-233-1130; www.scottlouisiana.org) 7-9 -- Cut Off Youth Center Fair, Cut Off (985-632-7616) 7-9 -- Westwego Cypress Swamp Fest, Westwego (341-1003) 8 -- Swamp Pop Music Festival, Robert (985-345-9244; www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com) 8 -- Mirliton Festival, New Orleans (Markey Park, 700 block of Piety Street, 944-5422; www.bywaterneighbors.com) 8 -- Thibodeauxville Fall Fest, Thibodaux (Downtown, 985-446-1187; www.thibodauxchamber.com) 8 -- Louisiana Book Festival, Baton Rouge (Louisiana State Capitol and various sites, 225-219-9503; www.louisianabookfestival.org) 8-9 -- Destrehan Plantation 37th Annual Fall Festival, Destrehan (13034 River Road, 985-764-9315; www.destrehanplantation.org) 8-9 -- Fiesta Latina, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) 8-9 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) 12-16 -- Words & Music: A Literary Feast, New Orleans (586-1609; www.wordsandmusic.org) 13-16 -- Cracklin' Festival, Port Barre (Veterans Memorial Park, 337-585-7646; wwwportbarrecracklinfestival.com) 14-16 -- Highland Games, Jackson (225-634-7397; www.lahighlandgames.com) 15-16 -- Covington 3 Rivers Art Festival, Covington (Historic downtown Covington, 985-871-4141; www.threeriversartfestival.com) 15-16 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) 18-Dec. 31 -- Christmas Festival, Natchitoches (www.christmasfestival.com) 22 -- Down by the Riverside Concert, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) 22-23 -- Civil War Living History Reenactment, Camp Moore (985-229-2438; www.campmoore.com) 22-23 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) 28-30 -- Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas, Franklinton (985-839-5228) 28-30 -- LIHA Fall Powwow, Robert (888-775-7990; www.LIHA-News.com) 28-30 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) 29 -- Bayou Classic, New Orleans (587-3663; www.statefarmbayouclassic.com) 29 -- Cajun Christmas Bayou Parade, Breaux Bridge (337-332-8500) DECEMBER 2008 1-31 -- Noel Acadien au Village, Lafayette (337-981-2364; www.acadianvillage.org) 1-31 -- Celebration in the Oaks, New Orleans (City Park, 483-9415; www.neworleanscitypark.com) 1-31 -- Christmas Festival, Natchitoches (www.christmasfestival.com) 5-7 -- Orange Festival, Buras (656-7599; www.orangefestival.com) 5-7 -- Christmas Arts & Crafts Expo, Covington (985-796-5853) 5-7 -- Christmas in the Country, St. Francisville (225-635-4224; www.stfrancisville.us) 6 -- Festival of Lights, Natchitoches (Downtown and Cane River Lake; www.christmasfestival.com) 6 -- Santa on the Bayou, Chauvin (985-594-2067) 6 -- Bonfire on the Levee, Vacherie (Oak Alley Plantation, 800-442-5539; www.oakalleyplantation.com) 6 -- Christmas Bonfire & Gumbo Cookoff, Jennings (337-821-5532; www.cityofjennings.com) 6 -- Bayou Christmas Boat Parade, Galliano (985-693-7355) 6 -- Christmas Bayou Boat Parade, Delcambre (888-942-3742; www.delcambreboatparade.com) 6 -- A Rural Life Christmas, Baton Rouge (LSU Rural Life Museum, 4650 Essen Lane, 225-765-2437; www.rurallife.lsu.edu) 6-7 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) 11-12 -- Candlelight Christmas Tours, White Castle (225-545-2730; www.nottoway.com) 12-14 -- Festival of the Bonfires, Lutcher/Gramercy (800-367-7852; www.festivalofthebonfires.org) 13 -- Baton Rouge Christmas Parade, Baton Rouge (800-527-6843) 13 -- Madewood Christmas Heritage, Napoleonville (Madewood Plantation House, 4250 Hwy. 308, 800-375-7151; www.madewood.com) 14 -- St. Lucy Festival of Lights, St. Martinville (337-394-6021) 14 -- Caroling in Washington Square, New Orleans (Washington Square Park, corner of Frenchmen and Dauphine streets, 888-312-0812; www.faubourgmarigny.org) 14 -- Creole Christmas Bonfire, Baton Rouge (225-343-4955; www.magnoliamound.org) 19-20 -- Candlelight Christmas Tours, White Castle (225-545-2730; www.nottoway.com) 20 -- Rivertown Christmas Festival, Port Allen (800-654-9701, www.westbatonrouge.net) 20 -- Christmas Boat Parade, Bourg (800-688-2732) 21 -- Caroling in Jackson Square & Home Tour, New Orleans (French Quarter, 523-7047; www.patioplanters.org) 24 -- Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee, Lutcher/Gramercy (800-367-7852; www.festivalofthebonfires.org) laff Home Site index |