Clarence's Louisiana Festivals 2010 List, Calendar and GuideClarence'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 2010 calendar and guide. Louisiana festivals 2010 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 2010. Please email me with any date updates at clarence@cajunradio.org 2010 "Louisiana Festivals 2010" (Clarence's festival calendar) is a comprehensive list of festivals and events in Louisiana. Note: I am still updating Louisian festivals 2010 dates, but Louisiana festivals are usually around the same weekend each year. Until I get them all updated, you can verify the date of any festival by clicking on the festival link. :) Clarence January 2010 Louisiana Festivals: January 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. January 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. January 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. January 1-31 The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade schedule is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. January 1-31 The New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade schedule is in New Orleans, Louisiana. February 2010 Louisiana Festivals: February 1-28 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. February 1-28 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. February 1-28 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. February 1-16 The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade schedule is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. March 2010 Louisiana Festivals: March 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. March 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. March 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. March 24-28 The Z Fest Festival is in Zachary, Louisiana. March 11-14 The Lagniappe Dulcimer Fete Festival is in Port Allen, Louisiana. March 12-14 The Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival at Nichols State University is in Thibodaux, Louisiana. (public invited) March ??-?? The Washington Catfish Festival is in Washington, Louisiana. March 13 The St. Patrick's Day parade Baton Rouge is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. March 19-20 The Que'in On the Red is in Alexandria, Louisiana. March 28 The Eunice Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off Festival is in Eunice, Louisiana. March 26-27 The Smokin' Blues and BBQ Challenge Festival is in Hammond, Louisiana. March ??-?? The Celtic Nations Heritage Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. April 2010 Louisiana Festivals: April 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. April 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. April 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. April 9-11 The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. April 9-Jun 5 The Baton Rouge downtown free outdoor concerts is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. April 11 The Baton Rouge International Heritage Celebration Festival is in downtown Baton Rouge. April 16-18 The Bayou Teche Bear Festival is in Franklin, Louisiana. April ??-?? The Cajun Hot Sauce Festival is in New Iberia, Louisiana. April 9-11 The French Quarter Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. April 16-23 The Balfa Cajun/Creole Heritage Week is at Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, Louisiana. April ??-?? The Baton Rouge Blues Week Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. April 18 The Baton Rouge Earth Day Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. April 21-25 The Festival International is in Lafayette, Louisiana. April 23-25 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. April 24 The Denham Springs Spring Festival in Antique Village is in Denham Springs, Louisiana. April 29-May 2 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. May 2010 Louisiana Festivals: 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. April 29-May 2 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. April 30 - May 2 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. May 1-2 The Baton Rouge Fest For All Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. April 9-June 5 The Baton Rouge downtown free outdoor concerts is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. April 27 - May 9 The Lake Charles Contraband Days Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. May 6-9 The Cochon de Lait Festival is in Mansura, Louisiana. May 29-31 The Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival is in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. May 27-30 The Shreveport Mudbug Madness Festival is in Shreveport, Louisiana. May 27-30 The Gonzales Jambalaya Festival is in Gonzales, south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. June 2010 Louisiana Festivals: June 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. June 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. June 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. April 9-June 5 The Baton Rouge downtown free outdoor concerts is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. June 4-6 The Church Point Buggy Festival is in Church Point, Louisiana. June 25-26 The Le Festivale de la Viande Boucanee (Smoked Meat) Festival is in Ville Platte, Louisiana. -- July 2010 Louisiana Festivals: 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. July 2-5 The Mandeville Seafood Festival is in Mandeville, Louisiana. July 4 The 4th July Fireworks on the Mississippi River is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. July 4-5 The Clinton Red, White, Blueberry Street Dance and Fireworks Festival is in Clinton, Louisiana 45 minutes north of Baton Rouge. July 4-6 The Essence Music Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana 45 minutes north of Baton Rouge. July 18-19 The Gonzales Swamp Pop Festival is in Gonzales, Louisiana (outside Baton Rouge). July 18-20 The Northwestern State University Folk Festival is in Natchitoches, Louisiana. July 19-20 The Cajun French Music Association Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. July 23-25 The Louisiana Watermelon Festival is in Farmerville, Louisiana. July 31-Aug 3 The Satchmo Summer Fest is in New Orleans, Louisiana. August 2010 Louisiana Festivals: August 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge August 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. August 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. August 1-2 The Marshland Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. July 31-Aug 3 The Satchmo Summer Fest is in New Orleans, Louisiana. August 8-10 The Hot Air Balloon Festival Championship is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. August 13-16 The Delcambre Shrimp Festival is in Delcambre, Louisiana. August 24-16 The Le Cajun Festival Music Awards is in Lafayette, Louisiana. August 27-30 The Gueydan Duck Festival is in Gueydan, Louisiana. August 29-30 The Mamou Cajun Music Festival is in Mamou, Louisiana. September 2010 Louisiana Festivals: September 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge September 1-30 Baton Rouge Free Downtown Outdoor Concert Series September 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. September 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. September 2-7 The Southern Decadence Festival is in New Orleans, Louisiana. September 3-5 The Plaisance Zydeco Festival is near Opelousas, Louisiana. September 3-7 The Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is in Morgan City, Louisiana. September 6 The Creole Zydeco Festival is in St. Martinville, Louisiana. September 7 The BooZoo's Labor Day Zydeco Festival is in Iowa, Louisiana. September 11-12 The Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival is in Natchitoches, Louisiana. September 18-19 The Jim Bowie BBQ Duel and Festival is in Vidalia, Louisiana. September 25-27 The Aligator Festival is in Luling, Louisiana. September 27 The Calca-Chew Food Festival is in Lake Charles, Louisiana. October 2010 Louisiana Festivals: October 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge October 1-30 Baton Rouge Free Downtown Outdoor Concert Series October 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. October 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. October 2-4 The Lecompte Pie Festival is in Lecompte, Louisiana. October 2-4 The Gretna Heritage Festival is in Gretna, Louisiana. October 3 The Denham Springs Fall Festival in Antique Village is in Denham Springs, Louisiana. October 3-10 The Red River Revel is in Shreveport, Louisiana. October 8-10 The Zwolle Tamale Fiesta is in Zwolle, Louisiana. October 8-11 The Louisiana Cattle Festival is in Abbeville, Louisiana. October 8-11 The Louisiana Gumbo Festival is in Thibodaux, Louisiana. October 9-11 The Lafayette Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is in Lafayette, Louisiana. October 9-11 The Sunshine Festival is in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. October 9-11 The Bridge City Gumbo Festival is in Bridge City, Louisiana. October 10-11 The Awesome Art in Autumn Gardens Arts and Cultural Festival is at Houmas House Plantation near Donaldsonville, Louisiana. October 10-11 The Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival is in Madisonville, Louisiana. October 13-18 The Louisiana Cotton Festival is in Ville Platte, Louisiana. October 15-17 The International Rice Festival is in Crowley, Louisiana. October 16-18 The Sorrento Boucherie Festival is in Gonzales, Louisiana. October 16-18 The International Acadian Festival is in Plaquemine, Louisiana. October 16-18 The Andouille Festival is in St. John Parish, Louisiana. October 17 The Louisiana Book Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. October 18 The Louisiana Tournoi is in Ville Platte, Louisiana. October 18 The French Settlement Creole Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. October 22-Nov 1 The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. October 21-25 The Yambilee Festival is in Opelousas, Louisiana. October 24-25 The Cajun Village Oktoberfest is in Sorrento, Louisiana south of Baton Rouge. October 30-31 The South Louisiana Black Pot Cookoff and Festival is in Lafayette, Louisiana October 30-Nov 1 The KBON Fan Appreciation Party and Festival is in Rayne, Louisiana November 2010 Louisiana Festivals: November 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. November 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. November 1-30 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. October 30-Nov 1 The KBON Fan Appreciation Party and Festival is in Rayne, Louisiana October 22-Nov 1 The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. November 7-8 The "5000 EGG" Giant Omelette Celebration is in Abbeville, Louisiana. November 7-Dec 13 The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is in Hammond, Louisiana. November 7-8 The Audubon Zoo SwampFest is in New Orleans, Louisiana. November 10-13 The Red Stick International Animation Festival will be held in Baton Rouge Louisiana. November 12-15 The Rayne Frog Festival is in Rayne, Louisiana. November 13-15 The Westwego Cypress Swamp Fest is in Westwego, Louisiana. November 14 The Atchafalaya Basin Festival is in Henderson, Louisiana. November 20-21 The Broadmoor Arts and Crafts Festival is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. November 28-29 The Native American Powwow is in Gonzales, Louisiana. December 2010 Louisiana Festivals: December 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Baton Rouge. December 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in New Orleans. December 1-31 There are Various Cajun Dances in Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Louisiana. November 7-Dec 13 The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is in Hammond, Louisiana. December 1-31 The Natchitoches Christmas Festival is in Natchitoches, Louisiana. December 4-5 The Le Feu et l'Eau (Fire and Water) Festival is in Arnaudville, Louisiana. December 11 The Baton Rouge Festival of Lights is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. December 11-13 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). December 12 The Baton Rouge Christmas Parade is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. December 13 The Baton Rouge Bonfire at Magnolia Mound Plantation is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. December 18-Jan 3 The Baton Rouge Ice Skating is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. December ?? The Port Allen Bonfires on the Mississippi River is in Port Allen near Baton Rouge. December ?? The Festival of the Bonfires on the Mississippi River is in Lutcher, Gramercy and Paulina Louisiana between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. (news article) ************************************************************************************************ Huli's Louisiana Festivals 2010 and Events Calendar (a physical calendar available for purchase): ************************************************************************************************ Huli publishes a great physical calendar that features Louisiana Festivals 2010 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. ***************************************************************************************** Clarence's Favorite 2010 Louisiana Festivals: ****************************************************************************************** Clarence really likes Festivals Acadiennes et Creole in Lafayette, Louisiana. Also, Louisiana Festivals 2010 events that make Clarence's top list are the Red Stick International Animation Festival in Baton Rouge and Mardi Gras. The Festival of Bonfires 2010 is also a great event. A Louisiana Festival 2010 favorite is the Baton Rouge Country Music Festival. ***************************************************************************************** Here are previous years events (2008 Festivals) ****************************************************************************************** (not 2010) 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 (not 2010) March 6-9 -- Louisiana Sportsmen's Show, Gonzales (464-7363; www.lasportsmenshow.com) March 7-9 -- Living History & Civil War Reenactment, Springfield (225-294-3150) March 7-9 -- Chanel Spring Festival, Paulina (225-869-5778) March 8 -- Cajun French Music Association Cajun Music Festival, Lafayette (337-981-2364; www.acadianvillage.org) March 8-9 -- Oak Alley Plantation Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Vacherie (800-44ALLEY; www.oakalleyplantation.com) March 13-16 -- Catfish Festival, Washington (337-826-3627; www.washington-la.org) March 14-15 -- Bach Around the Clock, New Orleans (670-2520; www.trinitynola.com) March 14-16 -- Choctaw Fireman's Fair, Choctaw (877-537-5800) March 14-16 -- Rabbit Festival, Iowa (337-582-3535) March 14-16 -- Oyster Festival, Amite (985-748-7156; www.amiteoysterfestival.org) March 14-16 -- Audubon Pilgrimage, St. Francisville (225-635-6330; www.audubonpilgrimage.info) March 15 -- Tickfaw Arts & Crafts Fair, Springfield (225-294-2218; www.lastatepark.com) March 15 -- Southdown Marketplace, Houma (985-851-0154; www.southdownmuseum.org) March 15-16 -- Los Islenos Fiesta, St. Bernard (278-4242; www.losislenos.org) March 15-16 -- Earth Fest, New Orleans (581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org) March 16 -- Chef Soiree, Covington (985-893-2570; www.chefsoiree.com) March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day (See "St. Patrick's Day Events" box for activities associated with the holiday.) March 16 -- Super Sunday, New Orleans (Tambourine and Fan Club parade, Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue and Moss Street, 897-9501; www.backstreetmuseum.org) March 16 -- Super Sunday, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council parade, New Orleans (Washington Avenue at LaSalle Street, New Orleans, 897-9501) March 19 -- St. Joseph's Day, New Orleans Piazza d'Italia (377 Poydras St., 522-7294) March 19 -- St. Joseph's Altars, Gretna (1910 Monroe St., 362-0070; 610 Sixth St., 368-1313) March 22 -- Crescent City Classic, New Orleans (861-8686; www.ccc10k.com) March 22-23 -- Laotian New Year Festival, New Iberia (888-942-3742; www.iberiatravel.com) March 26-30 -- Tennessee Williams Literary Festival, New Orleans (581-1144; www.tennesseewilliams.net) March 28-29 -- Smokin' Blues & BBQ Challenge, Hammond (985-345-2490; www.hammondbluesandbbq.com) March 28-30 -- Antiques Festival & Tour, Jackson (225-634-7155; www.felicianatourism.org) March 28-30 -- Crawfish Festival, Chalmette (271-0537; www.visitstbernard.com) March 29 -- All Town Garage Sale, Abita Springs (985-892-0711; www.townofabitasprings.com) March 29-30 -- Battle of Port Hudson Reenactment, Zachary (888-677-3400; www.lastateparks.com) March 29-30 -- 72nd Annual New Orleans Spring Fiesta, New Orleans (581-1367; www.springfiesta.com) March 30 -- World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, Eunice (337-457-7389; www.eunice-la.com) March 30 -- Allons Manger Food Festival, Belle Rose (225-473-8569) March 30 -- Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, Ville Platte (Belaire Cove, 337-363-3957; www.evangelinetourism.org) APRIL 2008 (not 2010) These are old festivals that are not in 2010. April 2-5 -- Improv Comedy Festival, New Orleans (La Nuit Theater, 2301 Soniat St., 899-0336; www.nolacomedy.com) April 3-6 -- Cypress Sawmill Festival, Patterson (800-256-2931; www.cypresssawmill.com) April 4-6 -- 72nd Annual New Orleans Spring Fiesta, New Orleans (581-1367; www.springfiesta.com) April 4-6 -- Cajun Hot Sauce Festival, New Iberia (337-365-7539; www.sugarena.com) April 4-6 -- Boggy Bayou Festival, Pine Prairie (337-599-2031; www.evangelinetourism.com) April 4-6 -- Audubon Country Birdfest, St. Francisville (225-635-6769; www.audubonbirdfest.com) April 4-6 -- Kite Festival, Port Allen (800-654-9701; www.westbatonrouge.net) April 4-6 -- Family Fun & Food Festival, Westlake (337-439-6585) April 5 -- Freret Street Festival, New Orleans (899-5900; www.freretstreet.com) April 5-6 -- Pyromania, Lafayette (337-269-0363; www.pyrocajun.com) April 5-6 -- Algiers RiverFest, Algiers (362-8813; www.oldalgiersmainstreet.com) April 5-6 -- Spring Garden Show, New Orleans (Botanical Gardens, City Park, 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/garden) April 11-13 -- French Quarter Festival, New Orleans (522-5730; www.fqfi.org) April 11-13 -- Creole Festival, Jeanerette (337-276-3615) April 11-13 -- Strawberry Festival, Ponchatoula (985-542-7520; www.lastrawberryfestival.com) April 11-13 -- Great Louisiana Bird Fest, Mandeville (985-626-1238; www.northlakenature.org) April 12 -- Cracklin' Cookoff, Cut Off (985-632-7616) April 13 -- Blessing of the Fleet, Dulac (985-563-2325) April 17-19 -- Great Southern R.V. Park Bluegrass Fest, Angie (985-516-4680) April 18-19 -- Bayou Teche Bear Fest, Franklin (800-256-2931; www.bayoutechebearfest.org) April 18-19 -- Migratory Bird Celebration, Grand Isle (985-787-2997; www.grand-isle.com) April 18-20 -- Blessing of the Fleet Festival, Lafitte (689-4101) April 18-23 -- Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Week, Ville Platte (337-234-8360; www.lafolkroots.org) April 19 -- Cajun Joke Telling Contest, Opelousas (877-948-8004) April 19-20 -- Spring Festival, Destrehan (985-764-9315; www.destrehanplantation.org) April 19-20 -- Spring Food Festival, Lockport (985-532-3117) April 19-20 -- Antique Street Fair, Slidell (985-641-6316) April 19-20 -- Les Bon Vieux Temps Sur La Chenal, Lakeland (225-627-5124) April 19-20 -- Angola Spring Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) April 20 -- Blessing of the Fleet, Chauvin (985-594-5859; www.stjosephchauvin.parishesonline.com) April 20 -- Earth Day Celebration, Baton Rouge (800-527-6843; www.earthdaybr.org) April 23-27 -- Festival International, Lafayette (337-232-8086; www.festivalinternational.com) April 25-27 -- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans (The Fair Grounds Race Course, 410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com) April 25-27 -- Festival de la Prairie, Prairieville (225-673-8307) April 25-27 -- Family Fun Festival, Larose (985-693-7355; www.bayoucivicclub.org) April 25-27 -- LIHA Spring Powwow, Gonzales (888-775-7990; www.liha-news.com) April 25-27 -- Italian Festival, Independence (800-542-7520) April 25-27 -- St. Joan of Arc Spring Festival, LaPlace (529 W. Fifth St., 985-652-6310) April 25-27 -- Etouffee Festival, Arnaudville (337-754-5912) April 26 -- Springfest, Denham Springs (Downtown antiques district, 225-665-4666; www.denhamspringsantiquevillage.com) April 26 -- Blessing on the Bayou Festival, Westwego (340-0718) April 26 -- Blessing of the Fleet, Golden Meadow (985-475-5428) April 26 -- Grillin' in the Park, New Iberia (337-367-8464) April 26-27 -- Battle of Jackson Crossroads, Jackson (225-634-7155; www.battleofjacksoncrossroads.org) April 26-27 -- St. Philomena Spring Festival, Labadieville (985-387-0321) April 26-27 -- Cajun Woodstock for St. Judes, Church Point (337-684-5692; www.cajunwoodstock.com) April 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(not 2010) These are not Louisiana Festivals 2010. These are previous years festivals in Louisiana. May 1 -- Louisiana Music Factory In-Store Concerts, New Orleans (210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com) May 1-4 -- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans (The Fair Ground Race Course, 410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com) May 1-4 -- Contraband Days, Lake Charles (337-436-5508; www.contrabanddays.com) May 1-4 -- Thibodaux's Volunteer Firemen's Fair, Thibodaux (985-448-FAIR) May 2 -- Zoo-To-Do, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org) May 2-4 -- Tomato Festival, Chalmette (271-2953) May 2-4 -- Crawfish Festival, Breaux Bridge (337-332-6655; www.bbcrawfest.com) May 2-4 -- May Festival, Abbeville (337-898-0859) 2-4 -- Little Red Church Food Fun Festival, Destrehan (985-764-6383) May 3-4 -- FestforAll, Baton Rouge (225-344-8558; www.artsbr.org) May 8-10 -- Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Fest, Jackson (225-629-5905) May 8-11 -- Contraband Days, Lake Charles (337-436-5508; www.contrabanddays.com) May 8-11 -- Cochon de Lait Festival, Mansura (318-964-2887; www.cochondelait.com) May 10 -- Strawberry Jam 'n Toast, Ponchatoula (985-350-1460; www.strawberryjam.org) May 15-17 -- Mayhaw Festival, Starks (337-743-6297) May 16-18 -- Wagon Festival and Trail Ride, Cankton (337-668-4671) May 21-25 -- New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, New Orleans (504-529-WINE; www.nowfe.com) May 22-June 1 (not 2010) -- Cajun Heartland State Fair, Lafayette (337-265-2100; www.cajundome.com) May 22-24 -- Bunk Johnson Festival, New Iberia (888-9-IBERIA) May 23-24 -- Bayou Boogaloo, New Orleans (488-3865; www.thebayouboogaloo.com) May 23-25 -- Greek Festival, New Orleans (282-0259; www.greekfestnola.com) May 22-25 -- Jambalaya Festival, Gonzales (225-647-2937; www.jambalayafestival.org) May 23-25 -- Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival, Belle Chasse (394-6328; www.plaqueminesparishfestival.com) May 24 -- Swamp Pop Music Festival, Robert (985-345-9244; www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com) May 25 -- Zydeco Extravaganza, Opelousas (800-346-1958; www.zydecoentertainers.com) May 30 -- Back to the Beach, New Orleans (836-2205; www.saveourlake.org) JUNE 2008 (not 2010) June 1 -- Back to the Beach, New Orleans (836-2205; www.saveourlake.org) June 1 -- Bayou Liberty Pirogue Races, Slidell (985-643-2581) June 5-7 -- Riverbend Bluegrass Festival, Enon (985-839-9728; www.sabinebluegrass.com) June 6-8 -- Bon Mange Festival, Gheens (985-537-5800) June 6-8 -- Spice and Music Festival, Opelousas (800-424-5442; www.spiceandmusicfestival.com) June 6-8 -- Buggy Festival, Church Point (337-684-2739; www.churchpointbuggyfestival.com) June 13-15 -- Louisiana Corn Festival, Bunkie (318-346-2575; www.bunkie.com) June 13-15 -- The Day the War Stopped, St. Francisville (800-789-4221; www.daythewarstopped.com) June 13-15 -- Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) June 13-15 -- Juneteenth Freedom Festival, Donaldsonville (225-474-5553; www.africanamericanmuseum.org) June 14 -- Cajun Culture and Music Festival, Eunice (337-457-5601) June 14 -- Bicycle Festival, Abita Springs (985-892-2624; www.seelouisiana.com) June 14-15 -- French Market Tomato Festival, New Orleans (522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org) June 27-28 -- Smoked Meat Festival, Ville Platte (337-363-6700; www.smokedmeatfestival.com) June 28-29 -- Crab Festival, Lacombe (800-647-1824; www.lacombecrabcookofffestival.com) June 30-July 4 -- Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath (337-937-5585; www.erath4.com) June JULY 2008 (not 2010) The Louisiana Festivals for 2010 are located further up this page. July 1-4 -- Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath (337-937-5585; www.erath4.com) July 3-5 -- Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Fest, Jackson (4225 Hwy. 952, 225-629-5905) July 4 -- Watermelon Day, Bogalusa (985-839-7855) July 4-6 -- Seafood Festival, Mandeville (985-624-9762; www.seafoodfest.com) July 4-6 -- Essence Music Festival, New Orleans (www.essence.com) July 5 -- LeBeau Zydeco Festival, LeBeau (337-623-0303) July 11-13 -- Catfish Festival, Des Allemands (985-758-7542) July 16-20 -- Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans (343-4285; www.talesofthecocktail.com) July 18-19 -- Swamp Pop Music Festival, Gonzales (225-769-9994; www.swamppopmusicfest.com) July 19-20 -- Cajun French Music and Food Festival, Lake Charles (800-456-7952; www.cfmalakecharles.org) July 24-26 -- Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Grand Isle (985-787-2997; www.tarponrodeo.org) July 25-26 -- Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration, St. Francisville (225-635-6502; www.audubonbirdfest.com) July 31-Aug. 3 -- Satchmo SummerFest, New Orleans (522-5730; www.fqfi.org) AUGUST 2008 (not 2010) Check out Louisiana Festivals 2010 at the beginning of the page. August 1-3 -- Satchmo SummerFest, New Orleans (522-5730; www.fqfi.org) August 1-2 -- Marshland Festival, Lake Charles (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lake Shore Drive, 800-456-7952; www.marshlandfestival.com) August 2 -- White Linen Night, New Orleans (210-0224; www.cacno.org) August 7-9 -- Empire South Pass Tarpon Rodeo, Empire (Plaquemines Parish Buras Boat Harbor, 234-5111) August 8 -- Red Dress Run, New Orleans (889-HASH; www.neworleanshash.com) August 8-10 -- Hot Air Balloon Festival Championship, Baton Rouge (Pennington Biomedical Center, 600 Perkins Road, 225-933-2027; www.laballooning.com) August 9 -- Dirty Linen Night, New Orleans (957-3540; www.royalartsdistrict.com) August 14-17 -- Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet, Delcambre (337-685-2653; www.shrimpfestival.net) August 15-16 -- "Le Cajun" Cajun French Music Association Festival & Awards Show, Lafayette (800-346-1958; www.cajunfrenchmusic.org) August 17 -- Indian Food Festival, Kenner (888-8832; www.indianeworleans.com) August 21-24 -- Duck Festival, Gueydan (337-536-6456; www.duckfestival.org) August 23 -- Krewe of Oak's Mid-Summer Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans (866-9359) August 29-30 -- Cajun Music Festival, Mamou (337-468-3272; www.mamoucajunmusicfestival.com) August 29-31 -- Reggae Festival, Carencro (800-346-1958; www.lafayettereggae.com) August 29-Sept. 1 -- Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, Morgan City (985-385-0703; www.shrimp-petrofest.org) August 29-Sept. 1 -- Southern Decadence, New Orleans (522-8047; www.southern-decadence.com) August 30 -- Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival, Plaisance (337-942-2392; www.zydeco.org) August 31 -- Creole Zydeco Festival, St. Martinville (888-565-5939; www.cajuncountry.org) SEPTEMBER 2008 (not 2010) Louisiana Festivals 2010 that are in October are located at the top. September -- Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, Morgan City (985-385-0703; www.Shrimp-Petrofest.org) September 1 -- Southern Decadence, New Orleans (522-8047; www.southern-decadence.com) September 1 -- BooZoo's Dog Hill Festival, Lake Charles (800-456-7952; www.lakecharles.org) September 5-6 -- Italian Heritage Festival, Kenner (388-8758; www.italianheritagefestival.com) September 5-6 -- Cajun Food Festival, Lydia (337-365-5577) September 5-7 -- Frog Festival, Rayne (337-334-2332; www.rayne.org) September 5-7 -- Bayou Lafourche Antique Show and Sale, Thibodaux (985-446-3858; www.gocities.com/thibodauxantiqueshow) September 6-7 -- Cajun Heritage Festival, Larose (985-537-7701) September 13 -- Atchafalaya Basin Festival, Henderson (337-228-2562; www.cajuncountry.org) September 14 -- St. John the Baptist Family Festival, Paradis (985-785-9553) September 19-21 -- Grand Bois Inter Tribal Pow Wow, Bourg (985-594-7410) September 19-21 -- Bon-Ton Family Festival, Carlyss (337-583-4800) September 20 -- Cajun French Music Association Cajun Music Festival, New Iberia (888-942-3742) September 20 -- Alligator Day, Hammond (985-345-3617; www.klieberttours.com) September 20-21 -- Oil and Gas Festival, Evangeline (337-824-4995; www.oilandgasfestival.com) September 24-27 -- Great Southern R.V. Park Bluegrass Fest, Angie (985-516-4680) September 24-28 -- Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, New Iberia (888-9-IBERIA; www.hisugar.org) September 26-27 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (504-522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) September 26-28 -- Congo Square Rhythms Festival, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) September 26-28 -- Alligator Festival, Luling (985-308-0204; www.stcharlesrotary.com) September 27 -- St. Helena Forest Festival, Greensburg (225-222-4952) September 27 -- National Hunting and Fishing Day, Baton Rouge (225-765-2925; www.wlf.louisiana.gov) September 27 -- La Fete d'Ecologie, Thibodaux (800-259-0869; www.lafete.btnep.org) September 28 -- Cal-Ca-Chew, Lake Charles (337-439-4585) September 28 -- St. James Historical Society Heritage Day, Lutcher (800-367-7852) September 30-Oct. 5 -- St. Tammany Parish Fair, Covington (800-634-9443) OCTOBER 2008 (not 2010) October 1-4 -- Tangipahoa Parish Fair, Amite (800-542-7520; www.tangifair.org) October 1-4 -- Jefferson Davis Parish Fair, Jennings (337-824-1773) October 1-5 -- St. Tammany Parish Fair, Covington (800-634-9443) October 3-4 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) October 4-5 -- Germanfest, Robert's Cove (337-334-8354; www.robertscovegermanfest.com) October 4-5 -- Gretna Heritage Festival, Gretna (361-7748; www.gretnafest.com) October 4 -- Art for Art's Sake, New Orleans (210-0224; www.cacno.org) October 4 -- Antique Fall Festival, Denham Springs (225-665-4666; www.denhamspringsantiquevillage.com) October 4 -- Shadows Arts and Crafts Festival, New Iberia (877-200-4924; www.shadowsontheteche.org) October 4 -- Hungarian Celebration, Springfield (225-567-7899) October 5 -- Sugarfest, Port Allen (225-336-2422; www.westbatonrougemuseum.com) October 5 -- Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) October 7-12 -- Livingston Parish Fair, Livingston (225-686-1333) October 7-12 -- Cotton Festival, Ville Platte (337-363-6367; www.evangelinetourism.com) October 9-12 -- Louisiana Cattle Festival, Abbeville (318-893-6328; www.louisianacattlefestival.org) October 9-16 -- New Orleans Film & Video Festival, New Orleans (309-6633; www.neworleansfilmfest.com) October 10-11 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) October 10-12 -- Gumbo Festival, Bridge City (436-4712; www.gumbofestival.org) October 12 -- Carnaval Latino, New Orleans (581-2000; www.carnaval-latino.com) October 10-12 -- Bourcherie, Sorrento (225-675-6550; www.ascensiontourism.com) October 10-12 -- Voice of the Wetlands Festival, Houma (800-688-2732; www.voiceofthewetlands.com) October 10-12 -- Festivals Acadiens, Lafayette (800-346-1958; www.festivalsacadiens.com) October 10-12 -- Food and Fun Festival, Slidell (985-643-6124; www.saintmmchurch.org) October 11 -- Okra Cookoff and Festival, St. Martinville (337-394-6511) October 11 -- Fall for Art, Covington (985-892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org) October 11-12 -- Gumbo Cookoff, New Iberia (337-364-1836; www.iberiaparish.com) October 12 -- Louisiana Tournoi, Ville Platte (337-363-3343; www.louisianatournoi.com) October 12 -- Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) October 14-19 -- Cal-Cam Parish Fair, Sulphur (337-527- 9371) October 15-18 -- Washington Parish Free Fair, Franklinton (985-839-5228; www.freefair.com) October 16-18 -- Rice Festival, Crowley (337-783-2108; www.ricefestival.com) October 17-18 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) October 17-19 -- International Acadian Fest, Plaquemine (225-687-6549; www.kc970.org) October 17-19 -- Louisiana Gumbo Festival, Chackbay (877-537-5800; www.lagumbofest.com) October 17-19 -- Swamp Pop Festival, Bourg (985-594-7410) October 18 -- Cajun Day Jambalaya Cookoff, Springfield (225-294-2218; www.lastateparks.com) October 18-19 -- Old Farmer's Day, Loranger (985-878-2360; www.oldfarmersday.com) October 18-19 -- Fall Garden Show, New Orleans (Botanical Gardens, City Park, 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/garden) October 18-19 -- Wooden Boat Festival, Madisonville (985-845-9200; www.lpbmaritimemuseum.org) October 18-19 -- Crescent City Blues Festival, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) October 18-19 -- Oak Alley Plantation Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Vacherie (800-44ALLEY; www.oakalleyplantation.com) October 19 -- Pepper Fest, St. Martinville (337-367-6604; www.stmartinkiwanis.org) October 19 -- Laurel Valley Village Fall Festival, Thibodaux (985-446-1187) October 19 -- Feast on the Levee, Brusly (225-749-2189) October 19 -- Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) October 22-26 -- Yambilee Festival, Opelousas (337- 948-8848; www.yambilee.com) October 23-Nov. 2 -- Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, Baton Rouge (225-755-FAIR; www.gbrsf.com) October 24-25 -- Oktoberfest-Deutsches Haus, New Orleans (522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org) October 24-26 -- Andouille Festival, Laplace (985-652-9569; www.stjohnla.us) October 24-26 -- Fete d'Octobre, Kaplan (337-643-6472) October 24-26 -- Oktoberfest, Gonzales (888-775-7990 www.oktoberfestla.com) October 24-26 -- Bucktown Seafood Festival, Metairie (833-8224) October 24-26 -- French Food Festival, Larose (985-693-7355, www.bayoucivicclub.org) October 25-26 -- Antique Street Fair, Slidell (985-641-6316) October 25-26 -- Cajun Oktoberfest, Sorrento (225-675-5572) October 26 -- Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) October 31-Nov. 2 -- LA Swine Festival, Basile (337-432-5251; www.laswinefestival.com) October NOVEMBER 2008 (not 2010) Louisiana Festivals 2010 are in November. November 1 -- Great Chili Challenge, New Iberia (337-364-2273) November 1 -- Southdown Fall Festival, Houma (985-851-0154; www.southdownmuseum.org) November 1-2 -- Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, Baton Rouge (225-755-FAIR; www.gbrsf.com) November 1-2 -- LA Swine Festival, Basile (337-432-5251; www.laswinefestival.com) November 1-2 -- Celebration of the Giant Omelette, Abbeville (337-893-0013; www.giantomelette.org) November 1-2 -- Oktoberfest, Ponchatoula (985-542-7520) November 1-2 -- Swamp Festival, New Orleans (581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org) November 1-2 -- Sunshine Festival, Donaldsonville (225-473-4814) November 1-2 -- Shadows Civil War Encampment, New Iberia (877-200-4924; www.shadowsontheteche.org) November 1-2 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) November 2 -- International Heritage Celebration, Baton Rouge (225-930-0901; www.brcwa.com) November 7-9 -- Scott Founders Day Festival, Scott (337-233-1130; www.scottlouisiana.org) November 7-9 -- Cut Off Youth Center Fair, Cut Off (985-632-7616) November 7-9 -- Westwego Cypress Swamp Fest, Westwego (341-1003) November 8 -- Swamp Pop Music Festival, Robert (985-345-9244; www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com) November 8 -- Mirliton Festival, New Orleans (Markey Park, 700 block of Piety Street, 944-5422; www.bywaterneighbors.com) November 8 -- Thibodeauxville Fall Fest, Thibodaux (Downtown, 985-446-1187; www.thibodauxchamber.com) November 8 -- Louisiana Book Festival, Baton Rouge (Louisiana State Capitol and various sites, 225-219-9503; www.louisianabookfestival.org) November 8-9 -- Destrehan Plantation 37th Annual Fall Festival, Destrehan (13034 River Road, 985-764-9315; www.destrehanplantation.org) November 8-9 -- Fiesta Latina, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) November 8-9 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) November 12-16 -- Words & Music: A Literary Feast, New Orleans (586-1609; www.wordsandmusic.org) November 13-16 -- Cracklin' Festival, Port Barre (Veterans Memorial Park, 337-585-7646; wwwportbarrecracklinfestival.com) November 14-16 -- Highland Games, Jackson (225-634-7397; www.lahighlandgames.com) November 15-16 -- Covington 3 Rivers Art Festival, Covington (Historic downtown Covington, 985-871-4141; www.threeriversartfestival.com) November 15-16 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) November 18-Dec. 31 -- Christmas Festival, Natchitoches (www.christmasfestival.com) November 22 -- Down by the Riverside Concert, New Orleans (588-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org) November 22-23 -- Civil War Living History Reenactment, Camp Moore (985-229-2438; www.campmoore.com) November 22-23 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) November 28-30 -- Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas, Franklinton (985-839-5228) November 28-30 -- LIHA Fall Powwow, Robert (888-775-7990; www.LIHA-News.com) November 28-30 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) November 29 -- Bayou Classic, New Orleans (587-3663; www.statefarmbayouclassic.com) November 29 -- Cajun Christmas Bayou Parade, Breaux Bridge (337-332-8500) DECEMBER 2008 (not 2010) There are lots of cool events in Louisiana during 2010. December 1-31 -- Noel Acadien au Village, Lafayette (337-981-2364; www.acadianvillage.org) December December 1-31 -- Celebration in the Oaks, New Orleans (City Park, 483-9415; www.neworleanscitypark.com) December 1-31 -- Christmas Festival, Natchitoches (www.christmasfestival.com) December 5-7 -- Orange Festival, Buras (656-7599; www.orangefestival.com) December 5-7 -- Christmas Arts & Crafts Expo, Covington (985-796-5853) December 5-7 -- Christmas in the Country, St. Francisville (225-635-4224; www.stfrancisville.us) December 6 -- Festival of Lights, Natchitoches (Downtown and Cane River Lake; www.christmasfestival.com) December 6 -- Santa on the Bayou, Chauvin (985-594-2067) December 6 -- Bonfire on the Levee, Vacherie (Oak Alley Plantation, 800-442-5539; www.oakalleyplantation.com) December 6 -- Christmas Bonfire & Gumbo Cookoff, Jennings (337-821-5532; www.cityofjennings.com) December 6 -- Bayou Christmas Boat Parade, Galliano (985-693-7355) December 6 -- Christmas Bayou Boat Parade, Delcambre (888-942-3742; www.delcambreboatparade.com) December 6 -- A Rural Life Christmas, Baton Rouge (LSU Rural Life Museum, 4650 Essen Lane, 225-765-2437; www.rurallife.lsu.edu) December 6-7 -- Renaissance Festival, Hammond (985-429-9992; www.larf.org) December 11-12 -- Candlelight Christmas Tours, White Castle (225-545-2730; www.nottoway.com) December 12-14 -- Festival of the Bonfires, Lutcher/Gramercy (800-367-7852; www.festivalofthebonfires.org) December 13 -- Baton Rouge Christmas Parade, Baton Rouge (800-527-6843) December 13 -- Madewood Christmas Heritage, Napoleonville (Madewood Plantation House, 4250 Hwy. 308, 800-375-7151; www.madewood.com) December 14 -- St. Lucy Festival of Lights, St. Martinville (337-394-6021) December 14 -- Caroling in Washington Square, New Orleans (Washington Square Park, corner of Frenchmen and Dauphine streets, 888-312-0812; www.faubourgmarigny.org) December 14 -- Creole Christmas Bonfire, Baton Rouge (225-343-4955; www.magnoliamound.org) December 19-20 -- Candlelight Christmas Tours, White Castle (225-545-2730; www.nottoway.com) December 20 -- Rivertown Christmas Festival, Port Allen (800-654-9701, www.westbatonrouge.net) December 20 -- Christmas Boat Parade, Bourg (800-688-2732) December 21 -- Caroling in Jackson Square & Home Tour, New Orleans (French Quarter, 523-7047; www.patioplanters.org) December 24 -- Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee, Lutcher/Gramercy (800-367-7852; www.festivalofthebonfires.org) Louisiana area festivals for March St. Patrick's & St. Joseph's Events. It doesn't matter if you're Irish or Italian, you'll be sure to get your fill of parades, beads and fresh produce. Complete coverage French Quarter Wine Festival , March 6. 10. 12. 17. 19. 24. 26. 31. Le Meritage at The Maison Dupuy, 1001 Rue Toulouse. Call (504) 586-8000 for more information or visit http://www.frenchquarterwinefestival.com Old Mandeville Jane Austen Festival March 6,7,8, Mandeville, Louisiana. Festival fosters the fine art of letter writing, a motif common to the works of Jane Austen. Click here for more details. The Great Alligator Race March 7, Bouligny Plaza, Main Street, Iberia. 5,000 gators will race down the Bayou Teche for $5.00 a ticket to win prizes! Food, drink, music, live gators, fun jumps, and rock climbing wall. Free admission starting at noon. Call (337) 367-3277. Shadows-on-the-Teche Arts & Crafts Show March 7, 317 E. Main Street New Iberia, La. Arts & Crafts Show, vendors will showcase their handmade items. Go to www.shadowsontheteche.org or call (877) 200-4924 for more information. Frisco Fest 2009 March 7-8, San Francisco Plantation, 2010 Garyville 1-985-535-2351 www.sanfranciscoplantation.org. Events include a 25 mile bike race, 5k Fun Run, local arts & crafts, couchon de lait, LSU Master Gardeners and a Chef's Choice Cook-Off. $5 adults; 12 & under free. Soul Fest March March 7-8 The Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, La., Great food, local crafts and live music featuring Najee and George Porter. For more information. (504)581-4629. Greater New Orleans Expo Bird Fair March 7-8. John A. Alario Center, Westwego. Your best source for birds directly from the breeders. Bird foods, treats, toys, cages and more! More info here CFMA Cajun Day, March 12-15, Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Community Center, N. Jefferson Avenue. 225-336-2423.Celebration of Cajun culture with music, dancing and food. Sponsored by the Cajun French Music Association. Washington Catfish Festival, March 12-15 Washington, baseball field at I-49, exit 25. 337-826-3627. Parade, crafts, carnival, music, food catfish cook-off. http://townofwashingtonla.org/catfish.htm Lagniappe Dulcimer Festival March 13-15, Port Allen Community Center, West Baton Rouge Museum, 749 N. Jefferson Ave. Performances; jam sessions; concerts; dulcimer, banjo and fiddle instruction; and vendors. 225.223.2361. Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival, March 13-15, Independence, 473 W. Railroad Ave. Sicilian cuisine, a spaghetti cook-off, rides, music, car show, motorcycle poker run and a St. Joseph's altar. 985.878.2050. St. Peter Chanel Spring Festival March 13-15, Paulina, 2590 Louisiana 44. Rides, pie-throwing contest, games, 5K race, washer board tournament, food and music. 225.869.5778. Louisiana Sportsmen's Show & Festival March 13-15, Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road, Gonzales. Displays of sport fishing gear, boats, hunting equipment, food, contests, fishing and hunting seminars, music, and children's activities. 464.7363. http://www.lasportsmenshow.com. Jubilee Festival of Arts and Humanities March 13-April 23, Thibodaux, Nicholls State University and citywide. Humanities festival with theater, music, environmental discussions, food, literary presentations and folk-lifelife demonstrations. 985.448.4273. Gretna Arts & Crafts Festival, March 14, Gretna, Huey P. Long Avenue at Sixth Street. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Crafts, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, a writers tent and a German beer garden. Contact Margie Camardelle at (504) 341-5745. Madisonville Garden Show March 14, Town Hall and grounds, 704 Water St., Madisonville. Plants, gardening products, speakers, music. 985.792.1585. Destrehan Plantation Spring Arts and Crafts Festival March 14-15, Destrehan, Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road. Music, food, antiques, crafts, entertainment, house tours. 985.764.9315. Acadiana Barrel Race Association March 15, SugArena, 2010 Acadiana Fairgrounds 713 NW Bypass (Hwy 3212) New Iberia, La 70560. Barrel Race Competition, Concessions. Call (337) 365-7539 for more information. Chef Soiree, March 15. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, LA. For more information call (985) 893- 2570. 12th Annual Wild Game Supper March 19 (Tentative). Larose Civic Center. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Click here or call (985) 693-7355 for more information. Jubilee Festival of Arts and Humanities March 19 - April 24. Thibodaux, Nicholls State University and citywide. 985-493-ARTS www.nicholls.edu/jubilee. Humanities festival with theater, music, environmental discussions, food, folklore demonstrations. Fifth annual State of the Nation Art and Performance Festival March 19-22, New Orleans, multiple venues in the 7th Ward, 9th Ward and Faubourg Marigny. Regional art and performance festival, featuring theater, music, dance, visual art and workshops. 225.571.2929. Bach Around the Clock March 20-21, New Orleans, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. (504) 670-2520. Continuous music, dance, theater, yoga, choral performances, celebrating the 321st birthday of J.S. Bach. For more information. Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival March 20-21, Thibodaux, 331 Madewood Drive, campus of Nicholls State University. Cajun music, food, crafts, demonstrations and Cajun storytelling. 985.449.7181. 12th Annual Cajun Zydeco Swamp Stomp Festival March 20-21. Held at Nichools State University, LA Hwy. 1 Thibodaux. For tickets & info contact: Anke Toon (985) 448-4633. http://www.nicholls.edu/swamp_stomp/ Iowa Rabbit Festival, March 20-22, Lawrence Toups Jr. Memorial Park. $7 adults, $1 children (6-12), free children under 6. A 1960s inspired festival where Miss Bunny will be crowned, there's a carnival, petting zoo, craft booth and more. For more information, check out their website here or call them at 337-582-3044. http://www.iowarabbitfestival.org/ Audubon Pilgrimage March 20-22 St. Francisville, various locations. 225-635-6330, 888-677-2838. Tours of antebellum homes and gardens, demonstrations of early rural life. Amite Oyster Festival March 20-22. Amite, Tangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds. (985) 748-7156. Oyster celebration with entertainment, games and oyster-shucking and -eating contests. Calling of the Tribes Powwow March 20-22, Houma, Terrebonne Livestock Arena, 221 Moffit Road (new location). American Indian celebration with intertribal dancing, arts and crafts, food, and music. 985.856.3953, 985.879.2373. Soul Revival 2009 March 21, Fulton Street, New Orleans, La. Patron Party, featuring legendary singer John Boutte. Soulful down home cooking under the big tent. Spiritual harmonizing of gospel choir Shades of Praise and special headliner E.L.S. is sure to bring the house down. For more information. Fete Francaise, Vive Les Arts, March 21. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Ecole Bilingue, 821 Gen. Pershing, New Orleans, La., Showcases French Language, culture, cuisine and education of our school to New Orleans. For more information or call (504) 896-4500. Lusher Crawfish Boil March 21, New Orleans, 5624 Freret St. Music, a kids' stage, games, vendors, rock climbing, food, including more than 3,000 pounds of boiled crawfish. 862.5110, 304.3960. Over and Under 5K Tunnel Run and Heart Health Expo March 21, Houma, Municipal Auditorium, 800 Verret St. Race to benefit the American Heart Association with food, educational booths and music, beginning after the race. The Porch 7th Ward Festival March 21, New Orleans, 1910 Urquhart St. Food, music, race/walk and a resource fair. 401.1836. St. Matthew "Treasures and Trinkets" Spring Festival March 21, 6017 Camphor St., Metairie. Food, country store, huge flea market, white elephant sale. 888.1155. Festival of Live Oaks March 21. New Iberia, 2010 City Park, 300 Parkview Drive. 337-369-2337, 888-942-3742. Crafts, food, music and a barbecue cook-off. For more information. Pontchartrain Elementary School Spring Fling March 21. Mandeville, 1500 West Causeway Approach. (985) 626-3748. Crafts, inflatables, food music, auctions, petting zoo andpony rides. Art, Heart & Soul Festival March 21 (tentative). Mandeville, Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center and amphitheater stage. (985)727-9665. Presentations on holistic lifestyles, herb growing, audience-participation demonstrations, music, art, 4-mile race and a children's fun run. Fete Dix March 21, New Orleans, 821 Gen. Pershing St. French and Cajun food, art and music, presented by New Orleans' French immersion school, Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orleans, celebrating its 10th anniversary. 896.4500. Calling of the Tribes Powwow March 21-22. Terrebonne Livestock Arena, 221 Moffet Rd., Houma, LA. 985-856-3953. American Indian celebration with intertribal dancing, crafts, food, music. Earth Fest March 21-22. New Orleans, Audubon Zoo. www.auduboninstitute.org. (504) 861-2537. Games, entertainment, recycling, environmental fun. Los Isleanos Fiesta March 21, 22. Chalmette, 1357 Bayou Road. (504)524-1659, (504)554-8412. Celebrations of the culture of the Canary Islanders with traditional food, Isleanos music and dancing, crafts, exhibits, demonstrations and a silent auction. Northshore Garden Show March 21-22. Covington, St. Tammany Fairgrounds. (985) 875-2635. Garden extravaganza with information booths, plant sales, children's activities, garden products, supplies and hourly seminars. Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival March 25- 29. New Orleans, Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., the Cabildo, Historic New Orleans Collection and other venues to be determined. (504) 581-1144 wNOLA's complete coverage. Theater, literary events, Stella yella music, film screenings, book fair, walking tours and "Stanley and Stella" shouting contest. 20th anniversary. New Orleans International Human Rights Festival March 25 - April 5. Zeitgeist Multi-disclipinary Arts Center, Canal Place, SUNO, and other locations. Film screenings by local and international filmakers, music and dance performances, panels, appearances by filmakers. Click here for more information. Louisiana Crawfish Festival March 26-29. Civic Center, Judge Perez, Chalmette, La. (504) 329-6411. Eat crawfish, drink and listen to local music. New Orleans Home and Garden Show , March 26-29. Louisiana Superdome, Sugar Bowl Drive. celebrate the spirit of New Orleans and the rebuilding of our communities and homes. New Products, Ideas & Inspiration and Information & Advice all under one roof! Meet certified builders and get free expert consultations for your rebuilding and renovation needs. Call (800) 469-0990 or (504) 587-3663 for more details. New Orleans Spring Fiesta March 27- April 5. New Orleans. (504) 581-1367. Antebellum "Night in Old New Orleans" carriage parade, French Quarter home and garden tours. Creole Festival March 27- 29. Jeanerette, City Park, Tarleton Street. 337-276-3615, 1-888-9-IBERIA. Rides, Cajun food, a cabbage ball tournament, crafts, music, games and a fais dodo. Celtic Nations Heritage Festival March 27-29, Lake Charles, Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive. Music and dancing, highland games, workshops, children's games, art, food, herding demonstrations, and currach racing. 337.436.9588. Smokin Blues & Bar-B-Que Challenge March 27-28. Downtown 2010 Hammond. (985) 345-2490 www.hammondbluesandbbq.com. Professional, backyard and children's teams compete. 44th Jackson Assembly Antiques Festival and Tour March 27-29. Downtown Jackson, Louisiana, Charter Street. (225) 634-7155. Elegant antiques and collectibles, Delectable lunches and desserts. $10 includes Antiques show, Art Show, Tour Home, Tour of Centenary Historic Site. Proceeds fund historic preservation. website New Orleans Spring Fiesta March 27-29, April 4-5, New Orleans. Antebellum "Night in Old New Orleans" carriage parade, French Quarter home and garden tours. 581.1367. NOLA Pyrate Week March 27-April 5, New Orleans, Avenue Pub, 1732 St. Charles Ave. and other locations. Art, music, food, merchandise, pub crawl, general swashbuckling for pirates and pirate lovers alike. Events benefit local charities. Louisiana Crawfish Boil Championship March 28. Marrero, Immaculate Conception Fairgrounds, 601 Ave. C. 504-304-2670.Only crawfish boiling competition registered with the state, plus rides, music and a raffle. For more information. Festival Ray-la-ne. March 28. Rayne, Civic Center. 337-334-4470. International festival with kids activities, music, food and a carnival. Abita Springs Whole Towne Garage Sale &; Flea Market March 28, Abita Springs and CJ Finn ballpark (flea market), 22515 Louisiana 36. (985) 893-7529. Garage sales throughout the town with a flea market, crafts, food. Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fish-T-Val March 28. New Orleans, City Park. (504) 483-1700. The country's oldest freshwater fishing contest for children and adults returns after a two-year hiatus with music, crafts, educational exhibits, food, raffles, auctions and giveaways. New Orleans Fruhlingsfeier (Spring Celebration) March 28, New Orleans, Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St. Traditional German music, dancing, food and drink, game booths, silent auction, and raffles. 522.2599. Slidell High School Centennial Celebration March 28, Slidell, 1 Tiger Drive. Music, food, a parade, children's activities, school memorabilia display. 985.643.2992. Warren Easton Festival March 28, New Orleans, Easton Park, 600 N. Lopez St. Food, music, inflatables, children's area, "Eagle Idol" student singing competition, benefits the future Warren Easton School-based health center. 338.6800, 931.9840. Oak Alley Plantation Spring Arts and Crafts Festival March 28-29. Vacherie, Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana 18. 1-800-44-ALLEY www.oakalleyplantation.com. Arts and crafts dealers, music, entertainment, food and home tours. Battle of Port Hudson Annual Re-enactment March 28-29. Zachary, Port Hudson State Commemorative Area, U.S. 61. (225) 654-3775, (888) 677-3400. Living history volunteers re-create Civil War military life. World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-Off March 29. Eunice, Northwest Community Center Pavilion., 651 Samuel Drive. (337) 457-7389 www.eunice-la.com. Cooks prepare the meal on-site and vie for the championship title, along with music and dancing. Academy of Sacred Heart's Annual Conge' Fair March 29. Back of Sacred Heart - Carondelet and Cadiz Streets. (504)269-1232. Over 65 game booths, 2 water slides, Kiddie Korner with Space-walk, flea market and over 12 Gourmet restaurants and vendors. Celebration of the Louisiana Iris March 29, Jean Lafitte. 2010 Garden tours and lectures, plant and craft sales, food, raffles. Tours begin: Jean Lafitte Tourist Information Center, 799 Jean Lafitte Blvd. 689.4243, 214.6044. Woofstock March 29, Covington, Bogue Falaya Park. Celebration of the family dog, with live music, canine contests, food, games and a vet clinic. 985.892.7387. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Attala Historical Society's Annual Bluegrass & Country Festival No dates set. Highway 12E, Kosiusko, MS. For more infromation, call Judy Bell at (662) 289-4761. Civil War Reenactment No dates set. E. D. White Historice Site, Louisiana State Museum Thibodaux. 2295 St. Mary Street (LA Hwy. 1), Thibodaux. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to the public. For more info call: 985-447-0915. 25th Annual Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department Fair No date set. Firemen's Fair Grounds on Choctaw Road, off of LA Hwy 20. Cajun festival featuring great Cajun food, music & danicing. Carnival mid-way with pay-one-price rides for the kids. Parade on Sunday. No gate fee, free parking. For info contact: Craig Rink @ 985-633-5470. Over and Under 5K Tunnel Run and Heart Health Expo No date set. Houma, Municipal Auditorium, 800 Verret St. The American Heart Association race features food and music. Tangipahoa African American Heritage Festival No dates set, 2010 African American Heritage Museum, Hammond. Annual festival featuring cultural events, food, arts & crafts booths and Gospel and Rhythm & Blues musical groups. For more information, check out their official website. St. Julian Eymard Spring Festival No dates set. New Orleans, 2701 Lawrence St. (504) 367-7730. Music; dancing; raffles; Spanish, American and Filipino food; funny Easter bonnet contest. Folk Crafts Festival Fairview-Riverside State Park, No date set.119 Fairview Drive and Louisiana 22, Madisonville. (985) 792-4652, (888) 677-3247. Crafts, music, food, kids and museum tours celebrating 200 years of Louisiana crafts. For more information. laff 2010 Home Site index |