Fairs & Festivals


With over 400 annual fairs and festivals, Louisiana's calendar is packed with exciting celebrations. From jambalaya in Gonzales and boudin in Broussard to sugar cane in New Iberia, strawberries in Ponchatoula, cotton in Bastrop and corn in Bunkie, we celebrate our unique foods and our abundant harvest. Then we showcase our musical wealth in festivals like the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Opelousas' Zydeco Festival.

Our cultural heritage is important, too: Artbreak in Shreveport, the Louisiana Folklife Festival in Monroe, Festivals Acadiens and Festival International both in Lafayette, Contraband Days in Lake Charles and Heritage Day Festival in St. Francisville.

At Christmas, few events can compare to Natchitoches annual Festival of Lights just one of Louisiana's many unique holiday offerings. Civil War reenactments and living history exhibits are yet another side of our offerings. Join us for the fun as our fairs and festivals keep Louisiana's heritage alive.


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