Celebrate music, food, heritage and history with Gambit's Guide to Fairs and Festivals
1-April 30 — Azalea Trail, New Iberia (Various locations, 888-942-3742; www.iberiatravel.com)
3-4 — Soul Fest, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org/soul-fest)
4 — Here's the Beef Cookoff, Opelousas (Yambilee Agricultural Arena, 1863 W. Landry St., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com)
10-11 — Old Mandeville Jane Austen Literary Festival, Mandeville (Various locations; www.janeaustenfestival.com)
14 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
14-18 — Art in Bloom, New Orleans (New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 658-4100; www.noma.org)
15 —Irish Channel St. Partrick's Day Block Party, New Orleans (Annunciation Park, 1522 Chippewa St.; www.irishchannelno.org)
16-18 — Family Fun Festival, Larose (Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 985-693-7355; www.bayoucivicclub.org)
16-18 — Strawberry Jam 'n Toast, Pontchatoula (Downtown, 985-350-1460; www.strawberryjam.org)
16-18 — Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival, Thibodaux (331 Madewood Drive, 985-448-4965; www.nicholls.edu/swamp-stomp)
17 — Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade, New Orleans (Magazine Street; www.irishchannelno.org)
17-18 — Earth Fest, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org/earthfest)
18 — Abita Springs Earth Fest, Abita Springs (Abita Trailhead, 22409 Main St., 985-892-0711; www.abitapark.com)
18 — St. Joseph's Day Parade, New Orleans (Washington Avenue and Lasalle Street)
21 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
24 — Hogs for the Cause Fundraiser and Festival o' Pig, New Orleans (City Park Frisbee Golf Fields, Zachary Taylor Drive; www.hogsforthecause.org)
24 — New Orleans International Beer Festival, New Orleans (Champions Square, LaSalle Street across from the Superdome; www.neworleansinternationalbeerfest.com)
24 — Bloomin on the Bricks, Natchitoches (Downtown riverbank, 866-941-6246; www.natchitoches.net)
24-25 — Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival, New Orleans (Congo Square, 901 N. Rampart St.; www.jazzandheritage.org/congo-square)
24-25 — Oak Alley Plantation Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Vacherie (3645 Hwy. 18, 800-442-5539; www.oakalleyplantation.com)
25 — World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cookoff, Eunice (Northwest Pavilion, 501 Samuel Drive, 877-948-8004 or 337-457-2565; www.cajuntravel.com)
28 —Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
30-31 — Jazz and R&B Festival, Natchitoches (Downtown riverbank, 800-259-1714; www.natchjazzfest.com)
30-31— Le Festival du Bon Temps a' Broussard, Broussard (Stine Lumber, 6501 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., 800-346-1958; www.bontempsfest.org)
30-April 1 — Italian Heritage Festival, Kenner (Rivertown, 388-8758; www.italianheritagefestival.com)
30-April 1 — Cypress Sawmill Festival, Patterson (Kemper Williams Park, 800-256-2931; www.cypresssawmill.com)
31 — Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts Festival,Houma (Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, 985-851-0154; www.southdownmuseum.org)
31 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
31 — Fete Francaise, New Orleans (821 Gen. Pershing St., 458-5866; www.fetefrancaise.com)
31-April 1 — Old Algiers RiverFest, Algiers (The former Mardi Gras World, 233 Newton St., 529-4341; www.oldalgiersriverfest.com)
31-April 1 — Kite Fest Louisiane, Port Allen (West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex, 3553 Rosedale Road, 800-654-9701; www.westbatonrouge.net)
1 — Italian Heritage Festival, Kenner (Rivertown, 388-8758; www.italianheritagefestival.com)
1 — Cypress Sawmill Festival, Patterson (Kemper Williams Park, 800-256-2931; www.cypresssawmill.com)
1 — Old Algiers RiverFest, Algiers (The former Mardi Gras World, 233 Newton St., 529-4341; www.oldalgiersriverfest.com)
1 — Kite Fest Louisiane, Port Allen (West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex, 3553 Rosedale Road, 800-654-9701; www.westbatonrouge.net)
4 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series,New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
6-8 — Laotian New Year Festival, Broussard (Lanexang Village, 7913 Champ Ave., 337-364-3403; www.iberiatravel.com)
7 — Crescent City Classic, New Orleans (Starting line Decatur and St. Peter streets, 861-8686; www.ccc10k.com)
7 — Freret Street Festival, New Orleans (Freret Street, 899-5900; www.freretstreetfestival.com)
8 — Goodchildren Easter Parade, New Orleans (www.goodchildrencarnivalclub.org)
11 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
12-14 — Louisiana Railroad Days Festival, DeQuincy (DeQuincy Railroad Museum Fairgrounds, 337-786-8241; www.larailroaddaysfestival.com)
12-15 — Cajun Hot Sauce Festival, New Iberia (Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass, Hwy. 3212, 337-365-7539; www.sugarena.com)
12-15 — French Quarter Festival, New Orleans (French Quarter, 522-5730; www.fqfi.org)
13-14 — Cracklin' Cookoff, Parks (Cecile Rousseau Poche Memorial Park, 337-288-3509; www.parkscracklincookoff.com)
13-15 — Great Louisiana Bird Fest, Mandeville (Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Hwy. 190 East, 985-626-1238; www.northlakenature.org)
13-15 — Strawberry Festival, Pontchatoula (800-917-7045; www.lastrawberryfestival.com)
14 — Blues Week and Festival, Baton Rouge (N. Boulevard Town Square, 800-527-6843; www.batonrougebluesfestival.org)
14 — Cracklin' Cookoff, Cut Off (Cut Off Youth Center, 205 W. 79th St., 985-632-7616; www.cutoffyouthcenter.org)
14-15 — St. Philomena Spring Festival, Labadieville (St. Philomena Church, 118 Convent St., 985-387-0321)
14-15 — Spring Garden Show, New Orleans City Park (New Orleans Botanical Gardens, 736-6519; www.garden.neworleanscitypark.com)
15 — Allons Manger Food Festival, Belle Rose (St. Jules Catholic Church, 7165 Hwy. 1, 225-473-8569)
15 — Blessing of the Fleet, Chauvin (Various locations, 985-594-5859; www.stjosephchauvin.parishesonline.com)
15 — Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, Ville Platte (Belaire Cove Chapel, Belaire Cove Road, Hwy. 1168, 337-363-3957; www.evangelinetourism.com/festivals)
15-17 — Wagon Festival and Trail Ride,Cankton (337-668-4671; www.cajuntravel.com)
17-23 — New Orleans Navy Week, New Orleans (Various locations; www.nolanavyweek.com)
18 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
19-21 — Great Southern R.V. Park Bluegrass Fest, Angie (Hwy. 21, 985-516-4680; www.sabinebluegrass.com/events/AngieLa.html)
19-22 — Washington Catfish Festival, Washington (Washington Festival Grounds, Veterans Memorial Hwy., 337-826-3627; www.cajuntravel.com)
20 — Art in April with Champagne, Hammond (Downtown, 985-277-5680; www.dddhammond.com)
20-22 — Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival, Franklin (Downtown, 800-256-2931; www.bayoutechebearfest.org)
20-22 — Cajun Fest, Marrero (Visitation of Our Lady School, 3520 Ames Blvd., 347-7248; www.cajunfest.vol.org)
20-22 — Family Fun & Food Festival, Westlake (St. John Bosco Church, 2330 Foster Lane, 337-439-6585; www.laffnet.org)
20-22 — Italian Festival, Tickfaw (Our Lady of Pompeii Church baseball field, Boscoe Avenue, 800-542-7520; www.theitalianfestivalorg.com)
20-22 — Migratory Bird Celebration, Grand Isle (Grand Isle Sanctuary, 800-259-0869; www.btnep.org)
20-22 — Spring Food Festival "La Fete du Monde," Lockport (Church Street, 985-532-3117; www.townoflockport.com)
20-27 — Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Week, Ville Platte (Chicot State Park, 3469 Chicot Park Road, 337-234-8360; www.lafolkroots.org)
21 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
21 — Spring for Art, Covington (Downtown, various locations, 985-892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org)
21-22 — Angola Spring Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com)
21-22 — Antique Street Fair, Slidell (Olde Towne Antiques District, 985-641-6316; www.slidellantiques.com)
21-22 — Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival, Natchitoches (Melrose Plantation, 800-259-1714; www.aphnatchitoches.net)
22 — Blessing of the Fleet, Dulac (Various bayou locations, 985-563-2325)
22 — Earth Day Festival and Green Business Expo, New Orleans (Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue; www.nolaearthdayfest.wordpress.com)
22 — Earth Day Celebration, Baton Rouge (Downtown, 225-205-2680; www.laearthday.org)
25-29 — Festival International de Louisiane, Lafayette (Downtown, 337-232-8086; www.festivalinternational.com)
26 — Factory Fest, New Orleans (Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com)
27-29 — New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans (Fair Grounds Race Course, 410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com)
27-29 — Etouffee Festival, Arnaudville (St. John Francis Regis Church, 370 Main St., 337-754-5911; www.johnfrancisregis.net/etouffee_festival.html)
27-29 — Festival de la Prairie, Prairieville (St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 Hwy. 73, 225-673-8307)
27-29 — St. Joan of Arc Spring Festival, LaPlace (529 W. 5th St., 415-2016; www.sjachurch.com)
28 — Denham Springs Antique Village Spring Festival, Denham Springs (North Range Avenue, 225-665-4666; www.denhamspringsantiquedistrict.com)
28 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
28-29 — Battle of Jackson Crossroads, Jackson (Hwy. 68, 225-634-7155; www.battleofjacksoncrossroads.org)
29 — Laurel Valley Spring Event, Thibodaux (589 Hwy. 308, 985-446-7456)
30 — Factory Fest, New Orleans (Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com)
1-2 — Factory Fest, New Orleans (Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com)
1-12 — Contraband Days, Lake Charles (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, 337-436-5508; www.contrabanddays.com)
2 — ChazFest, New Orleans (3020 St. Claude Ave.; www.chazfestival.com)
2 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
3-6 — New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans (Fair Grounds Race Course, 410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com)
3-6 — Thibodaux Volunteer Firemen's Fair, Thibodaux (1101 Tiger Drive, 985-447-1986)
4 — Zoo-To-Do, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 861-6160; www.auduboninstitute.org)
4-5 — May Festival, Abbeville (Mount Carmel Elementary School, 405 Park Ave., 337-898-0859; www.vrml.k12.la.us/mc)
4-6 — Little Red Church Food Fun Festival, Destrehan (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Road, 985-764-6383; www.archdiocese-no.org/scbparish)
4-6 — Tomato Festival, Chalmette (Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2320 Paris Road, 271-2953; www.olpsschool.org/TomatoFest.html)
4-6 — Crawfish Festival, Breaux Bridge (Parc Hardy, 2090 Rees St., 337-332-6655; www.bbcrawfest.com)
5 — Herb & Garden Festival, Sunset (Marie Street, 337-662-3542; www.sunsetherbfestival.com)
5 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
5-6 — FestforAll, Baton Rouge (Downtown, 225-344-8558; www.artsbr.org)
7 — Factory Fest, New Orleans (Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com)
9 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
10-12 — Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Jackson (Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Park, 4225 Hwy. 952, 225-629-5852; www.sabinebluegrass.com/events/jacksonla.html)
12 — Greater New Orleans International Dragon Boat Festival, Madisonville (Tchefuncte River, 416-962-8899; www.gwndragonboat.com)
12-13 — Cochon de Lait Festival, Mansura (Cochon de Lait Civic Center, Main Street, 318-964-2887; www.cochondelait.com)
16 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
17-20 — Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival, Belle Chase (225 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., 394-6328; www.plaqueminesparishfestival.com)
18-20 — Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo, New Orleans (Bayou St. John, www.thebayouboogaloo.com)
19 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
22-26 — New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, New Orleans (Various locations, 529-9463; www.nowfe.com)
23 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
23-24 — Birdfoot Chamber Music Festival, New Orleans (Various locations, 504-451-6578; www.birdfootcmf.org
24-27 — Jambalaya Festival, Gonzales (Civic Center, 219 S. Irma Ave., 225-647-2937; www.jambalayafestival.org)
24-June 3 — Cajun Heartland State Fair, Lafayette (337-265-2100; www.cajundome.com/chsf.aspx)
25-27 — Greek Festival, New Orleans (1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 282-0259; www.greekfestnola.com)
25-28 — Swamp Pop Music Festival, Robert (Hidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy. 190 E., 985-345-9244 or 800- 359-0940; www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com)
26-27 — Bayou Country Superfest, Baton Rouge (LSU Tiger Stadium; www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com)
27 — Zydeco Extravaganza, Opelousas (Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, 2235 Creswell Lane Extension, 337-948-8004; www.zydecoextra.com)
30 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)
1-2 — Cookin' on the Cane BBQ Cookoff and Festival, Natchitoches (Downtown; www.natchitochesjaycees.com/bbq)
1-3 — Cajun Heartland State Fair, Lafayette (337-265-2100; www.cajundome.com/chsf.aspx)
1-3 — Buggy Festival, Church Point (City Park, Lougarre Street, 337-684-2739; www.churchpointbuggyfestival.com)
1-3 — Bon Mange Festival, Gheens (1783 Hwy. 654; 985-537-5800)
2 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
2-3 — Back to the Beach, Kenner (Kenner's Laketown, Williams Boulevard at the lake, 836-7117; www.saveourlake.org)
2-3 — New Orleans Oyster Festival, New Orleans (French Quarter parking lot between Jax Brewery and Hard Rock Cafe, 835-6410; www.neworleansoysterfestival.org)
6 — Algiers Economic Development Foundation's (AEDF) "Wednesdays on the Point" summer concert series. New Orleans (Algiers Point) www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com
8-10 — The Day the War Stopped, St. Francisville (Various locations, 225-635-4791; www.daythewarstopped.net)
9 — Cajun Culture and Music Festival, Eunice (Downtown, 337-457-5601; www.eunice-la.com/festivals)
9-10 — Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, New Orleans (Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 558-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco)
9-10 — Creole Tomato Festival, New Orleans (French Market, 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org)
10 — Un Celebration de Cajun-Leur Culture, Eunice (Northwest Community Center, 501 Samuel Dr., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com)
13 — Algiers Economic Development Foundation's (AEDF) "Wednesdays on the Point" summer concert series. New Orleans (Algiers Point) www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com
16 — Bicycle Festival, Abita Springs (Downtown Abita Springs, 985-892-2624; www.labicyclefestival.com)
16 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
16 — Juneteenth Folklife Celebration, Opelousas (Farmers Market Pavilion, 828 E. Landry St., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com)
20 — Algiers Economic Development Foundation's (AEDF) "Wednesdays on the Point" summer concert series. New Orleans (Algiers Point) www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com
22-23 — Smoked Meat Festival, Ville Platte (Ville Platte Civic Center, 704 N. Soileau St., 337-363-6700; www.smokedmeatfestival.com)
22-24 — Catfish Festival, Des Allemands (St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Hwy. 632, 985-758-7542)
23-24 — Crab Festival, LaCombe (John Davis Park, U.S. 190 and 12th Street, 985-867-9490; www.lacombecrabfest.org)
27 — Algiers Economic Development Foundation's (AEDF) "Wednesdays on the Point" summer concert series. New Orleans (Algiers Point) www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com
28-30 — Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Jackson (Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Park, 4225 Hwy. 952, 225-629-5852; www.sabinebluegrass.com)
30 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
30-July 4 — Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath (Downtown, 337-937-5585; www.erath4.com)
1-4 — Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath (Downtown, 337-937-5585; www.erath4.com)
4 — Algiers Economic Development Foundation's (AEDF) "Wednesdays on the Point" summer concert series. New Orleans (Algiers Point) www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com
4-8 — Seafood Festival, Mandeville (Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, 985-624-9762; www.seafoodfest.com)
6-8 — Essence Music Festival, New Orleans (Louisiana Superdome; www.essencemusicfestival.com)
7 — Lebeau Zydeco Festival, Lebeau (Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 103 Lebeau Church Road, 337-623-0303)
11 — Algiers Economic Development Foundation's (AEDF) "Wednesdays on the Point" summer concert series. New Orleans (Algiers Point) www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com
13-15 — San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, New Orleans (324-8096; www.nolabulls.com)
14 — Running of the Bulls, New Orleans (French Quarter, 324-8096; www.nolabulls.com)
18 — Algiers Economic Development Foundation's (AEDF) "Wednesdays on the Point" summer concert series. New Orleans (Algiers Point) www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com
20-21 — Natchitoches/NSU Folk Festival and Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, Natchitoches (Northwestern State University, Prather Coliseum, 318-357-4332; www.louisianafolklife.nsula.edu)
20-21 — Swamp Pop Music Festival, Gonzales (Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road; www.swamppopmusicfest.com)
21 — Harvest Festival, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, La Hwy 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
21-22 — Cajun French Music and Food Festival, Lake Charles (Burton Coliseum, 7001 Gulf Hwy., 337-217-0880; www.cfmalakecharles.org)
25 — Algiers Economic Development Foundation's (AEDF) "Wednesdays on the Point" summer concert series. New Orleans (Algiers Point) www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com
25-29 — Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans (Various locations, 948-0511; www.talesofthecocktail.com)
26-28 — Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Grand Isle (615-0099; www.tarponrodeo.org)
27-28 — Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration, St. Francisville (Various locations, 800-488-6502; www.audubonbirdfest.com)
27-29 — Marshland Festival, Lake Charles (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, (337) 762-3876; www.marshlandfestival.com)
2-5 — Satchmo SummerFest, New Orleans (Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 522-5730; www.fqfi.org)
4 — White Linen Night, New Orleans (Various locations, 528-3805; www.cacno.org)
11 — Dirty Linen Night, New Orleans (French Quarter, 453-3664)
11 — Red Dress Run, New Orleans (French Quarter, 889-HASH; www.neworleanshash.com)
15-19 — Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet, Delcambre (Shrimp Festival Building, 441 E. Main St., 337-685-2653; www.shrimpfestival.net)
16-18 — Le Cajun French Music Association Festival & Awards Show, Lafayette (Various locations; www.cajunfrenchmusic.org)
23-26 — Duck Festival, Gueydan (Duck Festival Grounds, Main and First streets, 337-536-6456; www.duckfestival.org)
25 — Krewe of Oak's Mid-Summer Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans (Various locations, 866-9359)
29-Sept. 3 — Southern Decadence, New Orleans (French Quarter, www.southern-decadence.com)
30-Sept. 3 — Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, Morgan City (Downtown, 985-385-0703; www.shrimp-petrofest.org)
31-Sept. 1 — Cane River Zydeco Festival, Natchitoches (Historic downtown district, 318-471-9960 or 318-354-0899; www.explorenatchitoches.com/events-and-festivals)
1 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
1 — Drake Salt Works Festival, Goldonna (318-727-8860; www.explorenatchitoches.com/events-and-festivals or www.louisianatrails.org)
1 — Cane River Zydeco Festival, Natchitoches (Historic downtown district, 318-471-9960 or 318-354-0899; www.explorenatchitoches.com/events-and-festivals)
1-2 — Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival, Plaisance (Zydeco Park, 457 Zydeco Road, 337-232-7672; www.zydeco.org)
1-3 — Southern Decadence, New Orleans (French Quarter, www.southern-decadence.com)
1-3 — Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, Morgan City (Downtown, 985-385-0703; www.shrimp-petrofest.org)
2 — Creole Zydeco Festival, St. Martinville (Adam Carlson Memorial Park, 800 Isadore Drive, 888-565-5939 or 337-394-4635; www.cajuncountry.org)
3 — BooZoo's Dog Hill Festival, Lake Charles (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, 377-438-3482; www.visitlakecharles.org)
6-8 — Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Jackson (Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Park, 4225 Hwy. 952, 225-629-5852; www.sabinebluegrass.com/events/JacksonLa)
7-9 — Bayou Lafourche Antique Show and Sale, Thibodaux (Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd., 985-413-1147; www.tawasi.net)
13-15 — Burlesque Festival, New Orleans (Various locations, 975-7425, www.neworleansburlesquefest.com)
14-15 — Meat Pie Festival, Natchitoches (Downtown Riverbank Stage, 800-259-1714; www.meatpiefestival.com)
15 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
20-22 — Great Southern R.V. Park Bluegrass Fest, Angie (Great Southern R.V. Park, Hwy. 21, 985-516-4680)
22 — Cajun French Music Association Cajun Music Festival, New Iberia (City Park, Parkview Drive, 337-364-7975 or 888-942-3742; www.cajunfrenchmusic.org)
26-30 — Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, New Iberia (Various venues, 337-369-9323; www.hisugar.org)
27-30 — Alligator Festival, Luling (West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road, 985-783-5140; www.stcharlesgov.net)
29 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
29 — La Fete d'Ecologie, Morgan City (Lake End Park, 2300 Hwy. 70, 800-259-0869)
29 — Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival, Bogalusa (Cassidy Park, 985-294-3895; www.bogalusablues.com)
30 — Calca-Chew Food Festival, Lake Charles (St. Margaret Family Center, 1103 17th St., 337-439-4585; www.visitlakecharles.org)
3-6 — Jefferson Davis Parish Fair, Jennings (Jennings Fairgrounds, Hwy. 26 South, 337-824-1773)
3-7 — Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair, Amite (404 Reid Ave., 985-542-7520; www.tangi-cvb.org)
5-6 — Robeline Heritage Festival, Robeline (El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, Hwy. 6, 800-259-1714; www.robelineheritage.org)
5-7 — Gretna Heritage Festival, Gretna (Historic downtown, Fourth Street and Huey P. Long Avenue, 361-7748; www.gretnafest.com)
6 — Art for Art's Sake, New Orleans (Various locations, 528-3805; www.cacno.org)
6 — Antique Fall Festival, Denham Springs (Denham Springs Antique Village, N. Range Avenue, 225-665-4666; www.denhamspringsantiquevillage.com)
6 — Hungarian Harvest Dance, Springfield (American Legion Hall, Hwy. 43, 225-567-3598; www.magyars.org)
6 — Shadows Arts and Crafts Festival, New Iberia (Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation, 317 E. Main St., 877-200-4924; www.shadowsontheteche.org)
6-7 — Festival of Quilts, Cottonport (Cottonport Museum & Cultural Center, 220 Cottonport Ave., 318-876-3517)
6-7 — Germanfest, Robert's Cove (7212 Roberts Cove Road, 337-334-8354; www.robertscovegermanfest.com)
7 — Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com)
7 — Sugarfest, Port Allen (West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., 225-336-2422; www.westbatonrougemuseum.com)
9-14 — Cotton Festival, Ville Platte (1293 Lee St., 337-363-6367; www.louisianacottonfestival.com)
11-14 — Louisiana Cattle Festival, Abbeville (Downtown, 337-652-0646; www.louisianacattlefestival.org)
12-14 — Bucktown Seafood Festival, Metairie (1600 Lake Ave., 833-8224; www.bucktownseafoodfestival.com)
12-14 — Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Festival, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 558-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org/events)
12-14 — Gumbo Cookoff, New Iberia (Bouligny Plaza, 337-364-1836; www.iberiachamber.org/gumbo.php)
12-14 — Voice of the Wetlands Festival, Houma (985-226-1004; www.voiceofthewetlands.org)
12-14 — Festivals Acadiens, Lafayette (800-346-1958; www.festivalsacadiens.com)
12-14 — Gumbo Festival, Bridge City (Holy Guardian Angels Church, 1701 Bridge City Ave., 259-4718; www.gumbofestival.org)
12-14 — Louisiana Gumbo Festival, Chackbay (326 Hwy. 304, 985-633-2828; www.lagumbofest.com)
12-18 — New Orleans Film Festival, New Orleans (Various locations, 309-6633; www.neworleansfilmsociety.org)
13 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
13-14 — Cajun Heritage Festival, LaRose (Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., 985-693-7355; www.bayoucivicclub.org)
13-14 — Wooden Boat Festival, Madisonville (Mulberry and Water streets, 985-845-9200; www.woodenboatfest.org)
13-14 — Awesome Art on the Bayou Arts & Cultural Festival, Gonzales (Jambalaya Park, 225-328-7354; www.artgumbo.org)
14 — Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com)
14 — International Heritage Celebration, Baton Rouge (275 S. River Road, 225-930-0901; www.brcwa.com)
17-20 — Washington Parish Free Fair, Franklinton (Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Main Street; www.freefair.com)
18-20 — Rice Festival, Crowley (Downtown, 337-783-3067; www.ricefestival.com)
19-21 — International Acadian Fest, Plaquemine (C. M. "Mike" Zito Multi-Purpose Center, 61755 Bayou Road, 225-659-7579; www.acadianfestival.org)
19-21 — Andouille Festival, LaPlace (St. John Community Center, 2900 Hwy. 51, 985-652-9569; www.andouillefestival.com)
20 — Fall for Art, Covington (Downtown, 985-892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org)
20-21 — Fall Garden Show, New Orleans (New Orleans Botanical Gardens, City Park, 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/garden)
20-21 — Oak Alley Plantation Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Vacherie (3645 Hwy. 18, Great River Road, 800-442-5539; www.oakalleyplantation.com)
20-21 — Old Farmer's Day, Loranger (Brunett Farms, 56136 Loranger Road, 985-878-2360; www.oldfarmersday.com)
21 — Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com)
22 — Tailgating Cook-off & Fais Do Do, Loreauville (Loreauville Park, 601 Ed Broussard Road, 888-942-3742)
24-28 — Yambilee Festival, Opelousas (Yambilee Grounds, Hwy. 190, 337-948-8848; www.yambilee.com)
25-Nov. 4 — Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, Baton Rouge (16072 Airline Hwy., 225-755-3247; www.gbrsf.com)
26-28 — French Food Festival, LaRose (Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 307 E. Fifh St., 985-693-7355; www.bayoucivicclub.org)
26-28 — Voodoo Experience, New Orleans (City Park, www.thevoodooexperience.com)
27 — Jazz'n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)
27 — Louisiana Book Festival, Baton Rouge (Various locations, 225-219-9503; www.louisianabookfestival.org)
27-28 — Antique Street Fair, Slidell (Olde Towne Antique District, 985-641-6316; www.slidellantiques.com)
28 — Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com)
28 — Feast on the Levee, Brusly (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 402 S. Kirkland Drive., 225-749-2189; www.sjb-brusly.com)
1-4 — Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, Baton Rouge (16072 Airline Hwy., 225-755-3247; www.gbrsf.com)
2-4 — Swamp Pop Music Festival, Robert (Hidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy. 190 E., 985-345-9244 or 800- 359-0940; www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com)
2-4 — Holy Ghost Creole Bazaar & Festival, Opelousas (747 N. Union St., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com)
2-4 —Louisiana Swine Festival, Basile (Various locations, 337-230-1479; www.laswinefestival.com)
3 — Southdown Fall Festival, Houma (Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, 985-851-0154; www.southdownmuseum.org)
3 — Mirliton Festival, New Orleans (Markey Park, Piety and Royal streets, www.mirlitonfestival.com)
3 — Great Chili Challenge, New Iberia (City Park, 337-365-5471)
3-4 — Celebration of the Giant Omelette, Abbeville (Magdalen Square, 337-893-0013; www.giantomelette.org)
3-4 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-429-9992; www.larf.org)
3-4 — Swamp Festival, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org)
3-4 — Shadows Civil War Encampment, New Iberia (Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation, 317 E. Main St., 877-200-4924; www.shadowsontheteche.org)
7-11 — LadyFest New Orleans, New Orleans (Various locations, 949-3001; www.ladyfestneworleans.org)
7-11 — Frog Festival, Rayne (Gossen Memorial Blvd., Frog Festival Drive, 337-366-2884; www.raynefrogfestival.com)
8-11 — Cracklin Festival, Port Barre (Veterans Memorial Park, 504 Saizan St., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com)
9-11 — Cut Off Youth Center Fair, Cut Off (985-632-7616; www.cutoffyouthcenter.org)
10 — Atchafalaya Basin Festival, Henderson (Henry Guidry Memorial Park, 103 Park Drive, 337-257-2444; www.atchafalayabasinfestival.org)
10 — Thibodauxville Fall Fest, Thibodaux (Downtown, 985-446-1187; www.thibodauxchamber.com)
10-11 — Fall Festival,Destrehan (Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, 985-764-9315; www.destrehanplantation.org)
10-11 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-429-9992; www.larf.org)
10-11 — Three Rivers Arts Festival, Covington (Columbia Street, 985-327-9797; www.threeriversartfestival.com)
14-18 — Fringe Festival, New Orleans (Various locations, 941-3640; www.nofringe.org)
17-18 — Civil War Living History Reenactment, Camp Moore (Hwy. 51, 985-229-2438)
17-18 — Louisiana Indian Heritage Association Powwow, Gonzales (Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 985-796-5433; www.liha-news.com)
17-18 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-429-9992; www.larf.org)
24 — Andrzejki NOLA, St. Andrew's Day Eve, New Orleans (324-8096; www.nolabulls.com)
24-25 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-429-9992; www.larf.org)
30-Dec. 2 — Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival, Buras (Fort Jackson, 220 Herbert Harvey Drive; www.orangefestival.com)
30-Dec. 2 — Christmas Extravaganza, Covington (Covington Fairgrounds, 600 N. Hwy. 190, 985-796-5853; www.steinhauerproductions.com)
All month — Celebration in the Oaks, New Orleans (City Park, 483-9415; www.neworleanscitypark.com)
All month — Noel Acadien au Village, Lafayette (Acadian Village, 200 Greenleaf Drive, 337-981-2364; www.acadianvillage.org)
1 — Bonfire on the Levee, Vacherie (Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Hwy. 18, 800-442-5539; www.oakalleyplantation.com)
1 — Christmas Festival Gumbo Cook-off, Jennings (Louisiana Oil and Gas Park, I-10 and Hwy. 26, 337-821-5532; www.cityofjennings.com)
1 — Fire and Water Celebration, Arnaudville (1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy., 337-453-3307; www.fireandwater.homestead.com)
1-2 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-429-9992; www.larf.org)
2 — A Rural Life Christmas, Baton Rouge (Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Lane, 225-765-2437; www.rurallife.lsu.edu)
8 — Christmas Bayou Boat Parade, Delcambre (Boat docks, 888-942-3742; www.delcambreboatparade.com)
8 — Baton Rouge Christmas Parade, Baton Rouge (800-527-6843)
8 — Madewood Christmas Heritage Festival, Napoleonville (Madewood Plantation, 4250 Hwy. 308, 800-375-7151; www.madewood.com)
8-9 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-429-9992; www.larf.org)
9 — St. Lucy Festival of Light, St. Martinville (St. Martin de Tours Church Square, S. Main St., 337-394-9404; www.stlucyfestival.com)
9 — Creole Christmas Bonfire, Baton Rouge (Magnolia Mound Plantation, 2161 Nicholson Drive, 225-343-4955; www.magnoliamound.org)
9-10 — Christmas in the Country, St. Francisville (Various locations, 225-635-4224; www.stfrancisville.us)
15 — Ala Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade, Bourg (Starts at Bourg Volunteer Fire Station, 4402 Hwy. 24, 800-688-2732; www.houmatourism.com)
16 — Caroling in Jackson Square & Home Tour, New Orleans (Various locations, 523-7047; www.patioplanters.org)
24 — Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee, Lutcher/Gramercy (Various locations, 800-367-7852; www.stjamesparish.com)
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