Festivals in Louisiana - Family & Kids Festivals, Food FestivalsLouisiana Cities and TownsAbbeville, Amite, Basile, Baton Rouge, Covington, Crowley, Delcambre, Deridder, Destrehan, Gonzales, Hammond, Lafayette, Madisonville, Morgan City, Natchez, Natchitoches, New Iberia, New Orleans, Ponchatoula, Port Allen, Shreveport
May 15 - 16, 2026Natchitoches Jazz and R&B FestivalNatchitoches Riverbank, Natchitoches, LA Status: Updated 8/12/2025
A Jazz Music Festival organized by City of Natchitoches Festivals.
This Louisiana Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sat 11am-11pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $130. This event will also include: dance, kids' area.
May 16, 2026Fools FestCovington Trailhead, Covington, LA Status: Updated 5/11/2026
A Rock Music Festival organized by Saint John's Fools of Misrule.
This Louisiana Rock Music Festival will have antique/collectibles and crafts exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 1pm-8pm.
May 21 - 23, 2026Beaureagrd Parish Watermelon FestivalBeauregard Parish Fair Grounds, Deridder, LA Status: Updated 4/9/2026
A Festival organized by Beauregard Tourist Commission.
This Louisiana Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10:30pm; Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: free kids' game tent (12 & under),carnival rides,games,pageants,5k run/walk and more.
May 21 - 24, 2026Gonzales Jambalaya FestivalLamar Dixon Expo, Gonzales, LA Status: Updated 4/8/2026
A Festival organized by Jambalaya Festival Association.
This Louisiana Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 7:30am-11pm; Sun 7:30am-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $15. This event will also include: carnival rides, cooking contests, art show, music, 5k run.
May 22 - 24, 2026Mudbug MadnessFestival Plaza, Shreveport, LA Status: Updated 1/29/2026
A Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival organized by Mudbug Madness.
This Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 11am-11pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: children's area, crawfish eating contests, dance demos, crawfish calling contest.
May 23 - 24, 2026Baton Rouge Soul Food FestivalThe grounds of the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, Baton Rouge, LA Status: Updated 5/12/2026
A Food Festival organized by EW Media Group.
This Louisiana Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. This event will also include: music, speakers, bands, dancing, eating.
May 2 - 30, 2026Hammond Farmers Market - MayRailroad Park, Hammond, LA Status: Updated 4/10/2026
A Farmers Market organized by Hammond Downtown Developement District.
This Louisiana Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be .
May 30, 2026Arts Market New Orleans - MayCity Park's Popp Bandstand, New Orleans, LA Status: Updated 4/1/2026
An Art Show organized by Arts Council New Orleans.
This Louisiana Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
June 27, 2026Arts Market New Orleans - JuneCity Park's Popp Bandstand, New Orleans, LA Status: Updated 4/1/2026
An Art Show organized by Arts Council New Orleans.
This Louisiana Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
July 18, 2026Natchitoches - NSU Folk FestivalNSU- Prather Coliseum, Natchitoches, LA Status: Updated 3/10/2026
A Folk Music Festival organized by Louisiana Folklife Center/Northwestern State University.
This Louisiana Folk Music Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: la state fiddle championship, traditional crafts, narrative sessions, kidfest, exhibits.
July 25 - 26, 2026Christmas Magic in JulyCoquille Park, Covington, LA Web: steinhauerproductions.com Status: Updated 12/16/2025
A Craft Show organized by Steinhauer Productions.
This Louisiana Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
August 12 - 16, 2026Delcambre Shrimp FestivalDelcambre Shrimp Festival Building, Delcambre, LA Status: Updated 3/10/2026
A Food Festival organized by Iberia Parish Convention & Visitor Bureau.
This Louisiana Food Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $20. This event will also include: shrimp cook-off, fais-do-do, carnival.
August 26 - 30, 2026Cutting Edge CE Conferences and EventsInterContinental Hotel, New Orleans, LA Status: Updated 4/14/2026
A Music Conference organized by Music Business Institute.
This Louisiana Music Conference will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $150 - $450. This event will also include: panel discussions, lecture/demonstrations, master classes, instrument clinics.
August 26 - 30, 2026Cutting Edge NewWork Artists ShowcaseDowntown, French Quarter, Broadside Entertainment Complex, New Orleans, LA Status: Updated 4/14/2026
A Festival Concert organized by Music Business Institute.
This Louisiana Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 7pm-1am; Fri-Sun 7:30pm-1am.
August 26 - 30, 2026Cutting Edge Songwriters CampInterContinental Hotel New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Status: Updated 4/14/2026
A Music Conference organized by Music Business Institute.
This Louisiana Music Conference will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-9pm; Thu 11am-3pm; Fri-Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include songwriting.
September 4 - 5, 2026Cane River Zydeco FestivalDowntown Riverbank, Natchitoches, LA Status: Updated 3/10/2026
A Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival organized by Natchitoches Parish CVB.
This Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $20. This event will also include: games, poker run, dance contest.
September 3 - 7, 2026Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum FestivalDowntown Historic District, Morgan City, LA Status: Updated 4/15/2026
A Festival organized by Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival.
This Louisiana Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri-Mon 9am-9pm. This event will also include: fireworks, blessing of the fleet, parades, kids' events.
September 12 - 13, 2026Oldies But Goodies FestWest Baton Rouge Conference Center, Port Allen, LA Status: Updated 2/10/2026
A Food Festival organized by West Baton Rouge CVB.
This Louisiana Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include: bbq cook-off, antique car show.
September 18 - 19, 2026Natchitoches Meat Pie FestivalFairgrounds, Natchitoches, LA Status: Updated 3/10/2026
A Food Festival organized by Natchitoches Parish CVB.
This Louisiana Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm. This event will also include: kids' area, demonstrations, meat pie eating contest.
September 19 - 20, 2026Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts MarketCoquille Park and Recreational Center, Covington, LA Web: steinhauerproductions.com Status: Updated 5/1/2026
A Craft Show organized by Steinhauer Productions.
This Louisiana Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
September 25 - 27, 2026Louisiana Sugar Cane FestivalDowntown, New Iberia, LA Status: Updated 12/9/2025
A Festival organized by Iberia Parish Convention & Visitor Bureau.
This Louisiana Festival will have fine art exhibitors and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: carnival, parades, flower show.
October 2 - 3, 2026Natchitoches Car ShowDowntown Historic District, Natchitoches, LA Status: Updated 3/10/2026
A Boat Auto Camping Show organized by Natchitoches Parish CVB.
This Louisiana Boat Auto Camping Show will have no exhibit booths and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm.
September 30 - October 4, 2026Tangipahoa Parish FairTangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds, Amite, LA Status: Updated 1/13/2026
A State Fair organized by Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair Association.
This Louisiana State Fair will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 11+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 3pm-10pm; Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri 10am-12 midnight; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: parade, rodeo, carnival, pageant, black pot cookoff, bingo, car show, pioneer town town.
October 2 - 4, 2026Louisiana Cattle FestivalDowntown, Abbeville, LA Status: Updated 1/14/2026
A Festival organized by Louisiana Cattle Festival.
This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 11am-3pm. This event will also include: parades, rib eating contest, dance contest, cow demostration.
October 10, 2026Shadows-On-The-Teche Art & Crafts ShowShadows-on-the-Teche, New Iberia, LA Status: Updated 12/9/2025
A Craft Show organized by Iberia Parish Convention & Visitor Bureau.
This Louisiana Craft Show will have antique/collectibles and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3 - $5.
October 9 - 11, 2026Festivals Acadiens Et CreolesGirard Park, Lafayette, LA Status: Updated 4/28/2026
A Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival organized by Festivals Acadiens Et Creoles Inc.
This Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be .
October 10 - 11, 2026World Championship Gumbo CookoffBouligny Plaza, New Iberia, LA Status: Updated 12/9/2025
A Food Festival organized by Iberia Parish Convention & Visitor Bureau.
This Louisiana Food Festival will have crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 80 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 8am-3pm.
October 10 - 12, 2026Saint Augustine Creole FestivalSaint Augustine Catholic Church, Natchez, LA Status: Updated 3/10/2026
A Family & Kids Festival organized by Natchitoches Parish CVB.
This Louisiana Family & Kids Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm; Mon 10:30am-3pm.
October 17, 2026Tailgating CookoffLoreauville Park, New Iberia, LA Status: Updated 3/10/2026
A Food Festival organized by Knights of Columbus Council #4676.
This Louisiana Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm.
October 8 - 18, 2026Red River Revel Arts FestivalFestival Plaza, Shreveport, LA Status: Updated 2/11/2026
A Music Festival organized by Red River Revel, Inc..
This Louisiana Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 21 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include children's and adult art education activities.
October 15 - 18, 2026International Rice FestivalOld Downtown, Crowley, LA Status: Updated 4/24/2026
A Festival organized by International Rice Festival Association.
This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sun 9am-12 midnight. This event will also include: rides, rice cook-off, parades, accordion/fiddle contest, poker run, car show.
October 17 - 18, 2026Wooden Boat FestivalAlong the Banks of the Tchefuncte River, Madisonville, LA Status: Updated 1/7/2026
A Festival organized by Maritime Museum Louisiana.
This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $15. This event will also include quick-n-dirty boat building contest.
October 24, 2026Brews Arts FestivalDowntown Hammond Pavilion, Hammond, LA Status: Updated 4/15/2026
A Festival organized by Hammond Regional Arts Center.
This Louisiana Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $65.
October 31, 2026Louisiana Book FestivalCapitol Park, Baton Rouge, LA Status: Updated 2/10/2026
A Literary Event organized by Louisiana Book Festival.
This Louisiana Literary Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 6-8 food booths.
October 22 - November 1, 2026Greater Baton Rouge State FairAirline Highway Park/Fairgrounds, Baton Rouge, LA Status: Updated 3/10/2026
A State Fair organized by Greater Baton Rouge State Fair.
This Louisiana State Fair will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $45. This event will also include mitchell brothers amusements -- carnival rides.
November 6 - 8, 2026LA Swine FestivalBasile City Park, Basile, LA Status: Updated 2/23/2026
A Festival organized by LA Swine Festival.
This Louisiana Festival will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-12 midnight; Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 2pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: parade, hog calling contest, greasy pig chase, pork cook-off.
November 6 - 8, 2026Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days - FallPonchatoula Downtown Commuter Parking Lot, Ponchatoula, LA Status: Updated 1/20/2026
An Antiques Collectibles Show organized by Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce.
This Louisiana Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri-Sun 9am-5pm.
November 8, 2026Veterans Salute ProgramWest Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen, LA Status: Updated 2/10/2026
A Specialty-Theme Event organized by West Baton Rouge CVB.
This Louisiana Specialty-Theme Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 1pm-4am.
October 29 - November 15, 2026State Fair of LouisianaLouisiana State Fairgrounds, Shreveport, LA Status: Updated 4/27/2026
A State Fair organized by State Fair of Louisiana.
This Louisiana State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $2 - $10. This event will also include: carnival, special events, kids' area, games, rodeo, livestock shows, agriculture, etc.
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