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 State Event Calendar September 1-30, New Orleans School of Glassworks and Printmaking Studio Free demonstrations by the master artist in their studios. Weekly samplers and daily works. Visitors welcome to observe display of glass by French artist from Cathedral at Chartres in kiln-fired glass. For information call: (504)529-7277 [Return to top] September 2-6, Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival The state’s oldest chartered harvest festival, with live Cajun and "Zyde-cajun" music, Cajun food, shrimp cookoff, arts and crafts sale, fireworks on the river and the traditional Blessing of the Fleet. For information call: (504)385-0703 [Return to top] September 10-12, Jeanerette Old Country Fair Jeanerette City Park will host carnival rides, food booths, fais-do-do, arts and crafts, children’s pageant, jambalaya dinner and a parade. For information call: (318)276-3692 [Return to top] September 23-26, Sugar Cane Festival Carnival rides, art, flower and photography shows, Queen Sugar coronation, Royalty Parade, fais-do-do, Boat Parade and fireworks, Children’s Parade, junior livestock auction to commemorate Louisiana sugar cane industry. . For information call: (318)369-9323 [Return to top] September 28-October 31, Fanfare A celebration of the arts, humanities and sciences featuring dance, exhibits, films, jazz, lectures, music and theatre. For information call: (225)549-2333 [Return to top] October 1-3, La Fête de la Paroisse de Tangipahoa Parish fair involving agricultural crafts, entertainment, carnival rides and rodeo. For information call: (225)748-5537 [Return to top] October 6-10, Louisiana Cotton Festival and Le Tournoi Authentic Acadian-French music, traditional street dance, carnival, great food, and the ancient game of Le Tournoi. French-language signage and music. For information call: (318)363-2193 [Return to top] October 15-17, Lafourche Fall Festival and Craft Show Community event with parade, live entertainment, horseshoe tournament, tug-of-war, rides, food and crafts. For information call: (504)537-7254 [Return to top] October 23-24, : Br’er Rabbit Folk Festival and Arts and Crafts Show at Laura Plantation Br’er Rabbit Folk Festival celebrates the French West-African folktales of Compair Lapin with Creole foods, entertainment, storytelling, games, demonstrations and crafts. For information call: (225)265-7690 [Return to top] October 29-31, Boo at the Zoo Held in conjunction with Children's Hospital, this annual Zoo event features games, special entertainment, trick-or-treat, a haunted house, and the Zoo's Ghost Train. For information call: (800)774-7394 [Return to top] October 29-31, French Food Festival Held under a 200-ft. tent at the Larose Regional Park, the festival features 20 local specialty dishes, live music and dancing, cooking and boat building demonstrations, midway rides and Cajun dance contest. For information call: (504)693-7355 [Return to top] November 1, All Saints’ Day Candlelight Procession Mass begins just before dusk, followed by candlelight procession to bless the cemetery. For information call: (318)352-8062 [Return to top] November 13-14, Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival Arts & crafts festival, music, dancing and Cajun/Creole food. Antique village in authentic mule barn and plantation house tours. For information call: (504)764-9315 [Return to top] November 20, Provencal Fall Fest Activities include a parade, arts and crafts, and entertainment followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree. For information call: (318)472-8767 [Return to top] November 25-28, Christmas in the Park An evening walking tour of Christmas decorations displayed throughout Cassidy Park. For information call: (504)735-5731 [Return to top] December 1-31, Antique Alley’s Holiday Windows Whether you’re looking for a special gift or just trying to catch that holiday spirit, you’ll enjoy the many window displays and the holiday lighting. For information call: (318)325-0103 [Return to top] December 4, La Fête Noël des Enfants Christmas parade and festival for children. There are 23 floats on which children can ride, marching units, bands and cartoon characters. French music and dancing. For information call: (504)873-6474 [Return to top] December 10-12, Christmas on the Bayou The Bayou is illuminated with Christmas lights and is a perfect setting for fun, food, festivities, and arts and crafts, as well as a parade. For information call:(800)833-4195 [Return to top] December 18, ALA Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade Night water parade featuring boats decorated for the Christmas season. For information call: (504)594-4680 [Return to top] December 23, Bonfest Bonfires on the levee, live music and entertainment, children’s activities and food. Celebrating the French tradition of holiday bonfires. Located at Court Street at the Mississippi River levee. French speakers will be on hand to greet guests. For information call: (800)654-9701 [Return to top] December 24, Christmas Eve Bonfires All along the River Road (Hwy. 44) bonfireslight the way for Papa Noël. Over 100 bonfires are lit on Christmas Eve at 7p.m. in Gramercy, Lutcher, and Paulina. Come and experience a Cajun tradition. For information call: (800)367-7856 [Return to top] |
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