Christmas chaos is over. Now it's time to celebrate the closing of 2025 and the new beginnings of 2026. While Christmas brought house parties, cooking and hosting, New Year's Eve brings a night out of the house, filled with music,…
Unforgettable. Priceless. Tradition. Those were the three words residents used to describe the Christmas Eve bonfires. Unforgettable - Denise Burrell, executive director of the River Parishes Tourist Commission. Priceless - Camella St. Pierre Landry, founder of the Festival of the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – FAN EXPO, a global comic book convention producer, will host its New Orleans show Jan. 9-11, debuting the Comics Xplosion Live Art Showdown. The Comics Xplosion Live Art Showdown, a live art showdown featuring iconic…
LUTCHER, La – The 36th Annual Festival of the Bonfires began at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, and runs until Sunday, Dec. 14, at Lutcher Recreational Park. Below is the full schedule for this weekend. But first, let's dive into the…
DESOTO PARISH, La – As December begins, Desoto Parish offers a range of upcoming holiday events to partake in. See the full event guide with details below. Lumiere, An Immersive Christmas Experience When: Dec. 1 - 31 Where: 4273 Hwy…
BURAS, La – The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival returns this weekend, Dec. 5 - Dec. 7, with a new cornhole tournament and two other new events. The fair, hosted at historic Fort Jackson, celebrates the agricultural heritage of…
RUSTON, La (press release) – The Dixie Center for the Arts will have its second annual "Christmas Blues" concert on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Hosted by bluesman Clay LeBlanc, this one-night event will showcase Louisiana musicians, bringing holiday…
BURAS, La (press release) — The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival will return to historic Fort Jackson for a weekend of food, live music and carnival rides to celebrate the agricultural heritage of Plaquemines Parish. The fair begins Friday,…
Rockin’1000, the largest rock band in the world, will make its U.S. debut in New Orleans on Jan. 31, 2026. “I’m Italian and I love music and rock music, and for me, the idea that something that started as a…
NEW ORLEANS, La (press release) — The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a gala on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Hotel Peter and Paul. The gala celebrates the 75th anniversary of Tennessee Williams' play "The…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Louisiana State Fair opens for its last week on Wednesday, Nov 12, and ends Sunday, Nov 16, with discounts offered every day. The hours of operation are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday…
On Nov. 15, Beignet Fest in New Orleans will host its 8th annual event. Not only is this festival highlighting a culinary fan favorite, the event as a whole was created to support the Beignet Fest Foundation and its mission…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The State Fair of Louisiana is making final preparations for the 119th Annual State Fair. Opening day is Oct. 30 and the fair will run through Nov 16 at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport. Advance discount…
GRAND COTEAU, La (press release) – The Grand Coteau Sweet Dough Pie Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Grand Coteau Town Park behind Town Hall, 231 Burleigh…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – EatLafayette announced the return of Acadiana Eats Festival IV, set for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Village in Scott. This free, family-friendly festival will highlight some of Acadiana’s best…
MADISONVILLE, La –  Maritime Museum Louisiana is set to host the 34th annual Wooden Boat Festival Oct. 18 & 19 in Madisonville, La. The annual event highlights the maritime culture of the area, attracting thousands of boat enthusiasts and spectators…
In today’s episode, we’re highlighting this year’s Festival Acadien et Creoles in Lafayette with VP of Programming & Development Patrick Mould. The festival, as it’s known today, is in its 51st year of bringing Cajun and Creole culture to the…
For a couple decades West Monroe has played host to the Louisiana Celtic Festival. While northeast louisiana might not strike many as the most celtic areas of the world, the festival brings together those from all over looking to don…
LULING, La (press release) – The Annual Alligator Festival, presented by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, is a tradition that organizers share celebrates Louisiana’s Cajun culture, rich heritage and unique wildlife environment. This four-day festival offers live alligator exhibits, musical…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society announced its signature annual culinary celebration, Fête Rouge, will take place Friday, Aug. 22, at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge. Fête Rouge brings together over 30 top restaurants and…
HAMMOND, La (press release) – The Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow is back Oct. 11–12, with an adrenaline-fueled lineup of military jets, stunt teams and extreme aviation talent. This year, the HNRA also launched a new program to help fans get…
LAPLACE, La (press release) – In Louisiana’s River Parishes, fall kicks off a season of festivals celebrating the culture, cuisine and creativity of the region. From the swampy fun of the Alligator Festival to the savory flavors of the Andouille…
In new host Kelly Massicot's first episode, NOWFE Executive Director Aimee Brown shares the ins and outs of a festival that brings together wine connoisseurs and aficionados a like for one week each summer. Now in its 33rd year, NOWFE…
JEAN LAFITTE, La (press release) – The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival is back, taking place May 30–June 1 at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds, located at 4953 City Park Dr. in Jean Lafitte. “This festival celebrates the spirit that…
