New Cornhole Tournament at Plaquemines Parish Fair
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 Plaquemines Parish with food, live music, family activities and carnival rides.
New This Year
- Cornhole Tournament – Saturday, Dec. 6
- Register at 12 p.m., play begins at 1 p.m.
- $50 per team | Prizes for first and second places
- Visitor Welcome Room – Step inside the Old Guard and Prison Quarters to explore historic Orange Festival posters and 2025 ornaments. Posters available for purchase.
- Family Fun Inside the Fort – Children’s Revue, slides down Monkey Hill and interactive arts and educational activities hosted by LAYAYA and the YMCA.
Full Event Schedule
- Friday, Dec. 5:Â Carnival rides only
- Saturday, Dec. 6:Â Full festival activities and live music
- Sunday, Dec. 7:Â Continued entertainment and family fun
Live Entertainment
- Saturday, Dec. 6:
- 11 a.m. – BC Boyz Band
- 2 p.m. – R&R Smokin’ Foundation
- 6 p.m. – Paper Chase
- Sunday, Dec. 7:
- 11 a.m. – Louisiana Landfall
- 2 p.m. – Nashville South
Festival Highlights
- Louisiana seafood and citrus-inspired dishes
- Carnival rides all weekend
- Local arts, crafts and cultural exhibits
- Family-friendly activities
- Historic reenactors at Fort Jackson (open and free to the public)
Location
Historic Fort Jackson, LA Hwy 23, Buras, Louisiana
