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2008 Festival Guide
Check nola.com every weekend for more information about these events and last minute changes or updates!
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JUNE
Grand Isle community Fair & Blessing of the Fleet June 27-28, Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion. Rides, food and music. (985)787-2997
Le Festival de Viande Boucanee June 27-28, Ville Platte. Smoked meat festival with food booths, music, heritage expo, cooking contest and demonstrations. (337) 363-6700.
Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival June 27-29, Jackson Avenue at Lakeshore Drive. Seafood, crafts, music, children's activities, rides, classic car show, fireworks. (985) 624-9762, www.seafoodfest.com.
Down Da Bayou Festival June 27-29, Dulac, Knights of Columbus Home. Cajun/Swamp-Pop music, food, auctions, crafts, raffle and bingo sponsored by Dulac Knights of Columbus. (985) 855-1670
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration June 28, Covington, Bogue Falaya Park. Family picnic with big band music and fireworks. (985) 892-1873.
Take A Kid Fishing Rodeo June 28-29, Cut Off Youth Center 205 West 79th Street, Cut Off. For details call (985) 632-7616
Pridefest 2008 June 28-29, New Orleans, Washington Square Park, 706 Elysian Fields Ave. Gay pride vent, with entertainment, music, drag shows, food, contests and a French Quarter parade. 906-5654
Erath Fourth of July Celebration June 28-July 2, downtown. 60th annual celebration with fireworks, barbecue cook-off, rides, watermelon-eating contest, water fights, fais do-do, music, food. (337) 937-5393.
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JULY
Pecan Ridge Summer Bluegrass Festival July 2-5, Jackson, Pecan Ridge PArk, Louisiana 952. Bluegrass and gospel music, crafts and concessions. (225) 629-5852
Light Up the Sky for the Fourth of July July 3, Hammond, Zemurrary Park. Family entertainment and fireworks extravaganza. (800) 542-7520
Golden Meadow Fouchon Internatinal Tarpon Rodeo July 3-5, Fourchon. Three day fishing rodeo, fourchon public boat launch. Call (985) 860-3287 for more information.
Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival July 3-6, near Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park. Seafood, crafts, music, children's activities, rides, classic car show, fishing rodeo and fireworks. (985) 624-9762, www.seafoodfest.com
Donaldsonville's July 3 Celebration July 3, Crescent Park. Fireworks, fais do-do, family entertainment, "Cajun-style" barbecue cook-off, antique car and historic displays. (88 cool 775-7990.
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza July 4, Hammond, Zemurray Park. Family entertainment and fireworks. 800-542-7520.
St. Bernard Salutes America Fourth of July Celebration July 4, Chalmette, Government Complex. Food, music and fireworks display.
Kenner Fourth of July Freedom Fest July 4, Kenner, Treasure Chest Casino grounds, Williams Boulevard at Lake Pontchartrain. Fireworks. 443-8000.
Eunice Fourth of July Celebration July 4, Eunice, Northwest Pavilion. Cajun music and one of the state's largest fireworks displays. (337) 457-7389, www.eunice-la.com.
Go Fourth on the River July 4, New Orleans, Woldenberg Park. Riverboat rides, music, food and fireworks. 581-4629.
July Fete July 4, Crowley, Rice Festival Grounds. Community celebration with a parade, music, children's activities, fireworks and a softball tournament. (337) 788-4100 or (337) 788-4123.
Let Freedom Ring July 4, Thibodaux, Peltier Park. Arts and crafts, cultural displays, music and fireworks. (985) 446-5237.
Main Street Go Fourth Celebration July 4, Morgan City, Lawrence Park. Music, food, children's activities, fireworks. (985) 380-4643 or 800-256-2931.
Slidell Heritage Festival July 4, Slidell, Heritage Park. Music, food, games, crafts, and fireworks. (985) 643-1234.
Star Spangled Celebration July 4, Baton Rouge, USS Kidd and Nautical Center, 305 S. River Road. Family Independence Day celebration with food, music, an air show, tours of the vessel and fireworks. (225) 342-1942.
Golden Meadow-Fourchon International Tarpon Rodeo July 3-5, Port Fourchon, Port Fourchon Marina, 288 Floatation Canal Road. Boat parade and fireworks (Thurs) and rodeo (Fri and Sat) with fishing contests, music and food. (985) 693-4226.
Essence Music Festival July 4-6, New Orleans, Louisiana Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Concerts, along with food and seminars. Tickets available from Ticketmaster (522-5555 or www.ticketmaster.com). www.essence.com.
Grand Isle Fourth of July July 5, Bridgeside Marina. Fireworks and entertainment. (985) 787-2419.
Lebeau Zydeco Festival July 5, Immaculate Conception Church, U.S. 71. Celebrates its 17th anniversary with zydeco music, crafts and food. (877)-948-8004.
Louisiana Catfish Festival July 11-13, Des Allemands, St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Music, games, rides, catfish-cooking and catfish-eating contests. (985) 758-7542.
Tales of the Cocktail July 16-20, Hotel Monteleone and other French Quarter locations. Lectures, discussions, book signings, dinner pairings, cooking demonstrations, cocktail mixing seminars, walking tours, films screening a bartending course and a block party. 299-0404.
Morse Recreational Festival July 17-19. Old-time street fair with music, street dances, crafts, food and a carnival.
Christmas In July July 19, Ponchatoulas Historic District .Come listen to a variety of live music, stage will be located right next to Ole Hardhide. Outdoor Art & Crafts Festival. Shop early for Christmas. For more information call 1 (800) 617-4502
Deep South Crane and Rigging Swamp Pop Music Festival July 19-20, Gonzales, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Festival benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis foundation with music, jambalaya cook-off, car show, poker run and a Queen's pageant. (225) 769-9994.
Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo July 24-26, Grand Isle, Sanddollar Marina. Oldest fishing rodeo in North America with big game, shoreline, spear-fishing and tag release divisions and food. (985) 787-2997.
Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration July 25-26, St. Francisville, St. Francisville Inn, 5720 N. Commerce St. Evening program and reception, hummingbird banding and garden tours. (800) 488-6502 or (225) 635-6502.
Satchmo SummerFest July 31 - August 3, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Celebrates Louis Armstrong with outdoor concerts, seminars, children's activities, a club crawl and second-line parade. 522-5730, www.satchmosummerfest.com.
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AUGUST
Whitney White Linen Night Aug. 2, New Orleans, Contemporary Arts Center and Warehouse Arts District. Gallery openings, food and music. 528-3805.
National Hot Air Balloon Championships Aug. 8-10, Baton Rouge, Pennington Center and BREC's Perkins Road Park. The Southeast Regional and Louisiana State Hot Air Balloon competitions, liftoffs, fireworks, music, kids' activities. (225) 933-2027, www.laballooning.com
Festival of Riches Aug. 8-9, New Iberia, City Park, Cyr Gates Recreation Building. Square-dancing festival. (88 cool 9-IBERIA.
Le Cajun Music Awards Show & Festival Aug. 15-17, Lafayette, Blackham Coliseum. Cajun French Music Association presents Cajun music, dancing, crafts, food and CFMA Music Awards. (800) 346-1958 or (337) 233-9690.
Delcambre Shrimp Festival Aug. 18, Main Street. Rides, food, bands, shrimp cook-off, water fights, dancing, blessing of the shrimp fleet. (337) 685-2653 or (88 cool 942-3042.
Gueydan Duck Festival Aug. 21-24. Rides, crafts, parades, skeet shoots, dog trials, duck-calling contest, Cajun food and music. (337) 536-7858, 888-536-6456, www.duckfestival.org.
DecaFestAug. 26- Sept. 1, New Orleans, French Quarter and CBD. Theater music, films, literary and culinary events, benefiting HIV/AIDS and LGBT community organizations. 945-6789
Southern Decadence Festival Aug. 27-Sept. 1, French Quarter. Gay and lesbian fest with dances, street parties, talent shows, costume contest and a parade. 529-2107, www.southerndecadence.net.
Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Aug. 28-Sept. 1, downtown Morgan City. Louisiana's oldest chartered harvest festival with Cajun music, swamp rock, zydeco, country, rhythm and blues, shrimp cook-off, arts and crafts, fireworks, children's village, blessing of the fleet. (800) 256-2931/www.shrimp-petrofest.org.
Mamou Cajun Music Festival August 29-30 Mamou Civic Center. Traditional Cajun music, sack race, guinea chase, egg-throwing and arm-wrestling contests, greased-pole climbing, boudin-eating. (337) 468-3272 or check out their website.
Annual Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival Aug. 30, Plaisance, Zydeco festival grounds, 457 Zydeco Road. Authentic zydeco and French music, regional cuisine, African-American crafts. (337) 942-2392 www.zydeco.org.
Creole Zydeco Festival Aug. 31, St. Martinville, Adam Carlson Park. Zydeco music, food, Creole cooking demonstrations and dancing. (337) 394-4635.
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SEPTEMBER
Pecan Ridge Fall Bluegrass Festival Sept 3-6, Jackson, Pecan Ridge Park, Louisiana 952. Blue grass and gospel music, crafts, and concessions. (225) 629-5852
Cajun Heritage Festival September 5-7, Larose Civic Center, Hwy. 308 in Larose. (985) 537-7701.
Rayne Frog Festival Sept 5-7 Cajun fais do-do, frog racing, jumping and cooking contests, food booths, carnival, parade. (337) 334-2332.
Oktoberfest September 19, New Orleans, Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St. Traditional German music, dancing, food and drink. 522-8014.
Grand Bois Inter-Tribal Celebration September 19-21. Bourg, 470 Bourg-Larose Highway American Indian crafts, food and dancing. (985) 594-7410 or (985) 594-1068.
Les Cadiens du Teche Cajun Music Festival September 20, New Iberia, Cyr Gates Community Center. Music, food, arts and crafts. (88 cool 942-3042.
Annual Alligator Day Sept. 20 Hammond, Kliebert Alligator and Turtle Farm. Tours, alligator racing, music, food. (800) 854-9164.
Golden Meadow Firefighters Family Fishing Rodeo September 20-21, Oakridge Community Park, LA Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow. (985)632-3800.
Slidell Fall Fest September 20-21, Slidell, Northshore Harbor Center. Crafts expo with food. (985) 796-5853
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival September 24-28. New Iberia, City Park. Parades, agricultural exhibits, rides, fais do-do, art, livestock and flower shows. (88 cool 942-3042.
Alligator Festival Sept 26-28, Luling/Boutte, Luling-Destrehan Bridge, Louisiana 310. Rides, food, alligator displays, poker run, family fun. (985) 785-8769, www.stcharlesrotaryclub.com.
Archbishop Chapelle Craft Show September 27. 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. More than 150 craft booths, food, raffles. 858-6773
Bayou Lafourche Heritage Day Sept. 27, Thibodaux, 2295 St. Mary St. Music, Cajun food, crafts and old folk demonstrations. (985) 447-0915
La Fete D'Egologie Sept. 27. Thibodaux, Jean Lafitte National Park, Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary St. Cajun food, music, dancing, hands-on cultural activities and exhibits. (985) 447-0868
CongoSquare Rhythms Festival Sept. 27-28, New Orleans, Congo Square/ Armstrong Park, 718 N. Rampart St. African art market, crafts, food, cultural activities and music. 558-6100
St. James Historical Society Heritage Day September 28, Lutcher, St. James Historical Society Museum, 1988 Louisiana 44. Food, crafts and traditional craft demonstrations. (225) 869-1717.
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Italian Heritage Festival TBA Kenner's 9th annual Italian Heritage Festival held in historic Rivertown. This is a free event with live music, food vendors who participate and sell Italian food and drink, as well as crafters who sell handmade creations. The festival will have face-painting and "Splash Castle" for kids, and a demonstration of the "Tarantella" and cooking by area chefs for adults. You can visit the event website here.
Great Southern Bluegrass Festival TBA Angie, off of Louisiana 21. Bluegrass music, crafts and food. (985) 986-8411
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OCTOBER
Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair Oct. 2-8, Amite, Tangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds. Agricultural events, crafts, entertainment, rides, parade and rodeo. (800) 542-7520
Fanfare Oct. 1-Oct. 31, Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University. Dance, films, music, theater, lectures and performing arts. (985) 543-4366.
Oktoberfest Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25. New Orleans, Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St. Traditional German music, dancing, food and drink. 522-8014.
Gretna Heritage Festival Oct. 3-5, Gretna Market, Huey P. Long Avenue. Music, crafts, rides and games, German Beer Garden, Italian Village with St. Joseph's altar, food court. 361-7748.
Ozone Film Festival Oct. 3-5, Covington. Screenings, film industry workshops and musical performances at several venues. (985) 893-2050
St. Mary Magdalen Seafood Festival Oct. 3-5, Metairie, 6425 West Metairie Ave. Rides, games, food and music. 733-0922.
Denham Springs Olde Downtown Antique Festival Oct. 4, downtown. Antiques and collectibles, entertainment, food and children's activities. (225) 665-4666.
Shadows-on-the-Teche Arts and Crafts Festival Oct. 4, New Iberia, Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St. Fine arts, pottery, tile art, metal and woodwork, demonstrations and plantation tours. (88 cool 9-IBERIA.
Steam Fest III Oct. 4-5, New Orleans, Audubon Park, The Fly (behind the zoo.) Model train layout, kiddy train, antique car show, food, historic Southern Pacific steam locomotive No. 745 (under steam) and exhibit train, plus bluegrass music. 897-2464
Angola Prison Rodeo Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Louisiana State Penitentiary. Inmate rodeo dubbed "The Wildest Show in the South," music, crafts, food. (225) 655-4411.Louisiana Cotton Festival Oct. 9-14, Ville Platte, Civic Center, North City Park. Cajun contradanse, fais do-do, food and the ancient game of Le Tournoi. (337) 363-6367.
SugarFest Oct. 5, Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave. Food, music, crafts, historic building tours, children's activities, hay rides and hands-on sugar experiments. (225) 336-2422.
New Orleans Film Festival Oct. 9-16, Canal Place Cinema and Contemporary Arts Center. Local, national and international film and video screenings, workshops, seminars and social events. 309-6633, neworleansfilmfest.com.
Louisiana Cotton Festival Oct. 7-12, Ville Platte, Civic Center, North City Park. Cajun contradanse, fais do-do, food and the ancient game of Le Tournoi. (225) 655-4411
Louisiana Cattle Festival Oct. 9-12, Abbeville. Parade, livestock shows, cooking contests, Cajun French band competition, French storytelling contest and street dance. (337) 898-4110
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair Oct. 10-11, Metairie, 6017 Camphor St. Crafts, food, antiques and evening dinner with live entertainment. 888-1155
Boucherie Festival Oct. 10-12, Sorrento, Ascension Civic Center, Reynolds/Lambert Park. Cracklin'- and jambalaya-cooking contests, parade, music, rides, food and a pageant. (225) 715-2941.
Bridge City Gumbo Festival Oct. 10-12, Holy Guardian Angels Church, 1701 Bridge City Ave. Food, gumbo-cooking contest, rides, crafts, music and a fais do-do. 436-4712.
Festivals Acadiens Oct. 10-12, Girard Park and downtown Lafayette. A combination of festivals includes Downtown Alive!, the Louisiana Craft Fair, the Bayou Food Festival and Festival de Musique Acadienne. Zydeco and Cajun music, Cajun and Creole food, native crafts, special events, folk-life exhibits. (800) 346-1958, www.FestivalsAcadiens.com.
Carnaval Latino Oct. 10-12, New Orleans, New Mardi Gras World Location, Eastbank/Riverside at Henderson Street. Outdoor concerts, food, crafts, children's entertainment, a parade, dance, and street entertainers. 581-2000
St. Matthew the Apostle Family Festival Oct. 10-12, 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge. Food, music and games. 737-4604
Voice of the Wetlands Festival Oct. 10-12, Houma Southdown Plantation House, 1208 Museum Drive. Coastal education, with displays, food and music. (985)790-0682
Art in Autumn Gardens Art Festival Oct. 11-12, Darrow, Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, 40136 River Road. Art show with demonstrations, entertainment, booths, music and tours of the plantation. (225) 473-7841, www.artgumbo.org.
Tri-State 62nd Fall Rodeo Oct. 11-12, Houma, Houma Air Base, 221 Moffet Road. Rodeo and livestock show, sponsored by the Terrebonne Livestock Association. (985)232-0001
World Championship Gumbo Cook-off Oct. 11-12, New Iberia, Bouligny Plaz. Food Festival and gumbo cook-off with music and samplings. (337)354-1836
Wild Things 2008 Oct. 12-18. Lacombe, Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife festival during National Wildlife Refuge week with exhibits, games, boat and canoe tours, food, contests, a youth wildlife art contest and show. (985) 882-2000.
Washington Parish Free Fair Oct. 15-18, Franklinton. Horticultural and livestocl exhibits, carnvial rides, food, a rodeo and music. (985) 839-7840
International Acadian Festival Oct. 17-19, Plaquemine. Cajun and country music, food and a festival parade. (225) 687-6549.
New Orleans Bikefest Motorcycle Rally & Music Festival Oct. 17-19, Westwego, Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 West Bank Expressway. This new festival plans to showcase a bike show, games, stunt riders, food, poker run, camping and music. 274-0226, www.neworleansbikefest.com
International Rice Festival Oct. 17-18, Crowley. One of the oldest agricultural festivals in the state with rice-eating contest, parades, entertainment, livestock show and cooking contests. (337) 783-3067.
St. John Parish Andouille Festival Oct. 17-19. LaPlace, Percy ********* Building. Food, crafts, rides and continuous entertainment. (985) 652-9569.
Grand Bois Swamp Pop/Cajun/Zydeco Fest Oct. 17-19, Bourg, Grand Bois Park, 470 Bourg-Larose Highway. Three-day fest with music and food. (985) 594-7410.
Bayou Dularge Knights of Columbus Fishing Rodeo & Fair Oct. 17-19, Theriot, St. Eloi KC Home, 1331 Dr. Beatrous Road. Country fair with Cajun food, auctions, rides, music, bands and a fishing rodeo. (985) 876-0728
Louisiana Gumbo Festival Oct. 17-19, Chackbay, Choupic Fairgrounds, Highway 304, north of Thibodaux. Cajun food, music, dancing, rides, gumbo cook-off, parade and auction. (985) 633-7789, www.lagumbofest.com.
Oak Alley Plantation Fall Arts & Crafts Festival Oct. 18-19, Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, LA. Call 1 (800) 44ALLEY for more information.
Cresccent City Blues & BBQ Festival Oct. 18-19, New Orleans, Lafayette Square Park. Art market, food, music and vendors.
Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival Oct. 18-19, Water Street along the Tchefuncte River. Boat-building demonstration and contests, marine auction, entertainment, flea market, food, crafts and music. (985) 845-9200 or (985) 892-0520.
St. Anthony of Padua Oktoberfest Oct. 18-19, New Orleans, 4640 Canal St. Food, music, student dances and games. 488-2651
St. Martinville Pepper Festival Oct. 19, downtown. Pepper-eating contest, music, crafts, games and food. www.stmartinkiwanis.org
Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Oct. 23-Nov. 2, Airline Highway Park/Fairgrounds. Rides, food, music, children's activities, animal shows, games, exhibits. (225) 755-FAIR or (800) LA-ROUGE.
35th Annual French Food Festival October 24-26, Larose Regional Park, LA Hwy. 308, Larose. Cajun food, music & dancing. For more information, call (985) 693-7355 or visit their website.
VooDoo Music Experience Oct. 24-26, New Orleans, City Park, behind New Orleans Museum of Art. The 10th anniversary of the huge music festival with seven stages, more than 150 bands, the Preservation Hall Tent and bingo! Parlor, food booths, interactive games andd crafts. www.voodoomusicfest.com.
Slidell Fall Antiques District Street Fair Oct. 25-26, Slidell, Olde Towne. Antiques and collectibles, food and music. (985) 643-6727
Bucktown Seafood Festival. October. Metairie, St. Louis King of France School, 1600 Lake Ave. 504-833-8224. Food, music, games, Lenten fish fry. For more information.
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NOVEMBER
Great Chili Challenge November 1, New Iberia, City Park, 300 Parkview Drive. Chili-cooking contest, games, music and concessions. (88 cool 9-IBERIA.
Louisiana Book Festival November 1, Baton Rouge, State Capitol and Library of Louisiana. Author presentations, readings, discussions, book signings, book-related demonstrations, professional storytellers. (225) 219-9503.
Shadows Civil War Encampment November 1-2, New Iberia, Shadows-on-the-Teche. Living history encampment. (877) 200-4924.
Christmas in New Orleans Arts & Crafts Expo Nov. 1-2, Kenner, Pontchartrain Center. Crafts, food and entertainment. (985) 796-5853.
Louisiana Swamp Festival Nov. 1-2, New Orleans, Audubon Zoo. Louisiana food, music, crafts, hands-on animal exhibits, special animal feedings. 581-IMAX.
Louisiana Renaissance Festival November 1-December 7, open weekends and Friday, Nov. 28., Hammond, Highway 1064. Jousting, merchants, food and entertainment. (985) 429-9992 or www.La-renfest.com.
Southdown Marketplace November 1, Houma, Southdown Plantation. Crafts booths, seasonal items, antiques and food. (985) 851-0154.
Giant Omelette Celebration November 1-2 Abbeville. Music, crafts, children's activities, home tours, antique car show, egg games and the making of a 5,000-egg Great Cajun omelet. (337) 893-0013 or (337) 898-6600, to go to their website, click here.
New Orleans Improv Festival Nov. 6-8, New Orleans, La Niut Comedy Theater, 2301 Soniat St. Improv comedy from all over the country with workshops taught by celebrity teachers. 899-0336
Cut Off Youth Center Fair November 7-9, Cut Off, 205 West 79th St. (off Highway 1 South). Cajun food, music, dancing, carnival midway. (985) 632-7616.
Holy Name of Jesus School Gator Fest Nov. 7-9, New Orleans, 6325 Cromwell Place. Rides, music, cooking demonstrations, games and food. 861-9709
St. Rita Pecan Festival November 7-9, Harahan, St. Rita Church and School. Pecan pies, cookies and candy, rides, bands, crafts, games, family entertainment. (504) 737-2915.
Westwego Cypress Swamp Fest Nov. 7-9 A.J. Catfish Bourgeois Park (at the corner of Avenues C and D). Amusement rides, games, food booths, crafts and music. (504) 341-1003.
Thibodeauxville Fall Fest November 8, Thibodaux, downtown. Food, crafts, games, music and a duck race on Bayou Lafourche. (985) 446-1187.
Crescent City Home Brewers Winter Fest November 8, New Orleans, 200 S. Galvez St. German food, beer, locally brewed beer and music. (504) 443-2316.
Mirliton Festival Nov. 8, New Orleans, Piety Street at Dauphine Street in Bywater. Mirliton dishes, crafts, children's activities and music. 944-5422
Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival November 8-9, Destrehan Plantation. Antique village, chefs' demonstrations, food, music, dancing. (985) 764-9315.
Fiesta Latina Nov. 8-9, New Orleans, Contemporary Arts center, 900 Camp St. Craft, ethnic food, music and performances. Citywide art installation. 558-6100
Port Barre Cracklin Festival Nov. 8-9, Port Barre, Veterans Memorial Park. Cracklin' -cooking contest, Cajun music, rides and a parade.
Pecan Ridge Fall Bluegrass Festival November 13-15. Jackson, Pecan Ridge Park, Louisiana 952. Bluegrass and gospel music, crafts and concessions. Call (225) 629-5852 for more information.
River Parishes Fall Festival November 14-16, Norco, Sacred Heart School, 453 Spruce St. Rides, games, bands, crafts, food and a beauty pageant. (985) 764-9958.
Highland Games of Louisiana Nov.14 - 16 Jackson. Celebration of Scottish culture with a fiddle competition (Fri) and the games (Sat) featuring traditional athletic events, dancing, a children's village, a bagpipe competition, British car exhibition and sheep-dog demonstrations. (225) 634-7397, www.lahighlandgames.com.
St. Clement of Rome Oyster Festival Nov. 14-16, Metairie, 3978 West Esplanade Ave. Rides, games, food, music, a Sunday jazz brunch and a fun-run. 887-7821
Three Rivers Art Festival November 15-16, Covington, Columbia Street. Juried art festival with an Arts Alive! stage, children's performance stage, music, student art competition, 5K race. (985) 871-4141 or (985) 705-7968.
LadyFest Nov. 19-23, New Orleans, various locations. The festival showcases women's art, music, poetry and film in a benefit for local organizations that support women. 949-3001
Broadmoor High Arts & Crafts Festival Nov. 21-22. Baton Rouge, 10100 Goodwood Blvd. 35th annual show with handmade items, art, food and Santa Claus. (225) 926-1420
Camp Moore Living History Encampment Nov. 22-23, Tangipahoa, Camp Moore Confederate Museum and Cemetery. Civil War re-enactment at the largest Confederate training camp in Louisiana. (985) 229-2438
New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival Nov. 23, New Orleans, Oak Street and South Carrollton Avenue in Riverbend. The sandwich is celebrated with music, po-boy contests, children's activities, an auction and a history venue, exploring the orgins of the local favorite.
Celebration in the Oaks November 28 - December 30, New Orleans City Park. Lighting displays, entertainment, rides, Santa visits. 483-9415.
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Louisiana Indian Heritage Association Fall Powwow TBA Robert, Hidden Oaks Family Campground. American Indian crafts, dancing, food, costumes. (504) 345-9244.
Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas Celebration and Festival of Trees TBA Franklinton, Washington Parish Fair Grounds. Historical tours of pioneer village, Civil War living history re-enactments, food, music, displays of decorated Christmas trees and a tree auction. (985) 839-5195.
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DECEMBER
Celebration in the Oaks November 28- December 30, New Orleans City Park. Lighting displays, entertainment, rides, Santa visits. 483-9415.
Christmas-New Orleans Style Dec. 1-31, Tours of historic homes, candlelight caroling, madrigal dinners, chefs' demonstrations. (504) 522-5730.
Once Upon a Cajun Christmas Dec. 5, Houma, downtown. Christmas parade with Papa Noel, caroling, entertainment and tree lighting. (800) 688-2732. (985) 873-6408.
Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival December 5-7 Belle Chasse, Medal of Honor Park. Cajun music, arts and crafts, citrus displays, orange-peeling-and-eating contests. 656-7599 or 394-3700.
Christmas Extravaganza Arts & Crafts Expo December 5-7 St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds, 1304 N. Columbia St. Hundreds of craft booths, food and a Christmas village. (985) 796-5853.
A Bayou Christmas December 6, Larose Regional Park, Highway 308. Evening boat parade, children's events, snowfield, music and Cajun food. (985) 693-7355.
Thibodaux Christmas Parade December 7, Thibodeaux. For more information, call (985) 446-1187.
Festival of the Bonfires Dec. 12-14 and 24. Lutcher, Lutcher Park. Cajun food, music, gumbo cook-off, crafts, rides and a nightly bonfire. (800) 367-7852, www.festivalofthebonfires.org.
Christmas Past Festival December 13, Old Mandeville Trailhead/Farmers Market, Girod Street and Lakefront areas. Festival-goers encouraged to dress for costume contest, horse and carriage rides, theatrical skits, Christmas caroling, Scrooge Scavenger hunts for kids, evening costume ball, Dickens era breakfast, lunch, dinner offerings. (985) 624-5683.
St. Lucy Festival of Lights December 14, St. Martinville, St. Martin d'Tours Church Square. Holiday light displays, crafts, food, children's games, music, street and boat parades. (337) 394-6021.
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Zeitgeist Creative Music Festival TBA, New Orleans, Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, 2940 Canal St. Creative music, electronica, free jazz by local and international artists. (504) 352-1150.
Rivertown Christmas Festival TBA Port Allen, downtown at the levee. Food, appearance by Santa Claus, children's activities, music and fireworks. (225) 346-5670.
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