In so many ways, Louisiana is home to festivals. We all know about Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest in New Orleans–but here are 9 festivals from across the state that are truly special. Everyone in Louisiana knows that going to festivals is one of the most amazing ways to build community, experience different cultures, and celebrate together. There are more than one per weekend that go on all across the state. Here are 9 of the stand outs that we believe you shouldn’t miss!
- International Rice Festival
facebook.com/InternationalRiceFestival This festival held in Crowley in the fall offers 3-days of events including a 5K run, cooking contest, and much more—all in celebration of Louisiana’s rice crop.
- Strawberry Festival
facebook.com/pages/Ponchatoula-Strawberry-Festival-Inc Put on since 1972, the Pontchatoula Strawberry Festival features vendors, amusements, food, and of course tons of celebration of Louisiana’s state fruit.
- Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival
facebook.com/NELACelticFest This unique celebration of Celtic culture takes place in West Monroe every year.
- Angola Prison Rodeo
facebook.com/AngolaRodeo One of the most unique festivals in the country, this annual rodeo put on at the Angola state prison brings revelers from around the state.
- Festival International
facebook.com/festivalinternational One of the most exciting music festivals in Louisiana, this Lafayette fest features musical acts from around the world and is completely FREE!
- Chaz Fest
facebook.com/chazfest A relatively new festival that has popped up alongside Jazz fest, Chaz fest features favorite New Orleans musicians that don’t quite make the cut for the growing Jazz Fest line-up.
- Louisiana Peach Festival
facebook.com/louisianapeachfestival A Ruston tradition, this celebration of everything peaches keeps festival goers coming back year after year.
- Courir de Mardi Gras
wikicommons Held during Mardi Gras in the acadiana region of Louisiana, this unique celebration of Mardi Gras offers a glimpse into the hey days of Cajun culture.
- Fur and Wildlife Festival
http://lafurandwildlifefestival.com/ An annual celebration of all the wildlife, hunting, and fishing that goes on along the Southwest corridor of Louisiana.
Have you ever been to one of these festivals? Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
facebook.com/InternationalRiceFestival
This festival held in Crowley in the fall offers 3-days of events including a 5K run, cooking contest, and much more—all in celebration of Louisiana’s rice crop.
facebook.com/pages/Ponchatoula-Strawberry-Festival-Inc
Put on since 1972, the Pontchatoula Strawberry Festival features vendors, amusements, food, and of course tons of celebration of Louisiana’s state fruit.
facebook.com/NELACelticFest
This unique celebration of Celtic culture takes place in West Monroe every year.
facebook.com/AngolaRodeo
One of the most unique festivals in the country, this annual rodeo put on at the Angola state prison brings revelers from around the state.
facebook.com/festivalinternational
One of the most exciting music festivals in Louisiana, this Lafayette fest features musical acts from around the world and is completely FREE!
facebook.com/chazfest
A relatively new festival that has popped up alongside Jazz fest, Chaz fest features favorite New Orleans musicians that don’t quite make the cut for the growing Jazz Fest line-up.
facebook.com/louisianapeachfestival
A Ruston tradition, this celebration of everything peaches keeps festival goers coming back year after year.
wikicommons
Held during Mardi Gras in the acadiana region of Louisiana, this unique celebration of Mardi Gras offers a glimpse into the hey days of Cajun culture.
http://lafurandwildlifefestival.com/
An annual celebration of all the wildlife, hunting, and fishing that goes on along the Southwest corridor of Louisiana.
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