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Local happenings all across Louisiana
Local or visitor? Check out just a few of the popular events going on for the next few months in Louisiana. Find Best Western hotels convenient to most events.
Greater New Orleans Events
List HotelsApril 2012
Greek Festival
For 38 years, Greece on the Bayou has served as a Greek cultural festival in New Orleans.
May 2012
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo
Bayou Boogaloo features music, food, arts and handicrafts and other sensory delights. At the Jefferson Davis Parkway in New Orleans.
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
Discover the best food and wine in New Orleans. Don’t miss this premier foodie event, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012.
Greek Festival
Entertainment for all ages, from kids’ activities to fun things for the adults to do. At Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Orleans.
June 2012
Vieux To Do
Kick off your summer in New Orleans with June’s three free festivals in one called Vieux To Do. In New Orleans.
Subnset Boulevard
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed stage musical adaptation of Billy Wilder’s 1950 film. At Tulane University in New Orleans.,
July 2012
Mandeville Seafood Festival
At the Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville.
Essence Music Festival
A celebration of contemporary African-American music and culture, the annual Essence Music Festival, in New Orleans.
July 2012
Pickle Ball Tournaments
At Pelican Park in Mandeville.
Pony Softball Nationals
At Pelican Park in Mandeville.
August 2012
Satchmo Summer Fest
Satchmo SummerFest has evolved into what one visiting music writer called “a mini-JazzFest”. In New Orleans.
Dirty Linen Night
Art Galleries invite visitors to an Art Party during the slowest month of the year. In New Orleans.
Krewe of Oak Mid-Summer Mardi Gras Parade
This year’s Krewe of Oak parade will take off from the front of the Maple Leaf Bar. In New Orleans.
Southern Decadence
One of New Orleans’ premier annual events. At the Oz & Bourbon Pub.
September 2012
New Orleans Seafood Festival
Held every year in mid-September in Lafayette Square, across from historic Gallier Hall on St. Charles Avenue.
Cutting Edge: Conferences and Events
A conference dedicated to educating musicians and music professionals about the latest trends in the music industry. In New Orleans.
Cajun Country Events
List HotelsMay 2012
Jambalaya Festival
The 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. In Gonzales.
Remebering Louisiana's Heroes Concert
At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
June 2012
Opelousas Spice and Music Festival
Join in the fun during this festival weekend highlighting the city's great spices and music.
Festival Ray*la*ne
Festival fun in Rayne.
Smoked Meat Festival
Join in the festival fun in Ville Platte.
Louisiana in 1812 Lecture
At the Lafayette Public Library.
July 2012
"Under the Telling Tree"
In Lafayette.
Swamp Pop Music Festival
Music festival featuring the finest in Swamp Pop & South Louisiana Music benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In Gonzales.
August 2012
Acadian Day Celebration
In the Bayou Vermilion District of Lafayette.
September 2012
Elemore Morgan Lifetime Retrospective Exhibit
In Lafayette.
St. Theresa's Carlyss Cajun Bons - Temps Festival
Delicious barbecue is just one of the Southwest Louisiana treats you will find at the Carlyss Cajun Bons Temps Festival. In Carlyss.
Three Louisiana Women Exhibit
At the Hilliard University Art Museum in Lafayette.
October 2012
Cal-Cam Fair
Fun times in Sulphur.
Louisian Tournoi
A re-enactment of the mid-evil knights fighting the sevendreaded enemies of Cotton. In Ville Platte.
"Evangeline: The Musical"
At the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.
December 2012
"Beausoleil, Acadiana's New Year Celebration"
In Lafayette.
Northern Louisiana Events
List HotelsMay 2012
Fisher Sawmill Days
In Toledo Bend.
Louisiana Southern Fried Festival
At the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe.
June 2012
Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival
Music, arts and crafts, kids' events, food, 5K and tennis tournament, rodeo and parade in historic downtown Ruston.
July 2012
49th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival
Enjoy everything watermelon in Farmerville.
September 2012
Louisiana Chicken Festival
Fun fall festival in Dubach.
Germantown Bluegrass Festival
At the historic Germantown Colony Museum, featuring live music, crafts and food for the entire family. In Minden.
October 2012
Teddy Bear Festival 2012: Celebrating the Great Outdoors
Commemorates President Theodore Roosevelt's successful 1907 hunting expedition into Madison Parish. In Tallulah.
November 2012
Historic Minden Main Street
Art, antiques and food. In Minden.
Plantation Country Events
List HotelsMay 2012
Louisiana Bicentennial Exhibit
Louisiana's Top200! At the West Baton Rouge Museum.
Bayou Country Super Fest
In Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
June 2012
Red Stick International Festival
Sponsored by LSU, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President's Office and the Baton Rouge Area.
July 2012
Hummingbird Celebration
Friday night speaker and wine and cheese. Saturday biologist will band Hummingbirds. In St. Francisville.
August 2012
Kings of the River Exhibit
At the At the West Baton Rouge Museum.
August 2012
White Linen Night
Enjoy the end of summer while strolling our small town streets, shopping, eating and enjoying the music. In St. Francisville.
September 2012
Julian Poydras and Louisiana Statehood
At the West Baton Rouge Musuem.
Oldies But Goodies Fest
Saturday State Championship BBQ Contest, come taste the best BBQ in the South, live music and more. In Port Allen.
Baker Buffalo Festival
We have many family events including a talent contest, spelling bee, art contest, balloon rides, carnival rides, pony rides. In Baker.
October 2012
Denham Springs Octoberfest
Celebrate fall in the antique district in Denham Springs.
Central Louisiana Events
List HotelsJune 2012
Louisiana Corn Festival
A three day fun filled festival with something for everyone and no gate fees. In Bunkie.
Beauregard Watermelon Festival
We celebrate the taste of the season with the Beauregard Watermelon Festival every year.
July 2012
Celebration on the Cane - Independence Day
Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks over the Cane River Lake, food vendors, in the Historic District of Natchitoches.
Natchitoches/NSU Folk Festival
Multi cultural celebration of heritage and folk art. Food, Cajun music and dancing, demos, exhibits inside A/C Prather Coliseum.
August 2012
Cane River Zydeco Festival & Poker Run
Friday events include Zydeco music, motorcycle games and Zydeco dance off. Saturday begins with a poker run through Natchitoches Parish.
Louisiana Mud Fest
300+acres for people to come out and relax, ride in the mud, fish, or even catch a concert or two. In Colfax.
September 2012
Drake Salt Works Festival
Heritage celebration with food, music, children's activities, parade and trail ride along Louisiana Trails. In Goldonna.
