Hotels by City

2009

MAY 1-3

• BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL: Parc Hardy on Rees Street, Breaux Bridge. Celebrity crawfish-eating contest, arts and crafts, food, crawfish races, Cajun dance lessons, zydeco dance contest, Cajun cooking demonstrations. Also enjoy live bands, including Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Pine Leaf Boys, Willie T., Warren Storm & Cypress, Chris Ardoin & NuStep, and others. http://www.bbcrawfest.com

MAY 2

• TREASURE FEST: DeRidder’s West Park, DeRidder. One-spot, yard sale held under the tall pines along the one-mile walking trail. This is a bargain hunter’s dream. (800) 738-5534.
• MAY MUSE SPRING STREET FAIR: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., behind the Washington Parish Courthouse, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Arts and crafts, food, silent auction, reptile exhibit raffle of Saints items, general store/museum with special military exhibit. (985) 515-5121.

MAY 2-3

• FESTFORALL: along North Boulevard and on the grounds of the Old State Capitol, downtown Baton Rouge. Celebrate the cultural diversity of the Baton Rouge community with more than 80 artists and craftsmen, an art car parade, children’s village, interactive demonstrations, performances by local theater and music organizations, and live music featuring Fuefollet, The Myrtles, Michael Foster Project, Henry Gray, Andy Pizzo Project, Phat Hat, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, the LSU Jazz Ensemble and many others. (225) 344-8558 or http://www.artsbr.org

MAY8

• HOT ART, COOL NIGHTS: 6-10 p.m., various Mid-City merchant locations. Showcase of local art, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry designs, photography and more. See local talent and add to your own collection. (225) 924-6437.

MAY 8-10

• ST. JAMES HIGH SPRING FAIR: 5181 Wildcat Drive, St. James. Rides, games, food, music and more. (225) 265-3911.

MAY 15-17

• ANNUAL TUNICA-BILOXI POW WOW: Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds on the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Reservation near Marksville.  American Indian singers, dancers and craftspeople will perform and display their wares. For details, go to http://www.tunicapowwow.org

MAY 21-24

• JAMBALAYA FESTIVAL: Gonzales. Jambalaya Park near City Hall on Irma Street One of the largest festivals in the state, this family event features the world champion jambalaya cooking contest. Carnival rides add to the fun. Entertainment will include Kenny Fife and the Bactrac Band, Cheez-Weez, Bag of Donuts, Mojeaux, The Gas House Gorillas and Kane Glaze.NOT TO MISS: Watching champion jambalaya cooks stir the giant pot over a wood fire and getting your first taste of the spicy rice dish. INFORMATION: http://www.jambalayafestival.org.
• MUDBUG MADNESS: Shreveport Festival Plaza, downtown Now in its 26th year, Mudbug Madness draws as many as 56,000 people in one day. The event includes crawfish eating contests for men, women and children, and a crawfish calling contest. Cajun, zydeco, blues and jazz artists entertain throughout the weekend. This year’s artists include Grammy Award-winning Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Wayne Toups and ZydeCajun, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters.NOT TO MISS: The men’s crawfish eating contest. INFORMATION: http://www.mudbugmadness.com.

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Festival dates from 2008 Please check before you go.

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APRIL 29-MAY 11
CONTRABAND DAYS FESTIVAL: Lake Charles. The 51st annual event includes classic car show, golf tournament, sailboat regatta, barbecue cook-off, fireworks display and plenty of music. Performers include Louisiana Express, Dr. Hook with Ray Sawyer, T.K. Hulin, Georgia Satellite, John Ieyoub and many more. Admission $3, pre-school children free. Parking on grounds, $2. http://www.contrabanddays.com.

MAY 2-4
BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL: Parc Hardy on Rees Street, Breaux Bridge. Celebrity crawfish-eating contest, arts and crafts, food, crawfish races, Cajun dance lessons, zydeco dance contest, Cajun cooking demonstrations. Also enjoy live bands, including Lost Bayou Ramblers, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Hunter Hayes, Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, Ray Abshire , Lil Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers, Dustin Ray & Southern Groove, Jambalaya w/special guest D.L. Menard and many others.  http://www.bbcrawfest.com.

MAY 3-4
FESTFORALL: along North Boulevard and on the grounds of the Old State Capitol, downtown Baton Rouge. Celebrate the cultural diversity of the Baton Rouge community with more than 80 artists and craftsmen, an art car parade, children’s village, interactive demonstrations, performances by local theater and music organizations, and live music featuring Henry Gray and the Cats, Pine Leaf Boys, Headhunters and many others. (225) 344-8558 or http://www.artsbr.org.

MAY 9
HOT ART, COOL NIGHTS: 6-10 p.m., various Mid-City merchant locations. Showcase of local art, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry designs, photography and more. See local talent and add to your own collection. (225) 924-6437.

MAY 16-18
ANNUAL TUNICA-BILOXI POW WOW: Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds on the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Reservation near Marksville.  American Indian singers, dancers and craftspeople will perform and display their wares. For details, go to http://www.tunicapowwow.org.

MAY 22-25
JAMBALAYA FESTIVAL: Gonzales. This annual festival features world champion jambalaya, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, cooking contests, variety of food and much more over four days.  http://www.jambalayafestival.org.

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Festivals La Louisianne


Look for festival updates in each week's Friday FUN section of the
Morning Advocate and Visit Baton Rouge

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