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APRIL 30-MAY 2

• BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL: Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge. Crawfish-eating contest, souvenirs, live music, Cajun dance contest, Cajun cooking demonstration, parade, arts and crafts, etc. (337) 332-6655.
• TOMATO FESTIVAL: 2305 Fenelon St., Chalmette. Rides, pageants, live music and the first Creole tomatoes of the season. (504) 271-2953.

MAY1-2

• FESTFORALL: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, North Boulevard and on the grounds of the Old State Capitol and the Shaw Center for the Arts. Musical concerts, visual art presentations, dance performances, art exhibits and more. (225) 344-8558.

MAY 6-9

• COCHON DE LAIT FESTIVAL: downtown Mansura. Roasted pig, street dance, games, arts and crafts, beer-drinking and boudin-eating contests. Call (318) 964-2696 for more information.

MAY 8

• HOT ART, COOL NIGHTS: 6-10 p.m., several locations in mid-city Baton Rouge. Many participating businesses open their doors to showcase the works of local artists. (225) 924-6437.

MAY 14-15

• DESTREHAN PLANTATION SPRING HERITAGE DAYS & CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT: Destrehan Plantation. Demonstrations of open hearth cooking, herbal healing, indigo dyeing, calligraphy, moss mattress making, bousillage construction, period music and dancing, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing and more. Friday is geared to schools. Saturday is open to the public. Details, http://www.destrehanplantation.org

MAY 14-16

• TUNICA-BILOXI POW WOW: Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Powwow Grounds, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Reservation, Marksville. Dance competition, drum contest, food, gourd dancing, arts and crafts vendors, and a special performance by Blues Nation and Wayanay Inka. Details, go to http://www.tunicapowwow.org

MAY 22-23

• ABITA SPRINGS CRAWFISH FESTIVAL: C.J. Finn Ballpark, Abita Springs. Creole food, children’s activities, music. (985) 892-2065.

May 27-30

• JAMBALAYA FESTIVAL: Gonzales. A great activity for the Memorial Day weekend, this festival features world champion jambalaya served daily, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, cooking contests and more. Details, go to http://www.jambalayafestival.org

MAY 28-30

• GREEK FESTIVAL: Hellenic Cultural Center, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans. Greek food, 5K race, music, children’s activities, dancing, cathedral tours and gift shop. Go to http://www.greekfestnola.com

MAY 29-30

• BAYOU COUNTRY SUPERFEST: LSU Tiger Stadium. Two days of music featuring Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Kellie Pickler, Jason Aldean, Gloriana, Jake Owen, Justin Moore, David Nail and more. Visit http://www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com

Baton Rouge and Louisiana Festivals 2009. Check dates before you go.

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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