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OCT. 27-NOV. 6

GREATER BATON ROUGE STATE FAIR: Open 5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, BREC’s Airline Highway Park/Fairgrounds. Carnival and special events, including the Great American Petting Farm, carnival midway, food booths and live music. (225) 755-FAIR or http://www.gbrsf.com

NOV. 4-6

LOUISIANA FALL FESTIVAL HORSE SHOW: John M. Parker Coliseum, LSU. More than 100 classes showing American Saddlebred Horses with beginner and advanced riders. Sessions, open to the public, are: 6 p.m. Nov. 4; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 5; and 10 a.m. Nov 6. (225) 938-7843

PONCHATOULA ANTIQUE TRADE DAYS AND CRAFT FAIR: downtown Ponchatoula. A weekend of antiques and collectibles, arts and craft booths displaying and selling art and antique items. http://www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

NOV. 5-6

LOUISIANA SWAMP FEST: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans. Wild fun for all ages, featuring Cajun cuisine, crafts and entertainment, children’s activities, storytelling, animal encounters, and more. (504) 581-4629 or http://www.auduboninstitute.org.

GIANT OMELETTE CELEBRATION: historic downtown Abbeville on Magdalen Square. A unique family event highlighted by the cooking of a 5,000-egg omelette. Enjoy musical entertainment, children’s activities, charity walk, arts and crafts show, antique car show and more. http://www.giantomelette.org.

NOV. 5

SOUTHDOWN MARKETPLACE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma. Unique handcrafted items, jewelry, furniture, pottery, paintings, woodcrafts, home-grown plants and flowers, Cajun cuisine, tours of the plantation, etc. $4; children younger than 12, free. http://www.southdownmuseum.org.

NOV. 5-Dec. 11

LOUISIANA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: 9:45 a.m.-5 p.m. rain or shine, one mile north of Hammond High School on River Road, off U.S. 190, Hammond. Meet peasants, nobles, knights, barons, and of course the reigning queen at this festival, which runs for six consecutive weekends. Live joust tournaments, birds of prey demonstrations, sword play, royal parades, English village, magicians, rope walkers, fire eaters and more. (985) 429-9992 or http://www.larf.org.

NOV. 6

FESTIVAL FOR AFRICA: noon-5 p.m., VanGuard Gallery, 1469 Laurel St. Music, authentic food, coffee, wine tastings, outdoor market, art for sale by artists, Africa-themed exhibit. Portion of proceeds directly benefit Bethany Centre Children’s School in Jjungo, Uganda. (225) 343-2211.

NOV. 9-13

RAYNE FROG FESTIVAL: festival grounds just off Interstate 10, Rayne. Carnival rides, food, handmade items, live music, frog racing and jumping con-tests, grand parade, poker run and more. Food includes hamburgers, seafood, po-boys, and yes, of course, fried frog legs. Admission $5, adults, Thursday-Saturday. After 3 p.m., $7, adult admission. Children under 12 will be admitted free. (337) 334-2332 or http://www.raynefrogfestival.com.

NOV. 10-13

PORT BARRE CRACKLIN’ FESTIVAL: Veterans Memorial Park, Port Barre. Live music, food, cracklin’ cooking contests, carnival rides and more. http://www.portbarrecracklinfestival.com.

NOV. 12-13

DESTREHAN PLANTATION ANNUAL FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, Destrehan Plantation, River Road, Destrehan. Arts and crafts, Cajun and Creole foods, period craft demonstrations, antiques and collectibles, tours of the plantation house by costumed guides, pony rides, spacewalk, face painting, and more. $7, adults and teens; free, children age 12 and younger. (985) 764-9315 or http://www.destrehanplantation.org.

NOV. 18-19

BROADMOOR HIGH ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 4-9 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10100 Goodwood Blvd. More than 200 artists and craftsmen will exhibit their wares. Free shuttle bus from the Broadmoor Shopping Center and Broadmoor Middle School. (225) 926-1420.

NOV. 18

WHITE LIGHT NIGHT: 6-10 p.m., Mid City Art & Design Cultural District, midcity area, Baton Rouge. Fall art hop sponsored by Mid City Merchants Association. More than 40 businesses holding open houses, with more than 100 artists displaying work. Also, live music at some venues. Free. (225) 924-6437 or http://www.midcitymerchants.org.

FrIDAY, NOV. 25

• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS OPENING WEEKEND: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Massive lights display and decorations throughout City Park. $7 per person; free, children ages 3 and younger. Enter at the Amusement Park side of City Park on Victory Avenue.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. (225) 775-3877.
• SATURDAY, NOV. 26
• LIGHTING THE OAKS: 4:45 p.m., 510 Boston St., Covington. Lighting of the majestic oaks in Covington.
• GRAND NOEL: 5-8 p.m., along Martin Luther King Drive, downtown Grand Couteau. Christmas carolers and candlelit streets. (337) 662-3000.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. (225) 775-3877.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 7 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and younger. (225) 638-3998.
• SUNDAY, NOV. 27
• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia. http://www.ripvanwinklegardens.com.
• CHRISTMAS SHOPPE: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Willow Wood Park Recreation Center, 113 Willow Wood Drive, New Iberia. Local artisans displaying handcrafted jewelry, candles and food products. (337) 229-1982.
• BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 2 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and younger. (225) 638-3998.
• ACADIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 3-4:30 p.m., St. Peters Church, 108 E. St. Peter’s St., New Iberia. Christmas concert. (888) 942-3742.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. (225) 775-3877.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
• MONDAY, NOV. 28
• NEW IBERIA CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 p.m., Main Street, New Iberia. (888) 942-3742.
• WALKER IN LIGHTS: 6-9 p.m., walking tours through Sidney Hutchinson Park. The park will feature lighted Christmas scenes and animated displays.
• TUESDAY, NOV. 29
• LSU CANDLELIGHT CELEBRATION: 5-6 p.m., Claude L. Shaver Theatre, Music & Dramatic Arts Building, LSU. Celebration of Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah with the lighting of LSU’s Christmas tree immediately following in front of the Memorial Tower. Free.

SATURDAY, Nov. 26

• TECHE AREA FARMER’S MARKET: 6-10 a.m., Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia. Fresh, produce, arts and crafts, jams and jellies, preserves, baked goods and art. (888) 942-3742. COVINGTON FARMER’S MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon, 600 Columbia St., Covington. http://www.cityofcovingtonla.com. ST. MARTINVILLE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon, Bayou Teche, north of Bridge Street. (337) 394-2230. VICTORY BELLES, RING IN THE HOLIDAYS SHOW: 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m., show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Vocals and music of Christmas classics. Tickets: http://www.national ww2museum.org. RENDEZ VOUS DES CAJUNS: 6 p.m., Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave., Eunice. Live music and entertainment. This week Merlin Fontenot & Friends, and Jesse Belleau and Cajun Melody perform. Tickets: $5. (337) 457-7389. BENEFIT DANCE SHOW: 8 p.m., Vermilionville Performance Center, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette. “Medicine Show 15,” a benefit for the Tommy Comeaux Fund in traditional music. $20. http://www.bayouvermilion.org.

SUNDAY, NOV. 27

• ACA PRESENTS 'LOUISIANA CROSSROADS': 4:30 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James D. Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. Special event focusing on the TV pilot show “Louisiana Crossroads.” $15-$27. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org. VICTORY BELLES, RING IN THE HOLIDAYS SHOW: 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m., show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Vocals and music of Christmas classics. Tickets: http://www.national ww2museum.org.

TUESDAY, NOV. 29

• TECHE AREA FARMER’S MARKET: 2-6 p.m., Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia. Produce, arts and crafts, jams, jellies, baked goods and art. RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S 'SOUTH PACIFIC': 8 p.m., Mahalia Jackson Theater, 801 N. Rampart St., New Orleans. Broadway in New Orleans series. $34-$93. http://www.ticketmaster.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30

• VICTORY BELLES, RING IN THE HOLIDAYS SHOW: noon. dinner, 8 p.m. show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Vocals and music of Christmas classics. Tickets: http://www.national ww2museum.org. RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S 'SOUTH PACIFIC': 8 p.m., Mahalia Jackson Theater, 801 N. Rampart St., New Orleans. Broadway in New Orleans series. $34-$93. http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Nov. 5-7

• PONCHATOULA ANTIQUE TRADE DAYS AND CRAFT FAIR: downtown Ponchatoula. A weekend of antiques and collectibles, arts and craft booths. http://www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

Nov. 6

• SOUTHDOWN MARKETPLACE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma. Unique handcrafted items, jewelry, furniture, pottery, paintings, woodcrafts, home-grown plants and flowers, Cajun cuisine, tours of the plantation, etc. $4; children younger than 12, free. http://www.southdownmuseum.org.

Nov. 6-7

• GIANT OMELETTE CELEBRATION: historic downtown Abbeville on Magdalen Square. A unique family event highlighted by the cooking of a 5,000-egg omelette. Enjoy musical entertainment, children’s activities, charity walk, arts and crafts show, antique car show, and more. http://www.giantomelette.org.
• LOUISIANA SWAMP FEST: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans. Wild fun for all ages, featuring Cajun cuisine, crafts and entertainment, children’s activities, storytelling, animal encounters, and more. (504) 581-4629 or http://www.auduboninstitute.org.

Nov. 6-Dec. 12

• LOUISIANA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. rain or shine, one mile north of Hammond High School on River Road, off U.S. 190, Hammond. Meet peasants, nobles, knights, barons, and of course the reigning queen at this festival, which runs for six consecutive weekends. Live joust tournaments, birds of prey demonstrations, sword play, royal parades, English village, magicians, rope walkers, fire eaters and more. (985) 429-9992 or http://www.larf.org.

Nov. 11-14

• LOUISIANA FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS:The inaugural event will feature food and music and gives the public a little bit of more than two dozen celebrations from throughout the state. Festivals represented include the Acadiana Memorial Festival, Delta Festival, Giant Omelette Celebration, Creole Festival, Hungarian Festival, Spring and Fall Jazz Festival, Pine Tree Festival, Plaquemines Parish Seafood and Heritage Festival, Strawberry Festival, Renaissance Festival, Italian Festival, Oyster Festival, Sicilian Heritage Festival, Antique Trade Days and Craft Fair, Amite Crawfish Festival, Tangipahoa Parish Fair, Kite Fest Louisiane, Smokin’ Oldies Barbecue, Fourth Fest, Sugar Fest, Veterans on Parade,Reflections on the Season ,Gonzales-based Jambalaya Festival, the Livingston Parish Fair and Livingston Parish Kids Fun Day. Each festival will be represented at a booth that provides a sampling of what the real thing has to offer. Festival of Festivals

Nov. 11-14

• PORT BARRE CRACKLIN’ FESTIVAL: Port Barre. Live music, food, cracklin’ cooking contests, carnival rides and more. http://www.portbarrecracklinfestival.com.
• RAYNE FROG FESTIVAL: festival grounds just off Interstate 10, Rayne. Carnival rides, food, handmade items, live music, frog racing and jumping con-tests, grand parade, poker run and more. Music from John Conlee, Bucky Covington, Krossfyre, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, The Backwood Boyz, Drew Zaunbrecher and others. Food includes hamburgers, seafood, po-boys, and yes, of course, fried frog legs. (337) 334-2332 or http://www.raynefrogfestival.com.

Nov. 13-14

• DESTREHAN PLANTATION ANNUAL FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, Destrehan Plantation, River Road, Destrehan. Arts and crafts, Cajun and Creole foods, period craft demonstrations, antiques and collectibles, tours of the plantation house by costumed guides, pony rides, spacewalk, face painting, and more. $7, adults and teens, free, children age 12 and younger. (985) 764-9315 or http://www.destrehanplantation.org.

Nov. 15

• CONGO SQUARE RHYTHMS FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans. New event that celebrates the history and cultural significance of Congo Square by bringing music, dance, food and crafts. http://www.jazzandheritage.org.

Nov. 19-20

• BROADMOOR HIGH ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 4-9 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 10100 Goodwood Blvd. More than 200 artists and craftsmen will exhibit their wares. Free shuttle bus from the Broadmoor Shopping Center and Broadmoor Middle School. (225) 926-1420.

FRIDAY, Nov. 25

• VICTORY BELLES, RING IN THE HOLIDAYS SHOW: 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m., show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Vocals and music of Christmas classics. Tickets: http://www.national ww2museum.org. ACA PRESENTS 'LOUISIANA CROSSROADS': 7:30 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James D. Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. Special event focusing on the TV pilot show “Louisiana Crossroads.” $15-$27. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.

FRIDAY, NOV. 26

• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS OPENING NIGHT: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans. Massive lights display and decorations throughout the park. $7 per person; free, children ages 3 and younger. Enter at the Amusement Park side of City Park on Victory Avenue.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. (225) 775–3877.

SATURDAY, NOV. 27

• HOLIDAY MUSIC MAGIC: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum, River Road. Holiday music as part of the planetarium show. (225) 344-5272.
• GRAND NOEL: 5-8 p.m., along Martin Luther King Drive, downtown Grand Couteau. Christmas carolers and candlelit streets. (337) 662-3000.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. (225) 775–3877.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

SUNDAY, NOV. 28

• ACADIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 3-4:30 p.m., St. Peters Church, 108 E. St. Peter’s St., New Iberia. Christmas concert. (888) 942–3742.
• CHRISTMAS SHOPPE: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Willow Wood Park Recreation Center, 113 Willow Wood Drive, New Iberia. Local artisans displaying handcrafted jewelry, candles and food products. (337) 229–1982.
• ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
• CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

MONDAY, NOV. 29

• NEW IBERIA CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 p.m., Main Street, New Iberia. (888) 942–3742
• WALKER IN LIGHTS: 6-9 p.m., walking tours through Sidney Hutchinson Park. The park will feature lighted Christmas scenes and animated displays.

TUESDAY, NOV. 30

• LSU CANDLELIGHT CELEBRATION: 5-6 p.m., Claude L. Shaver Theatre, Music & Dramatic Arts Building, LSU. Celebration of Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah with the lighting of LSU’s Christmas tree immediately following in front of the Memorial Tower. Free.
• CHORALE ACADIENNE CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT: 7:30 p.m., St. John Cathedral, Lafayette.

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