Louisiana Festivals 2023, 2024 - Fairs, Craft Shows, Music Festivals in Louisiana

Chauvin Fest 2023

Chauvin Fest

October, 2023

Ward 7 Citizens Club, Chauvin, LA, Louisiana

LaPlace Andouille Festival 2023

LaPlace Andouille Festival

October, 2023

Laplace, Louisiana

Art for Art's Sake 2023

Art for Art's Sake

October, 2023

New Orleans Art Distric, 798 South Liberty Street New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival 2023

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

October, 2023

Lafayette Square, New Orleans, Louisiana

Gentilly Fest 2023

Gentilly Fest

October, 2023

Pontchartrain Park, 4218-4258 Prentiss Avenue New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana

Hell Yes Fest 2023

Hell Yes Fest

October, 2023

Multiple Locations in New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana

Prospect New Orleans 2023

Prospect New Orleans

October, 2023

Multiple Locations in New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana

International Fest 2023

International Fest

October, 2023

Port of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

Krewe of BOO! 2023

Krewe of BOO!

October, 2023

Elysian Fields, Elysian Fields Ave & Chartres St New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Irish Film Festival 2023

New Orleans Irish Film Festival

October, 2023

Prytania Theatre, New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Japan Festival 2023

New Orleans Japan Festival

October, 2023

The New Orleans Museum of Art, Collins Diboll Circle New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana

Oktoberfest NOLA 2023

Oktoberfest NOLA

October, 2023

Deutsches Haus’, 1700 Moss St New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience 2023

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

October, 2023

New Orleans, Louisiana

Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 2023

Zwolle Tamale Fiesta

October, 2023

Zwolle Festival Grounds, 1100 S Main St Zwolle, LA, Zwolle, Louisiana

World Championship Gumbo Cookoff 2023

World Championship Gumbo Cookoff

October, 2023

Main Street, New Iberia, Louisiana

Harvest Festival on False River 2023

Harvest Festival on False River

October, 2023

Downtown New Roads, New Roads, Louisiana

Social Renaissance International Festival 2023

Social Renaissance International Festival

October, 2023

Port of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

LSU Shreveport Pioneer Day 2023

LSU Shreveport Pioneer Day

October, 2023

Pioneer Heritage Center, 1 University Pl Shreveport, LA, Shreveport, Louisiana

Louisiana Boardwalk Boo! At The Boardwalk 2023

Louisiana Boardwalk Boo! At The Boardwalk

October, 2023

Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets, 540 Boardwalk Blvd Bossier City, LA, Bossier City, Louisiana

Louisiana Film Prize 2023

Louisiana Film Prize

October, 2023

Multiple Locations in Shreveport, Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana

Louisiana's Old State Capitol Spirits of Louisiana 2023

Louisiana's Old State Capitol Spirits of Louisiana

October, 2023

Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Voice of the Wetlands Festival 2023

Voice of the Wetlands Festival

October, 2023

civic center, Houma, Louisiana

New Orleans Beignet Fest 2023

New Orleans Beignet Fest

October, 2023

New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds, New Orleans, Louisiana

HAMACA Carnaval Latino 2023

HAMACA Carnaval Latino

October, 2023

The Sugarmill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana

Mansfield State Historic Site Ghosts of the Past 2023

Mansfield State Historic Site Ghosts of the Past

October, 2023

Mansfield State Historic Site, 15149 LA-175 Mansfield, LA, Mansfield, Louisiana

About Festivals, Craft Shows and Fairs in Louisiana

The Creole State is a charming amalgamation of cultures, history and landscapes, with French, Spanish and British influences throughout its prairie-spotted landscape. Famous for the food, spirit and music of New Orleans, Louisiana a great place to be for a good time. And that includes a festival or two, with a great many to dip your toes in throughout the year.

The New Orleans Mardi Gras is one of the most famous events in the USA, and now attracts almost 1.5 million revellers each year. With a storied and interesting history, it’s no wonder that many consider this to be the greatest show on earth – it’s a colourful and crazy swell of music, marches, food, parades, floats and unbridled excitement. Beaded, masked and costumed entertainers, performers and attendees come together to lose their inhibitions and fall in love with the intoxicating atmosphere. It’s a parade like no other, and it’s waiting for you to join in line.

The storied heritage of Louisiana is also honoured in the French Quarter Festival, which draws over 700,000 gatherers. In the heart of the French Quarter, vibrant and varied musical performances are offered for fans of jazz, Latin, funk, classical, blues, swing and more, reflecting the hodgepodge beauty of the state and its people. Over 100 entertainers wow the gathered crowds, with a program of local, national and international entertainers. The event also includes the world’s largest jazz brunch, in which tune-keen chewers can sample some of the best local and international foods, all linked to the varied culinary scene of the state.

Food is also celebrated (and swallowed!) in the Louisiana Andouille Festival, where the smoked and smelly delicacy is offered in all its glory. The continental sausage, which was brought to Louisiana by French colonists, is now adored in every corner of the state. It’s a cult and iconic meaty treat, and though it’s not for everyone, the festival ensures that all comers are welcome – with plenty of other foods available for those with more delicate stomachs. The festival also features a broad mix of live musical performances, cooking competitions, eating competitions, a car and bike show, arty events, arts, crafts, market stalls and more.

Other Louisiana festivals are centred around books, films, cocktails and arts. Much like its history, Louisiana is and has a little bit of everything – so give it a sample!