Daily Calendar For Louisiana State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Louisiana 2012 Fairs and Fun Diary
What’s On In Louisiana Next Week January 30th to February 6th Including Friday February 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th January 2012
Mardi Gras Lafayette
Lafayette
February 17th to 22nd
www.swmardigras.com/
Church Point Mardi Gras
Church Point
February 17, 18, and 19
www.churchpointmardigras.com/
World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-Off
Lake Charles
February 18th
www.visitlakecharles.org/
Mardi Gras
New Orleans
February 21st
www.mardigrasneworleans.com/
Tee Mamou Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival
Iota
February 21st
www.iotamardigras.com/main.html
Annual New Orleans Spring RV & Camping Show
Kenner
February 24th to 26th
www.bacshows.com/
Lark In The Park
New Orleans
March 2nd
www.friendsofcitypark.com/events.htm
Home and Garden Show
New Orleans
March 2nd to 4th
www.neworleanshomeshows.com/
Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days & Craft Fair
Ponchatoula
March 2nd to March 4th
www.ponchatoulachamber.com/
Great Gator Race
New Iberia
March 3rd
www.southernmutualhelp.org/
The Jonquil Jubilee
Gibsland
March 3rd
www.jonquiljubilee.com/
Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show and Festival
Gonzales
March 9th to 11th
www.lasportsmenshow.com/
Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
Independence
March 9th to 11th
www.indysicilianfest.com/
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
New Orleans
March 11th, 17th and 18th
www.stpatricksdayneworleans.com/
Iowa Rabbit Festival
Iowa
March 15, 16 and 17
www.iowarabbitfestival.org/
Swamp Stomp
Thibodaux
March 16th to 18th
www.nicholls.edu/swamp-stomp/
Annual Acadiana RV & Camping Show
Lafayette
March 16th to 18th
www.bacshows.com/
Louisiana Crawfish Festival
Chalmette
March 22nd to 25th
www.louisianacrawfishfestival.com/
Hammond Blues and BBQ
Hammond
March 23-24
www.hammondbluesandbbq.com/
Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival
Lake Charles
March 23-25
www.gardenfest.org/
Zfest
Zachary
March 23-27th
www.zfest.us
Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Vacherie
March 24th and 25th
www.oakalleyplantation.com/calendar/arts+crafts+festival+spring/
St.Christopher Spring Craft Fair
Metairie
March 24th
stchristopherschool.org
Merryville Heritage Festival
Merryville
March 29th to 31st
Held AT: Merryville Museum
Family Fun Festival
Larose
March 30th to April 1st
www.bayoucivicclub.org/
Annual Scottish Tartan Festival
Minden
March 31st
scottishsocietyla.typepad.com/scottish_society_of_the_l/2011-scottish-tartan-festival/
Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts Festival
Houma
March 31st
www.southdownmuseum.org/
Sport, Outdoor & Fitness Expo
Shreveport
April 6th to 8th
www.shreveportsport.com/
Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show
Franklin
April 20th to 22nd
www.techeboatshow.com
Lafayette World of Wheels
Lafayette
June 8th to 10th
www.lafayetteworldofwheels.com
16th Annual Battle of the Bands
Covington
September 2nd
www.camplop.com
3rd Annual Swamp Pop Fest
Covington
September 29th
www.camplop.com
* * * February 2012 Events * * *
Mardi Gras - Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana < ------ > South East < ------ >
February 17th to 22nd Mardi Gras - Lafayette
Our festival runs from Friday, February 17 through Tuesday, February 22, 2012 at Cajun Field. We offer great food, drinks, carnival rides, local regional and national bands and all the parades roll right through the festival.
Lafayette, Louisiana < ------ > South East < ------ >
February 17th to 22nd Mardi Gras - Lafayette
Our festival runs from Friday, February 17 through Tuesday, February 22, 2012 at Cajun Field. We offer great food, drinks, carnival rides, local regional and national bands and all the parades roll right through the festival.
Church Point Mardi Gras
Church Point, Louisiana < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 17, 18, and 19 Mardi Gras - Lafayette
Traditionally, the rural Mardi Gras of today in Church Point is the same as it was in the old days of the early settlers. Men only can participate in the Courir (run). Tradition requires that all Mardi Gras be fully masked and costumed.
Church Point, Louisiana < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 17, 18, and 19 Mardi Gras - Lafayette
Traditionally, the rural Mardi Gras of today in Church Point is the same as it was in the old days of the early settlers. Men only can participate in the Courir (run). Tradition requires that all Mardi Gras be fully masked and costumed.
World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-Off
Lake Charles, Louisiana < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 18th World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-Off
Locals and visitors will enjoy the Cajun Extravaganza Gumbo Cook-off that attracts thousands of locals and nationwide visitors to its hot contest for the best chicken and sausage or wild game gumbo. You will not want to miss this taste-from-every-pot event or the hot Southern and Cajun music that comes along with it. Mardi Gras never tasted so good!
Lake Charles, Louisiana < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 18th World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-Off
Locals and visitors will enjoy the Cajun Extravaganza Gumbo Cook-off that attracts thousands of locals and nationwide visitors to its hot contest for the best chicken and sausage or wild game gumbo. You will not want to miss this taste-from-every-pot event or the hot Southern and Cajun music that comes along with it. Mardi Gras never tasted so good!
Mardi Gras
New Orleans, Louisiana < ------ > South East < ------ >
February 21st Mardi Gras
Visit website to see major participants of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, updated parade information and parade routes, the truth about our Mardi Gras traditions, the best places to get your Mardi Gras beads, masks, and delicious kingcakes... and much more!
New Orleans, Louisiana < ------ > South East < ------ >
February 21st Mardi Gras
Visit website to see major participants of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, updated parade information and parade routes, the truth about our Mardi Gras traditions, the best places to get your Mardi Gras beads, masks, and delicious kingcakes... and much more!
Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival
Iota, Louisiana < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 21st Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival
site for the Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the festival in downtown Iota, Louisiana. The festivities will kick off at 8:30am on Mardi Gras Day, March 8, 2011 and go on until the streets are cleared at 5:00pm. Throughout the day, Cajun and Zydeco bands play on the main stage featuring the only raised dance floor in the area. Another stage features the area’s finest young musicians playing Cajun music. The festival also offers the most delicious Cajun foods and a variety of Cajun crafts. The highlight of the day is the arrival of the Tee Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras riding through town in the Mardi Gras wagon. The brightly colored costumes are topped off with screen masks and capuchons which hide each persons identity. The courir will then gather on the main stage along with the capitaine, Todd Fruge, to sing their traditional European chant in French that is dated back 400 years. Once the song is completed, the Mardi Gras descend onto the street like a colorful wave, dancing with any available ladies and begging for loose change.
Iota, Louisiana < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 21st Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival
site for the Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the festival in downtown Iota, Louisiana. The festivities will kick off at 8:30am on Mardi Gras Day, March 8, 2011 and go on until the streets are cleared at 5:00pm. Throughout the day, Cajun and Zydeco bands play on the main stage featuring the only raised dance floor in the area. Another stage features the area’s finest young musicians playing Cajun music. The festival also offers the most delicious Cajun foods and a variety of Cajun crafts. The highlight of the day is the arrival of the Tee Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras riding through town in the Mardi Gras wagon. The brightly colored costumes are topped off with screen masks and capuchons which hide each persons identity. The courir will then gather on the main stage along with the capitaine, Todd Fruge, to sing their traditional European chant in French that is dated back 400 years. Once the song is completed, the Mardi Gras descend onto the street like a colorful wave, dancing with any available ladies and begging for loose change.
Annual New Orleans Spring RV & Camping Show
Kenner, Louisiana < ------ > South East < ------ >
February 24th to 26th Annual New Orleans Spring RV & Camping Show
Visit Louisiana’s Top Recreational Vehicle Dealers all in one convenient and easy to shop location. See Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheelers, Pop-Up Campers, Turbochargers, RV Service Experts, RV Rentals, Campground Information, Generators, Toy Haulers, RV Financing, RV Satellites, and much more!
Kenner, Louisiana < ------ > South East < ------ >
February 24th to 26th Annual New Orleans Spring RV & Camping Show
Visit Louisiana’s Top Recreational Vehicle Dealers all in one convenient and easy to shop location. See Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheelers, Pop-Up Campers, Turbochargers, RV Service Experts, RV Rentals, Campground Information, Generators, Toy Haulers, RV Financing, RV Satellites, and much more!
* * * March 2012 Events * * *
Home and Garden Show
New Orleans , Louisiana
March 2nd to 4th Home and Garden Show
The New Orleans Home & Garden Show is the largest consumer home show in the south eastern United States. We are proud to announce that we are "Back Home In The Dome" for the 2012 Show.
New Orleans , Louisiana
March 2nd to 4th Home and Garden Show
The New Orleans Home & Garden Show is the largest consumer home show in the south eastern United States. We are proud to announce that we are "Back Home In The Dome" for the 2012 Show.
Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days & Craft Fair
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
March 2nd to 4th Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days & Craft Fair
Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Craft Fair March. 2nd through the 4th. Featuring - Antique & Collectibles Booths, Fine Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Booths, and Live Music.
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
March 2nd to 4th Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days & Craft Fair
Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Craft Fair March. 2nd through the 4th. Featuring - Antique & Collectibles Booths, Fine Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Booths, and Live Music.
Great Gator Race
New Iberia, Louisiana
March 3rd Great Gator Race
Deep in the swamps of South Louisiana 5000 alligators are again training for the 9th Annual Great Gator Race! The race day event begins 11:00 AM with the race starting at High Noon and includes plenty of good eats and fun.
New Iberia, Louisiana
March 3rd Great Gator Race
Deep in the swamps of South Louisiana 5000 alligators are again training for the 9th Annual Great Gator Race! The race day event begins 11:00 AM with the race starting at High Noon and includes plenty of good eats and fun.
The Jonquil Jubilee
Gibsland, Louisiana
March 3rd The Jonquil Jubilee
The festival begins at 8:00 am with a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Gibsland Lions Club. Vendors will be gathered at the Pavilion and Gazebo area and always have many hand crafted items for sale. Items for sale include iron works, original art, and a large assortment of plants and garden accessories.
Gibsland, Louisiana
March 3rd The Jonquil Jubilee
The festival begins at 8:00 am with a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Gibsland Lions Club. Vendors will be gathered at the Pavilion and Gazebo area and always have many hand crafted items for sale. Items for sale include iron works, original art, and a large assortment of plants and garden accessories.
Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show and Festival
Gonzales, Louisiana
March 9th to 11th Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show and Festival
The show, scheduled for March 9-11 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, includes everything you expect from the region’s largest outdoor show – plus it’s been expanded to include even more attractions that will make your visit even more exciting and productive.
Gonzales, Louisiana
March 9th to 11th Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show and Festival
The show, scheduled for March 9-11 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, includes everything you expect from the region’s largest outdoor show – plus it’s been expanded to include even more attractions that will make your visit even more exciting and productive.
Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
Independence, Louisiana
March 9th to 11th Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
This festival celebrates the Sicilian heritage within Independence, Louisiana. The festival is held each year the second weekend of March in the streets of downtown Independence. Come join us!
Independence, Louisiana
March 9th to 11th Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
This festival celebrates the Sicilian heritage within Independence, Louisiana. The festival is held each year the second weekend of March in the streets of downtown Independence. Come join us!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
New Orleans , Louisiana
March 11th, 17th and 18th Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
Our annual St. Patrick's Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy a day outdoors. It seems as if the entire city is on the street with picnic baskets, umbrellas, and their recreational vehicles...enjoying one of the biggest street parties of the year! Men and women in walking groups from various clubs in the city dress in costumes of green give out flowers, beads, and kisses to lucky parade goers along the route. Music adds to the festivities with bands and amplifiers in the parade, and walking groups dancing down the street...only stopping to award their beautiful beads and flowers to the lucky parade goers along the route.
New Orleans , Louisiana
March 11th, 17th and 18th Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
Our annual St. Patrick's Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy a day outdoors. It seems as if the entire city is on the street with picnic baskets, umbrellas, and their recreational vehicles...enjoying one of the biggest street parties of the year! Men and women in walking groups from various clubs in the city dress in costumes of green give out flowers, beads, and kisses to lucky parade goers along the route. Music adds to the festivities with bands and amplifiers in the parade, and walking groups dancing down the street...only stopping to award their beautiful beads and flowers to the lucky parade goers along the route.
Iowa Rabbit Festival
Iowa, Louisiana
March 15, 16 and 17 Iowa Rabbit Festival
Events and attractions include Rabbit Cook-off, Parade, Food and Craft booths, Carnival Rides, Live music and a rabbit show.
Iowa, Louisiana
March 15, 16 and 17 Iowa Rabbit Festival
Events and attractions include Rabbit Cook-off, Parade, Food and Craft booths, Carnival Rides, Live music and a rabbit show.
Swamp Stomp
Thibodaux, Louisiana
March 16th to 18th Swamp Stomp
The Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival spotlights local and regional musicians; features a variety of south Louisiana foods; offers several presentations on the history, culture, and economic development of the region; and showcases artisans demonstrating their crafts and selling handmade items.
Thibodaux, Louisiana
March 16th to 18th Swamp Stomp
The Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival spotlights local and regional musicians; features a variety of south Louisiana foods; offers several presentations on the history, culture, and economic development of the region; and showcases artisans demonstrating their crafts and selling handmade items.
Annual Acadiana RV & Camping Show
Lafayette, Louisiana
March 16th to 18th Annual Acadiana RV & Camping Show
Visit Louisiana’s Top Recreational Vehicle Dealers all in one convenient and easy to shop location featuring Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheelers, Pop-Up Campers, Resort Information, Turbochargers, Campground Information, RV Rentals, Toy Haulers, RV Accessories, RV Financing, RV Satellites, and much more
Lafayette, Louisiana
March 16th to 18th Annual Acadiana RV & Camping Show
Visit Louisiana’s Top Recreational Vehicle Dealers all in one convenient and easy to shop location featuring Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheelers, Pop-Up Campers, Resort Information, Turbochargers, Campground Information, RV Rentals, Toy Haulers, RV Accessories, RV Financing, RV Satellites, and much more
St.Christopher Spring Craft Fair
Metairie, Louisiana
March 24th St.Christopher Spring Craft Fair
Arts & Crafts vendors, food and unique gifts. Call or email if interested in booth space at 504-733-7618 or mlerouge1@bellsouth.net.
Metairie, Louisiana
March 24th St.Christopher Spring Craft Fair
Arts & Crafts vendors, food and unique gifts. Call or email if interested in booth space at 504-733-7618 or mlerouge1@bellsouth.net.
Merryville Heritage Festival
Merryville, Louisiana
March 29th to 31st Held AT: Merryville Museum
The Merryville Historical Society and Museum sponsors the annual Merryville Heritage Festival as a celebration of the unique heritage of the "No Man’s Land" and America with skits, entertainment, demonstrations and attractions reminiscent of the 1800’s and early 1900’s. We have approximately 3,000 visitors each year of all age groups.
Merryville, Louisiana
March 29th to 31st Held AT: Merryville Museum
The Merryville Historical Society and Museum sponsors the annual Merryville Heritage Festival as a celebration of the unique heritage of the "No Man’s Land" and America with skits, entertainment, demonstrations and attractions reminiscent of the 1800’s and early 1900’s. We have approximately 3,000 visitors each year of all age groups.
* * * April 2012 Events * * *
Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show
Franklin, Louisiana
April 20th to 22nd Website www.techeboatshow.com
The Third Bayou Teche Wooden Boat show is set for April. 20-22!
The show starts Friday at about 6 p.m., and will continue through Sunday. We’ve progressed from a single day show, to two days last year and now for the full weekend. The show is held in conjunction with the Bayou Teche Black Bear and Birding festival along Parc sur la Teche in the historic district of downtown Franklin, Louisiana
Please join us, either as a participant or a viewer, for what has become the fastest growing wooden boat event in Louisiana.
Franklin, Louisiana
April 20th to 22nd Website www.techeboatshow.com
The Third Bayou Teche Wooden Boat show is set for April. 20-22!
The show starts Friday at about 6 p.m., and will continue through Sunday. We’ve progressed from a single day show, to two days last year and now for the full weekend. The show is held in conjunction with the Bayou Teche Black Bear and Birding festival along Parc sur la Teche in the historic district of downtown Franklin, Louisiana
Please join us, either as a participant or a viewer, for what has become the fastest growing wooden boat event in Louisiana.
* * * September 2012 Events * * *
16th Annual Battle of the Bands
Covington, Louisiana
September 2nd Website www.camplop.com
12 noon - 9pm
Crafts, food, specialty booths, & more!
Prize giveaways all day long!
Craft booths: $100.00
Food booths: $150.00
Must submit all applications with payment by June 1, 2012.
Pools, beaches, waterslide, mini-golf, fishing, camping, & so much more!
Addmission: $8.00 per person ages 3-12
$12.50 per person ages 13 & over.
Covington, Louisiana
September 2nd Website www.camplop.com
12 noon - 9pm
Crafts, food, specialty booths, & more!
Prize giveaways all day long!
Craft booths: $100.00
Food booths: $150.00
Must submit all applications with payment by June 1, 2012.
Pools, beaches, waterslide, mini-golf, fishing, camping, & so much more!
Addmission: $8.00 per person ages 3-12
$12.50 per person ages 13 & over.
3rd Annual Swamp Pop Fest
Covington, Louisiana
September 29th Website www.camplop.com
Land-O-Pines Family Campground
12noon-9pm
Ages 0-2 are "free"
Ages 3-12 $8.00 per person
Ages 13 & over $12.50 per person
Crafts, food, specialty booths, prize giveaways all day long, music, camping, pools, water slide, fishing, mini-golf, & much more!
Vendors welcome! Food booths $150.00, Craft booths $100.00 ($10 fee extra for elec.) Deadline is June 1, 2012.
Covington, Louisiana
September 29th Website www.camplop.com
Land-O-Pines Family Campground
12noon-9pm
Ages 0-2 are "free"
Ages 3-12 $8.00 per person
Ages 13 & over $12.50 per person
Crafts, food, specialty booths, prize giveaways all day long, music, camping, pools, water slide, fishing, mini-golf, & much more!
Vendors welcome! Food booths $150.00, Craft booths $100.00 ($10 fee extra for elec.) Deadline is June 1, 2012.
* * * Weekly Events * * *
Lafayette Jockey Lot Flea Market!
Lafayette
Saturday and Sunday Year Round 8am to 5pm
8am to 5pm
www.lafayettejockeylot.com/
Lafayette Jockey Lot is open rain or shine, every Saturday and Sunday 8 am till 5pm, with hundreds of vendors featuring, collectibles, clothing, antiques, leather goods, home décor, terra cotta pots, plants, sporting memorabilia, furniture and so much more. Bring the whole family, do a little shopping, take a break for lunch at one of the markets concession stands, featuring all your favorites from mouth water burgers to our famous jambalaya. Are you planning a Yard Sale, starting a new business, or maybe down sizing your company Vendor space at the Lafayette Jockey Lot may be your answer.
Saturday and Sunday Year Round 8am to 5pm
8am to 5pm
www.lafayettejockeylot.com/
Lafayette Jockey Lot is open rain or shine, every Saturday and Sunday 8 am till 5pm, with hundreds of vendors featuring, collectibles, clothing, antiques, leather goods, home décor, terra cotta pots, plants, sporting memorabilia, furniture and so much more. Bring the whole family, do a little shopping, take a break for lunch at one of the markets concession stands, featuring all your favorites from mouth water burgers to our famous jambalaya. Are you planning a Yard Sale, starting a new business, or maybe down sizing your company Vendor space at the Lafayette Jockey Lot may be your answer.