MARCH

French Quarter Wine Festival
March 6. 10. 12. 17. 19. 24. 26. 31. Le Meritage at The Maison Dupuy, 1001 Rue Toulouse. Call (504) 586-8000 for more information or visit http://www.frenchquarterwinefestival.com

Old Mandeville Jane Austen Festival
March 6,7,8, Mandeville, Louisiana. Festival fosters the fine art of letter writing, a motif common to the works of Jane Austen.  www.janeaustenfestival.org

The Great Alligator Race
March 7, Bouligny Plaza, Main Street, Iberia. 5,000 gators will race down the Bayou Teche for $5.00 a ticket to win prizes! Food, drink, music, live gators, fun jumps, and rock climbing wall. Free admission starting at noon. Call (337) 367-3277.

Shadows-on-the-Teche Arts & Crafts Show
March 7, 317 E. Main Street New Iberia, La. Arts & Crafts Show, vendors will showcase their handmade items. Go to www.shadowsontheteche.org or call (877) 200-4924 for more information.

Frisco Fest 2009
March 7-8, San Francisco Plantation, Garyville 1-985-535-2351 www.sanfranciscoplantation.org. Events include a 25 mile bike race, 5k Fun Run, local arts & crafts, couchon de lait, LSU Master Gardeners and a Chef's Choice Cook-Off. $5 adults; 12 & under free.

Soul Fest March
March 7-8 The Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, La., Great food, local crafts and live music featuring Najee and George Porter. (504)581-4629.  www.auduboninstitute.org

Greater New Orleans Expo Bird Fair
March 7-8. John A. Alario Center, Westwego. Your best source for birds directly from the breeders. Bird foods, treats, toys, cages and more!  www.gnoexpo.com

CFMA Cajun Day
March 12-15, Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Community Center, N. Jefferson Avenue. 225-336-2423.Celebration of Cajun culture with music, dancing and food. Sponsored by the Cajun French Music Association.

Washington Catfish Festival
March 12-15  Washington, baseball field at I-49, exit 25. 337-826-3627. Parade, crafts, carnival, music, food catfish cook-off. http://townofwashingtonla.org

Jubilee Festival of Arts and Humanities
March 12-April 23, Thibodaux, Nicholls State University and citywide. Humanities festival with theater, music, environmental discussions, food, literary presentations and folk-lifelife demonstrations. 985.448.4273.  www.nicholls.edu

Lagniappe Dulcimer Festival
March 13-15, Port Allen Community Center, West Baton Rouge Museum, 749 N. Jefferson Ave. Performances; jam sessions; concerts; dulcimer, banjo and fiddle instruction; and vendors. 225.223.2361.  www.lagniappedulcimer.org

Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival
March 13-15, Independence, 473 W. Railroad Ave. Sicilian cuisine, a spaghetti cook-off, rides, music, car show, motorcycle poker run and a St. Joseph's altar. 985.878.2050.

St. Peter Chanel Spring Festival
March 13-15, Paulina, 2590 Louisiana 44. Rides, pie-throwing contest, games, 5K race, washer board tournament, food and music. 225.869.5778.

Louisiana Sportsmen's Show & Festival
March 13-15, Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road, Gonzales. Displays of sport fishing gear, boats, hunting equipment, food, contests, fishing and hunting seminars, music, and children's activities. 464.7363. http://www.lasportsmenshow.com

Gretna Arts & Crafts Festival
March 14, Gretna, Huey P. Long Avenue at Sixth Street. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Crafts, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, a writers tent and a German beer garden. Contact Margie Camardelle at (504) 341-5745.

Madisonville Garden Show
March 14, Town Hall and grounds, 704 Water St., Madisonville. Plants, gardening products, speakers, music.

Spring Heritage Day
Mar 14-15 Destrehan, Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road. Child-friendly festival with folklore demonstrations, hands-on activities and entertainment.  www.destrehanplantation.org

Acadiana Barrel Race
March 15,  Association SugArena, Acadiana Fairgrounds 713 NW Bypass (Hwy 3212) New Iberia, La 70560. Barrel Race Competition, Concessions. Call (337) 365-7539 for more information.

Chef Soiree
March 15,  Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, LA. For more information call (985) 893- 2570.

12th Annual Wild Game Supper
March 19 (Tentative). Larose Civic Center. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call (985) 693-7355 for more information.  www.bayoucivicclub.org

Bach Around the Clock
March 20, New Orleans, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. (504) 670-2520. Continuous music, dance, theater, yoga, choral performances, celebrating the 321st birthday of J.S. Bach. www.trinitynola.com

12th Annual Cajun Zydeco Swamp Stomp Festival
March 20-21. Held at Nichools State University, LA Hwy. 1 Thibodaux. For tickets & info contact: Anke Toon (985) 448-4633. http://www.nicholls.edu

Audubon Pilgrimage
March 20-22 St. Francisville, various locations. 225-635-6330, 888-677-2838. Tours of antebellum homes and gardens, demonstrations of early rural life.

Amite Oyster Festival
March 20-22  Amite, Tangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds. (985) 748-7156. Oyster celebration with entertainment, games and oyster-shucking and -eating contests.

Soul Revival 2009
March 21, Fulton Street, New Orleans, La. Patron Party, featuring legendary singer John Boutte. Soulful down home cooking under the big tent. Spiritual harmonizing of gospel choir Shades of Praise and special headliner E.L.S. is sure to bring the house down. www.organawareness.org

Fete Francaise, Vive Les Arts,
March 21  11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Ecole Bilingue, 821 Gen. Pershing, New Orleans, La., Showcases French Language, culture, cuisine and education of our school to New Orleans.  (504) 896-4500  www.ebnola.com

Festival of Live Oaks
March 21 New Iberia, City Park, 300 Parkview Drive. 337-369-2337, 888-942-3742. Crafts, food, music and a barbecue cook-off.  www.cityofnewiberia.com

Pontchartrain Elementary School Spring Fling
March 21  Mandeville, 1500 West Causeway Approach. (985) 626-3748. Crafts, inflatables, food music, auctions, petting zoo andpony rides.

Art, Heart & Soul Festival
March 21 (tentative). Mandeville, Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center and amphitheater stage. (985)727-9665. Presentations on holistic lifestyles, herb growing, audience-participation demonstrations, music, art, 4-mile race and a children's fun run.

Calling of the Tribes Powwow
March 21-22, Terrebonne Livestock Arena, 221 Moffet Rd., Houma, LA. 985-856-3953. American Indian celebration with intertribal dancing, crafts, food, music.

Earth Fest
March 21-22,  New Orleans, Audubon Zoo. www.auduboninstitute.org. (504) 861-2537. Games, entertainment, recycling, environmental fun.

Los Islenos Fiesta
March 21, 22,  Chalmette, 1357 Bayou Road. (504)524-1659, (504)554-8412. Celebrations of the culture of the Canary Islanders with traditional food, Isleanos music and dancing, crafts, exhibits, demonstrations and a silent auction.  www.losislenos.org

Northshore Garden Show
March 21-22,  Covington, St. Tammany Fairgrounds. (985) 875-2635. Garden extravaganza with information booths, plant sales, children's activities, garden products, supplies and hourly seminars.  www.louisiananorthshore.com

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
March 25- 29, New Orleans, Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., the Cabildo, Historic New Orleans Collection and other venues to be determined. (504) 581-1144 www.tennesseewilliams.net. Theater, literary events, Stella yella music, film screenings, book fair, walking tours and "Stanley and Stella" shouting contest. 20th anniversary.

New Orleans International Human Rights Festival
March 25 - April 5,  Zeitgeist Multi-disclipinary Arts Center, Canal Place, SUNO, and other locations. Film screenings by local and international filmakers, music and dance performances, panels, appearances by filmakers.   http://patoisfilmfest.org

Louisiana Crawfish Festival
March 26-29. Civic Center, Judge Perez, Chalmette, La. (504) 329-6411. Eat crawfish, drink and listen to local music.  www.louisianacrawfishfestival.com

New Orleans Home and Garden Show
March 26-29. Louisiana Superdome, Sugar Bowl Drive. celebrate the spirit of New Orleans and the rebuilding of our communities and homes. New Products, Ideas & Inspiration and Information & Advice all under one roof! Meet certified builders and get free expert consultations for your rebuilding and renovation needs. Call (800) 469-0990 or (504) 587-3663 for more details.   www.neworleanshomeshow.com

New Orleans Spring Fiesta
March 27- April 5. New Orleans. (504) 581-1367. Antebellum "Night in Old New Orleans" carriage parade, French Quarter home and garden tours.  www.springfiesta.com

Creole Festival
March 27- 29. Jeanerette, City Park, Tarleton Street. 337-276-3615, 1-888-9-IBERIA. Rides, Cajun food, a cabbage ball tournament, crafts, music, games and a fais dodo.

Smokin Blues & Bar-B-Que Challenge
March 27-28. Downtown Hammond. (985) 345-2490  Professional, backyard and children's teams compete.  www.hammondbluesandbbq.com

44th Jackson Assembly Antiques Festival and Tour
March 27-29. Downtown Jackson, Louisiana, Charter Street. (225) 634-7155. Elegant antiques and collectibles, Delectable lunches and desserts. $10 includes Antiques show, Art Show, Tour Home, Tour of Centenary Historic Site. Proceeds fund historic preservation. www.felicianatourism.org

Louisiana Crawfish Boil Championship
March 28. Marrero, Immaculate Conception Fairgrounds, 601 Ave. C. 504-304-2670.Only crawfish boiling competition registered with the state, plus rides, music and a raffle.  www.louisianacrawfishchamps.com

Festival Ray-la-ne
March 28. Rayne, Civic Center. 337-334-4470. International festival with kids activities, music, food and a carnival.

Abita Springs Whole Towne Garage Sale & Flea Market
March 28, Abita Springs and CJ Finn ballpark (flea market), 22515 Louisiana 36. (985) 893-7529. Garage sales throughout the town with a flea market, crafts, food.  www.townofabitasprings.com

Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fish-T-Val
March 28. New Orleans, City Park. (504) 483-1700. The country's oldest freshwater fishing contest for children and adults returns after a two-year hiatus with music, crafts, educational exhibits, food, raffles, auctions and giveaways.

Oak Alley Plantation Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
March 28-29. Vacherie, Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana 18. 1-800-44-ALLEY  Arts and crafts dealers, music, entertainment, food and home tours.  www.oakalleyplantation.com

Battle of Port Hudson Annual Re-enactment
March 28-29. Zachary, Port Hudson State Commemorative Area, U.S. 61. (225) 654-3775, (888) 677-3400. Living history volunteers re-create Civil War military life.  www.nps.gov

Cabrini High School Bayou Bash
Mar 29  New Orleans, 1400 Moss St. (504) 483-8684. Music, dancing, auction, a Kiddie Land, food, school performances.  www.cabrinihigh.com

Woofstock
Mar 29  Covington, Bogue Falaya Park. (985) 892-7387. A low-cost vet clinic in the park with discounted vaccinations, heartworm and flea medications as well as food, auctions, raffles, activities and adoptable dogs.  www.sthumane.org

World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-Off
March 29. Eunice, Northwest Community Center Pavilion., 651 Samuel Drive. (337) 457-7389  Cooks prepare the meal on-site and vie for the championship title, along with music and dancing.   www.eunice-la.com

Academy of Sacred Heart's Annual Conge' Fair
March 29. Back of Sacred Heart - Carondelet and Cadiz Streets. (504)269-1232. Over 65 game booths, 2 water slides, Kiddie Korner with Space-walk, flea market and over 12 Gourmet restaurants and vendors.  www.arch-no.org

Jubilee Festival of Arts and Humanities.
Mar 12-Apr 23. Thibodaux, Nicholls State University and citywide. (985) 493-ARTS  Humanities festival with theater, music, environmental discussions, food, folklore demonstrations.   www.nicholls.edu/jubilee

72nd Annual Spring Fiesta and Historic Home Tours
March 27- April 5. New Orleans. Parade through the French Quarter, presentation of the Spring Fiesta Queen and her court at Jackson Square. Tours of private homes, gardens and courtyards.  (504) 581-1367  www.springfiesta.com

Boggy Bayou Festival
April 3 - 5. Pine Prairie. (337) 599-2031.Family festival with music, crafts, pageant, magic and comedy shows, carnival.  www.evangelinetourism.com

Potpourri Festival
April 3-5. Westwego, Our Lady of Prompt Succor School. (504) 341-9505.Music, food, kids games, crafts, auction and baby contest.

Audubon Country Bird Fest
April 3-5. St. Francisville, St. Francisville Inn and Parker Park. (800) 488-6502  Birding tours and presentations, barbecue dinner and auction, food and kids activities.  www.AudubonBirdFest.com

Patterson Cypress Sawmill Festival
April 3-5. Patterson, Kemper Williams Park, Cotton Road. (800) 256-2931 Crafts, a cypress sawmill exhibit, tournaments, a passe partout (two-person saw) contest, food, games, music, tours and demonstrations.  www.cypresssawmill.com

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
April 3-5. Ponchatoula, Memorial Park. (800) 917-7045, (985) 542-7520Rides, music, games, strawberry-eating and -cooking contests, food and antiques.  www.lastrawberryfestival.com

4th Annual Kite Fest Louisiane
April 3-5 Port Allen, Rivault Park, Louisiana 415. (800) 654-9701. Professional and amateur kite flying, kite design competition, kids kite-making workshop, demonstrations and food.   www.westbatonrouge.net

Riverside Academy Spring Festival
April 3 - 5. Reserve, 332 Railroad Ave. (985) 536-4246. Carnival rides, games, food, auction, pageant, cook-off, tournaments, poker run and bands.  www.riversideacademy.com

Louisiana Oyster Jubilee
April 4, New Orleans, Musical Legends Park, 311 Bourbon St. (504) 293-2647. The oyster shuck'n'run, music and food, including "the longest oyster po-boy."  www.oysterjubilee.com

Southdown Marketplace
April 4. Houma, Southdown Plantation House. 1208 Museum Drive. (985) 851-0154. Arts and crafts, Cajun food, folklore demonstrations and museum tours.  www.southdownmuseum.org

5th Annual Jubilee Jambalaya Writers' Conference and Book Fair
April 4. Terrebonne Parish Library. Speakers include F. Paul Wilson, Jack Bedell, Catharine Brosman, Joshua Clark, and more. Critiques available, Fiction Contest for a novel excerpt. For info contact Amy Whipple at (985) 876-5158; or Jackie Jackson at (985) 448-4858.  www.jubileewritersconference.org

Freret Street Festival
April 4, New Orleans, Freret Street at Napoleon Avenue. (504) 894-8580. Music, art, food, homeowners fair, a children's tent and a flea market.  www.freretstreet.com

Mount Carmel Crawfish Cookoff
April 4. New Orleans, 7027 Milne Blvd. Crawfish, music, children's activities. 628-2346 or 288-7626.  www.mtcarmelcubs.org

Treasures From the Point
April 4. Algiers Point. (504) 491-1002. More than 80 simultaneous porch sales all over the neighborhood, food and music.  www.algierspoint.org

Brother Martin Crusader Cajunfest
April 4-5. 4401 Elysian Fields Ave. (504)286-8200.Food, crafts, games, raffles and music. www.brothermartin.com

Lynn Oaks School Gator Fest
April 4- 5. St. Bernard, 1 Lynn Oaks Drive. 682-3171. Games, crafts, auctions, alligator dishes, school performances, music and prizes.

Old Algiers RiverFest
April 4-5, 12 noon - 6 p.m in front of the Algiers Courthouse at 225 Morgan St.  362-8813   www.oldalgiersmainstreet.com

Annual Spring Garden Show
April 4-5. City Park Botanical Gardens. Horticultural exhibits throughout the Garden, sales of plant and garden products, educational speakers, kids area plant health clinic. Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 5 and Friends of City Park Free.  www.neworleanscitypark.com

Louisiana Bucket Brigade Crawfish Boil and Earth Day Festival
April 5, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Bayou St. John, New Orleans. The festival will include all the festival favorites: local beer, New Orleans music, and gret food. There will also be a kids tent, boats on the bayou, and a stage featuring well-known New Orleans musicians. For more information contact Anne Rolfes at 504-484-3433.  www.labucketbrigade.org

Celebracion Latina
Apr 5  New Orleans, Laurence Square, corner Napoleon and Magazine streets. (504) 862-3143. Latin children's festival with music and crafts.   www.stonecenter.tulane.edu

Crescent City Classic
April 11, New Orleans. One of the world's great 10K races, the Crescent City Classic is an Easter Weekend Tradition, not only in New Orleans, but in the world, because it runs on a flat, fast, 6.2 mile course that lends itself to world records as well as those who just want to get some exercise "New Orleans Style" and then enjoy the fabulous Postrace Party. Call (504) 861-8686 for more details.   www.ccc10k.com

Gretna Arts & Crafts Festival
April 11, Gretna, Huey P. Long Avenue at Sixth Street. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Crafts, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, a writers tent and a German beer garden. Contact Margie Camardelle at (504) 341-5745.

Laotian New Year's Festival
April 11-12. New Iberia, Thammarattanaram Temple, Melancon Road. (337) 365-1540, 1-888-9-IBERIA.Parade, rides, food, music, kids activities.  www.iberiatravel.com

Great Southern R.V Park Bluegrass Festival
April 16-18. Great Southern RV Park Highway 21, Angie, LA. Call Peggy Owens at (225) 775-5818 for more information.  www.sabinebluegrass.com

Bayou Teche Bear Festival
April 17-18. Downtown Franklin. 800-256-2931  Celebrate the Louisiana black bear with food, crafts, educational seminars, art exhibits, kids activities and music.  www.bayoutechebearfest.org

French Quarter Festival
April 17-19. New Orleans, French Quarter. (504) 522-5730  Music on 15 outdoor stages, world's largest jazz brunch, patio tours, art shows and music workshops.  www.frenchquarterfestivals.org

Pyatecon 2008
April 17-19. New Orleans French Quarter. Lectures, parades, movie events, workshops and more.  www.pyratecon.com

Our Lady of Perpetual Help
April 17-19, Kenner, 531 Williams Blvd. (504) 495-4671. Food, games, rides, raffles, silent auction and bands.  www.olphla.org

Lockport Food Festival
Apr 17-19  Lockport, Church Street and Crescent Avenue. 985-532-3117. Boucherie, folklore demonstrations, rides, food, music and car show.   www.visitlafourche.com

Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration
Apr 17-19, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2997. Bird-watching tours, food, crafts and seminars.  www.grandisle.org

Cajun Hot Sauce Festival.
April 17-19. New Iberia, SugArena, 713 Northwest Bypass. (337) 365-1540, 1-888-9-IBERIA. Crafts, hot air balloon rally, food, music, hot sauce competition, carnival.   www.sugarena.com

Great Louisiana Bird Fest
April 17 - 19. Northlake Nature Center, Mandeville. (985) 626-1238.   www.northlakenature.org

Art Under the Oaks
April 18, Thibodaux, Edward Douglass White Historic Site, Louisiana 1. (985) 876-7831. Artist booths, book signings, food, music, dance, antique car show and entertainment. Part of Nicholls State University's "Jubilee."  www.lafourchechamber.com

Hospice Foundation of the South Crawfish Cook-Off
April 18. Slidell, Fritchie Park. 985-643-5470. Team crawfish-cooking competition with music and games.  www.hospicefoundationofthesouth.org

Angola Spring Rodeo & Arts and Crafts Fest
April 18-19. Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola. 225-655-4411. Inmate rodeo, crafts, food.  www.angolarodeo.com

Slidell Spring Antique District Street Fair
April 18-19  A.K.A. Olde Towne Slidell Spring Street Fair, Slidell, Olde Towne. (985) 641-6316.This event will have 100+ vendors with a variety of merchandise from antique funiture, depression glass, jewlery, dolls, collectibles, gifts, crafts and food. www.antiquewoman.com

WestFest Indian Parade and Festival
April 19, Algiers, 1300 L.B. Landry Blvd., at Fox Playground. (504) 239-3685. Indian parade plus a picnic, music, rides, food and children's games.

St. Dominic Spring Fair
April 19. 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124. (504) 482-4123. Food, entertainment and games for kids of all ages! This year's theme is "St. Dominic's World of Animation". Come see the creatively decorated booths and enjoy the delicious food and fun entertainment. Free 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.  www.stdominicnola.org

Baton Rouge Earth Day 
April 20. Baton Rouge, downtown, North Boulevard. 225-273-2485, 800-LA-ROUGE. From noon to 8:00 pm. Largest environmental education festival in the South, with music, food, a recycling fair, kids activities, earth art.  www.earthdaybr.org

Festival Internationale de Louisiane 
April 22-26. Lafayette, downtown. (337)232-8086  Largest Francophone celebration in the country, with music, art exhibits, dance, theater, film, lectures, workshops and kids festival.  www.festivalinternational.com

Art in April Festival
Apr 24  Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish Courthouse, 1101 W. St. Bernard Highway. (504) 278-4242. Fine arts show, crafts, music, food, children's entertainment.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 
April 24 - May 3. New Orleans, Fair Grounds racetrack, 1751 Gentilly Blvd. 504-522-4786.Music, contemporary and traditional crafts, food, educational workshops.  www.nojazzfest.com

St. Agnes Parish Jambalaya Festival
April 24-26, Jefferson, 3410 Jefferson Highway. (504) 833-3366. Rides, games, music, school performances, food court, entertainment and prizes.

Family Fun Festival
Apr 24-26. Bayou Lafourche. Musicians, performing arts, sports for the kids, pirogue races and more.  www.bayoucivicclub.org

Larose Family Fun Festival
April 24 - 26. Larose Regional Park and Civic Center. 985-693-7355.Music, dance contests, family fishing rodeo, line dancing, motorcycle and car shows, rides, food and sporting events. Sunday is Heritage Sunday, dedicated to Louisiana music and folk arts.  www.bayoucivicclub.org

Etouffee Festival
April 24 - 26. Arnaudville, Little Flower School Grounds. 337-754-5912  Crawfish, shrimp, potato, cabbage and chicken etouffees, rides, music, pageants and games. Begins at 6:00 pm on Friday.  www.cajuntravel.com

Visitation of Our Lady Cajun Festival
April 24- 26. 3520 Ames Blvd., Marrero. 504-347-3377. Games, Cajun food, music and entertainment.  www.vol.org

Festival de la Prairie
April 24- 26. Prairieville, St. John the Evangelist Church. (225) 673-8307. Family entertainment, rides, games, plant sale, Cajun food.  www.stjohnchurch.org

Blessing on the Bayou Festival.
Apr 25  Westwego. Laroussini Street and the floodwall of Bayou Segnette. 504-340-0718.Boat blessing, decorated boat contest, food, crafts and music.  www.experiencejefferson.com

Grillin' in the Park
April 25. New Iberia City Park. B-B-Que Cook-off, Drinks, Space walk, Mountain Climbing, Pony Rides, Arts & Crafts, B-B-Que Cook-off Entry and Arts and Crafts vendors. Phone (337) 367-8464.   www.iberiatravel.com

Denham Springs Spring Fest
April 25. Denham Springs, downtown. 225-665-4666.Crafts, food, kids village, entertainment.   www.denhamspringsantiquedistrict.com

Cajun Woodstock
April 25-26. Church Point, LA. Benefit for St. Jude Children's Hospital. Carnival, Poker run.  www.cajunwoodstock.com

Laurel Valley Spring Heritage Festival
Apr 26  Thibodaux, Laurel Valley Village Store, Louisiana 308. (985) 447-5216. Working antique farm machinery, crafts, 9 a.m.-5.  www.ci.thibodaux.la.us

Ponderosa Stomp
Apr 28-29  House of Blues New Orleans. 3 stages of music over 2 days celebrating the unsung heroes of American music   www.ponderosastomp.com

 
Church Point Buggy Festival
June 5-6, City Park. Accordion-playing contest, Cajun music, buggy and horse-drawn carriage parade, food, rides and a children's French-speaking contest. (337) 684-2739, www.churchpointbuggyfestival.com.

Opelousas Spice and Music Festival
June 5,6,7, Evangeline Downs Racetrack. Cajun and zydeco music, food, rides, pageant parade. www.opelousasspiceandmusicfestival.com, 1 (337) 948-5227

Gheens Bon Mange Festival
June 6-7  Gheens, Community Center, Louisiana 654. Good-eating festival with Cajun food, rides, games and a fais do-do. (985) 532-6755.

Juneteenth Celebrations
June 11-19, Various cities throughout the state including family entertainment, concerts, cultural programs, crafts and art displays.  www.juneteenth.com

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
June 13-14, New Orleans, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Food, cooking demonstrations, crafts, art market and music. 558-6100  www.jazzandheritage.org

Great French Market Creole Tomato Festival
June 12- 14, New Orleans, French Market. Cooking demonstrations, tomato tastings, food and music. 524-8843  www.frenchmarket.org

Columbia Street Block Party
June 26, 200-500 blocks of Columbia Street in Covington, Street festival, classic car display, free family event.  www.cityofcovingtonla.com

Le Festival de Viande Boucanee
June 26- 27, Ville Platte. Smoked meat festival with food booths, music, heritage expo, cooking contest and demonstrations. (337) 363-6700.   www.lsue.edu

Down Da Bayou Festival
June 26-28  Dulac, Knights of Columbus Home. Cajun/Swamp-Pop music, food, auctions, crafts, raffle and bingo sponsored by Dulac Knights of Columbus. (985) 855-1670

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
June 27,  Covington, Bogue Falaya Park. Family picnic with big band music and fireworks. (985) 892-1873.  www.cityofcovingtonla.com

Lacombe Crab Cook-Off Festival
June 27-28  Lacombe, John Davis Park, U.S. 190 and Twelth Street. Music, crab and seafood dishes, cooking competitions, crafts, rides and music. (985) 882-3010.  www.lacombecrabcookofffestival.com

Erath Fourth of July Celebration
June 30 - July 4, downtown. 60th annual celebration with fireworks, barbecue cook-off, rides, watermelon-eating contest, water fights, fais do-do, music, food. (337) 937-5393.  www.erath4.com

Erath Fourth of July Celebration
June 30 - July 4, downtown. 60th annual celebration with fireworks, barbecue cook-off, rides, watermelon-eating contest, water fights, fais do-do, music, food. (337) 937-5393.  www.erath4.com

Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival
July 2 - 5, near Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park. Seafood, crafts, music, children's activities, rides, classic car show, fishing rodeo and fireworks. (985) 624-9762, www.seafoodfest.com

25th Annual Bay St Louis Crab Festival
July 3-July 5, 11a to 11p Daily,  Voted as the best Church Fair by the Sun Herald, come celebrate 25 years and enjoy the best food on the Gulf Coast featuring hot boiled crabs and shrimp, crab stuffed potatoes, crab & shrimp biscuits, seafood gumbo, crawfish ettouffe, jambalaya, crawfish pies, seafood lasagna, and much more.  While you are enjoying the good food, listen to the live music under the beautiful live oaks in downtown Bay St. Louis.  Admission is FREE.  228-467-6509 or 228-228-332-3687 or olgchurch.net.

Donaldsonville's July 3 Celebration
July 3, Crescent Park. Fireworks, fais do-do, family entertainment, "Cajun-style" barbecue cook-off, antique car and historic displays. (888)775-7990.

Go 4th on the River
July 4  Downtown New Orleans, rated the 5th "must see" fireworks display in the entire country, the downtown display includes fireworks set to music (heard on Magic 101.9), live music and more.  www.go4thontheriver.com

Light Up the Sky for the Fourth of July
July 4, Hammond, Zemurrary Park. Family entertainment and fireworks extravaganza. (800) 542-7520  www.hammond.org

Essence Music Festival
July 3 - 5, New Orleans, Louisiana Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Concerts, along with food and seminars. Tickets available from Ticketmaster (522-5555 or www.ticketmaster.com). www.essence.com.

Eunice Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, Eunice, Northwest Pavilion. Cajun music and one of the state's largest fireworks displays. (337) 457-7389, www.eunice-la.com.

July Fete
July 4, Crowley, Rice Festival Grounds. Community celebration with a parade, music, children's activities, fireworks and a softball tournament. (337) 788-4100 or (337) 788-4123. www.crowley-la.com

Westside July 4th Fest
July 4. Levee just off Court Street in Downtown Port Allen. 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Free Admission. Jambalaya Cook-Off, food & drink vendors, clowns, great music and Fireworks light up the sky on the river at 9:00 p.m. www.westbatonrouge.net

Let Freedom Ring
July 4, Thibodaux, Peltier Park. Arts and crafts, cultural displays, music and fireworks. (985) 446-5237.  www.ci.thibodaux.la.us

Slidell Heritage Festival
July 4, Slidell, Heritage Park. Music, food, games, crafts, and fireworks. (985) 643-1234. www.slidellheritagefest.org

Star Spangled Celebration
July 4, Baton Rouge, USS Kidd and Nautical Center, 305 S. River Road. Family Independence Day celebration with food, music, an air show, tours of the vessel and fireworks. (225) 342-1942.  www.usskidd.com

Grand Isle Fourth of July
July 4, Bridgeside Marina. Fireworks and entertainment. (985) 787-2419.  www.grand-isle.com

Lebeau Zydeco Festival
July 4, Immaculate Conception Church, U.S. 71. Celebrates its 17th anniversary with zydeco music, crafts and food. (877)-948-8004.   www.neworleans.com/lebeau-zydeco-festival-site.html

Pecan Ridge Summer Bluegrass Festival
July 1-4, Jackson, Pecan Ridge PArk, Louisiana 952. Bluegrass and gospel music, crafts and concessions. (225) 629-5852   www.sabinebluegrass.com

Tales of the Cocktail
July 8 - 12, Hotel Monteleone and other French Quarter locations. Lectures, discussions, book signings, dinner pairings, cooking demonstrations, cocktail mixing seminars, walking tours, films screening a bartending course and a block party. 299-0404.  www.talesofthecocktail.com

San Fermin in Nueva Orleans - the Running of the Bulls
July 10-12, New Orleans version of the famed Pamplona running of the bulls, but with the Big Easy Rollergirls acting as our bulls.  More details on the events at www.nolabulls.com

Deep South Crane and Rigging Swamp Pop Music Festival
July 17 -18, Gonzales, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Festival benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis foundation with music, jambalaya cook-off, car show, poker run and a Queen's pageant. (225) 769-9994. www.swamppopmusicfest.com

Christmas In July
July 18 - 19, Ponchatoulas Historic District .Come listen to a variety of live music, stage will be located right next to Ole Hardhide. Outdoor Art & Crafts Festival. Shop early for Christmas. For more information call (800) 617-4502  www.ponchatoulachamber.com

Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo
July 23, 24, 25, Grand Isle, Sanddollar Marina. Oldest fishing rodeo in North America with big game, shoreline, spear-fishing and tag release divisions and food. (985) 787-2997.  www.tarponrodeo.org

Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration
July 24-25, St. Francisville, St. Francisville Inn, 5720 N. Commerce St. Evening program and reception, hummingbird banding and garden tours. (800) 488-6502 or (225) 635-6502.  www.audubonbirdfest.com

Satchmo SummerFest
July 30 - Aug 2, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Celebrates Louis Armstrong with outdoor concerts, seminars, children's activities, a club crawl and second-line parade. 522-5730  www.satchmosummerfest.com

Golden Meadow Fouchon International Tarpon Rodeo
No date set, Port Fourchon, Port Fourchon Marina, 288 Floatation Canal Road. Boat parade and fireworks (Thurs) and rodeo (Fri and Sat) with fishing contests, music and food.Call (985) 860-3287 for more information. www.gmfourchontarponrodeo.com

St. Bernard Salutes America Fourth of July Celebration
No date set, Chalmette, Government Complex. Food, music and fireworks display.

Kenner Fourth of July Freedom Fest
No date set, Kenner, Treasure Chest Casino grounds, Williams Boulevard at Lake Pontchartrain. Fireworks.

Go Fourth on the River
No date set, New Orleans, Woldenberg Park. Riverboat rides, music, food and fireworks. 581-4629.

Main Street Go Fourth Celebration
No date set, Morgan City, Lawrence Park. Music, food, children's activities, fireworks. For information call 800-256-2931.

Louisiana Catfish Festival
No date set, Des Allemands, St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Music, games, rides, catfish-cooking and catfish-eating contests.

Satchmo SummerFest
July 30 - Aug. 2, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Celebrates Louis Armstrong with outdoor concerts, seminars, children's activities, a club crawl and second-line parade. 522-5730, www.satchmosummerfest.com.

Whitney White Linen Night
Aug 1, New Orleans, Contemporary Arts Center and Warehouse Arts District. Gallery openings, food and music. 528-3805.  www.cacno.org

Festival of Riches
August 7- 8, New Iberia, City Park, Cyr Gates Recreation Building. Square-dancing festival. (888) 9-IBERIA.  www.iberiatravel.com

Delcambre Shrimp Festival
Aug 12- 16, Main Street. Rides, food, bands, shrimp cook-off, water fights, dancing, blessing of the shrimp fleet. (337) 685-2653 or (888) 942-3042.  www.shrimpfestival.net

Gueydan Duck Festival
Aug 27 - 30, Rides, crafts, parades, skeet shoots, dog trials, duck-calling contest, Cajun food and music. (337) 536-7858, 888-536-6456, www.duckfestival.org.

Great American Seafood Cook-Off,
No date set, New Orleans Morial Convention Center, downtown New Orleans. Delicious seafood, culinary challenges to win the top prize. www.greatamericanseafoodcookoff.com

National Hot Air Balloon Championships
No date set, Baton Rouge, Pennington Center and BREC's Perkins Road Park. The Southeast Regional and Louisiana State Hot Air Balloon competitions, liftoffs, fireworks, music, kids' activities. (225) 933-2027, www.laballooning.com

Le Cajun Music Awards Show & Festival
No date set, Lafayette, Blackham Coliseum. Cajun French Music Association presents Cajun music, dancing, crafts, food and CFMA Music Awards. (800) 346-1958 or Ken Walker at (337) 367-1526.

New Orleans International Children's Film Festival
No date set, Savvy Gourmet, 4523 Magazine St. Daytime Screenings are free. Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Showcasing more than 100 short films from around the world made for children and teens.  www.lachildrensfilm.org

The South Louisiana Saddle Club Open Horse Show
No date set, Churchill Arena, 10205 Lapalco, Westwego. There will be 21 timed events with $5 entry fees and free admission for spectators. For info phone Dudley, 504-436-8145 www.southlouisianasaddleclub.com

DecaFest
No date set, New Orleans, French Quarter and CBD. Theater music, films, literary and culinary events, benefiting HIV/AIDS and LGBT community organizations. 945-6789

Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival
No date set, downtown Morgan City. Louisiana's oldest chartered harvest festival with Cajun music, swamp rock, zydeco, country, rhythm and blues, shrimp cook-off, arts and crafts, fireworks, children's village, blessing of the fleet. (800) 256-2931  www.shrimp-petrofest.org

Mamou Cajun Music Festival
No date set, Mamou Civic Center. Traditional Cajun music, sack race, guinea chase, egg-throwing and arm-wrestling contests, greased-pole climbing, boudin-eating. (337) 468-3272  www.mamoucajunmusicfestival.com

 

Southern Decadence Festival
Sept. 2-7, French Quarter. Gay and lesbian festival with dances, street parties, talent shows, costume contest and a parade. Call 529-2107  www.southerndecadence.net.

Annual Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival
Sept. 5, Plaisance, Zydeco festival grounds, 457 Zydeco Road. Authentic zydeco and French music, regional cuisine, African-American crafts. Call (337) 942-2392  www.zydeco.org.

Creole Zydeco Festival
Sept. 6, St. Martinville, Adam Carlson Park. Zydeco music, food, Creole cooking demonstrations and dancing. (337)394-4635.  www.myspace.com/creolezydecofestival

Grand Bois Inter-Tribal Celebration
Sept 18-20. Bourg, 470 Bourg-Larose Highway American Indian crafts, food and dancing. (985) 594-7410 or (985) 594-1068.

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival
Sept 25-27. New Iberia, City Park. Parades, agricultural exhibits, rides, fais do-do, art, livestock and flower shows. (888) 942-3042.  www.hisugar.org

Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair
Sept 30-Oct. 4, Amite, Tangipahoa Parish Fairgrounds. Agricultural events, events, crafts, entertainment, rides, parade and rodeo. (800) 542-7520.

Pecan Ridge Fall Bluegrass Festival
No dates set, Jackson, Pecan Ridge Park, Louisiana 952. Blue grass and gospel music, crafts, and concessions. (225) 629-5852

Cajun Heritage Festival
No dates set, Larose Civic Center, Hwy. 308 in Larose. (985) 537-7701.

Italian Heritage Festival
No dates set, Kenner's 9th annual Italian Heritage Festival held in historic Rivertown. Saturday: noon - 10:00 p.m., Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This is a free event with live music, food vendors who participate and sell Italian food and drink, as well as crafters who sell handmade creations. The festival will have face-painting and "Splash Castle" for kids, and a demonstration of the "Tarantella" and cooking by area chefs for adults. www.italianheritagefestival.com

Les Cadiens du Teche Cajun Music Festival
No dates set, New Iberia, Cyr Gates Community Center. Music, food, arts and crafts. (888) 942-3042.

Annual Alligator Day
No date set, Hammond, Kliebert Alligator and Turtle Farm. Tours, alligator racing, music, food. (800) 854-9164.

Golden Meadow Firefighters Family Fishing Rodeo
No dates set, Oakridge Community Park, LA Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow. (985)632-3800.

Slidell Fall Fest
No dates set, Slidell, Northshore Harbor Center. Crafts expo with food. (985) 796-5853

American Whiskey Fest,
No dates set, New Orleans, La. Pairing the Nation's Best Master Distillers with Distinctive New Orleans Cuisine and Supports the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. 504.274.1829

Oktoberfest
No dates set, New Orleans, Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St. Traditional German music, dancing, food and drink. 522-8014.  www.deutscheshaus.org

Alligator Festival
No dates set, Luling/Boutte, Luling-Destrehan Bridge, Louisiana 310. Rides, food, alligator displays, poker run, family fun. 985-785-4545 www.stcharlesrotary.com.

Archbishop Chapelle Craft Show
No date set. 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. More than 150 craft booths, food, raffles. 858-6773

Bayou Lafourche Heritage Day
No date set, Thibodaux, 2295 St. Mary St. Music, Cajun food, crafts and old folk demonstrations. (985) 447-0915

La Fete D'Egologie
No date set. Thibodaux, Jean Lafitte National Park, Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary St. Cajun food, music, dancing, hands-on cultural activities and exhibits. (985) 447-0868

St. James Historical Society Heritage Day
No date set, Lutcher, St. James Historical Society Museum, 1988 Louisiana 44. Food, crafts and traditional craft demonstrations. (225) 869-1717.
 

Fanfare
Oct. 1 - 31 (Daily Events), Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University. Dance, films, music, theater, lectures and performing arts. (985) 543-4366.   www.selu.edu

Gretna Heritage Festival
Oct. 2, 3, 4. Gretna Market, Huey P. Long Avenue. Music, crafts, rides and games, German Beer Garden, Italian Village with St. Joseph's altar, food court. 361-7748. or visit www.gretnafest.com

St. Mary Magdalen Seafood Festival
Oct 2,3,4. Metairie, 6425 West Metairie Ave. Rides, games, food and music. 733-0922.  www.stmarymagdalenchurch.com

Ponchatoula Quilt & Art Expo
Oct. 3, Ponchatoula, 154 W. Pine Street. 200 quilts in outdoor display, raffle quilt, fat quarter stroll, Hoffman challenge, merchants mall, exhibits, demonstrations, children's activities by the alligator cage, oral quilt appraisals, free parking, handicap accessible. 9 am to 4 pm. (225) 667-5634, www.berrypatchpreservation.org

Denham Springs Olde Downtown Antique Festival
Oct 3, downtown. Antiques and collectibles, entertainment, food and children's activities. (225) 665-4666. www.denhamspringsantiquedistrict.com

SugarFest
Oct. 4, Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave. Food, music, crafts, historic building tours, children's activities, hay rides and hands-on sugar experiments. (225) 336-2422. 

Angola Prison Rodeo
Oct 4,11,18,25. Louisiana State Penitentiary. Inmate rodeo dubbed "The Wildest Show in the South," music, crafts, food. (225) 655-4411.   www.angolarodeo.com

Louisiana Cattle Festival
Oct 8 -11, Abbeville. Parade, livestock shows, cooking contests, Cajun French band competition, French storytelling contest and street dance. (337) 898-4110  www.louisianacattlefestival.org

St. Matthew's United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair
Oct 9 - 10, Metairie, 6017 Camphor St. Crafts, food, antiques and evening dinner with live entertainment. 888-1155  www.stmatthewsumc.com

Louisiana Cotton Festival
Oct 9, 10, 11. Ville Platte, Civic Center, North City Park. Cajun contradanse, fais do-do, food and the ancient game of Le Tournoi. (337) 363-6367.   www.evangelinetourism.com

Bridge City Gumbo Festival
Oct. 9 - 11, Holy Guardian Angels Church, 1701 Bridge City Ave. Food, gumbo-cooking contest, rides, crafts, music and a fais do-do. 436-4712.  www.hgaparish.org

Festivals Acadiens
Oct. 9 - 11, Girard Park and downtown Lafayette. A combination of festivals includes Downtown Alive!, the Louisiana Craft Fair, the Bayou Food Festival and Festival de Musique Acadienne. Zydeco and Cajun music, Cajun and Creole food, native crafts, special events, folk-life exhibits. (800) 346-1958   www.FestivalsAcadiens.com

Festival of the Lake
Oct. 9 - 11, Mandeville, La.,The Festival is a family oriented event featuring lots to do for everyone in the family including children, teens and adults. There will be a number of food booths featuring favorites from local restaurants as well as home cooked specialties from many of the Church organizations. 504-813-9578  www.ollparish.info

World Championship Gumbo Cook-off
Oct. 9 - 11, New Iberia, Bouligny Plaz. Food Festival and gumbo cook-off with music and samplings. (337)354-1836  www.tabasco.com

St. Matthew the Apostle Family Festival
Oct. 9 - 11. 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge. Food, music and games. 737-4604  www.smaschool.net

Voice of the Wetlands Festival
Oct. 9 - 11, Houma Southdown Plantation House, 1208 Museum Drive. Coastal education, with displays, food and music. (985) 851-0154. www.voiceofthewetlands.com

Boucherie Festival
Oct. 9-11, Sorrento, Ascension Civic Center, Reynolds/Lambert Park. Cracklin'- and jambalaya-cooking contests, parade, music, rides, food and a pageant. (225) 715-2941.  www.eatel.net

Louisiana Gumbo Festival
Oct. 9 - 11, Chackbay, Choupic Fairgrounds, Highway 304, north of Thibodaux. Cajun food, music, dancing, rides, gumbo cook-off, parade and auction. (985) 633-7789  www.lagumbofest.com

Second Annual Jefferson River Road Art and Cultural Foundation 'Second Saturday Festival'
Oct. 10, Harahan Recreational Complex, Corner Hickory Avenye and Colonial Club Drive. With art, music, and food. For more information call (504) 250-1659

Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival
Oct. 10 - 11, Water Street along the Tchefuncte River. Boat-building demonstration and contests, marine auction, entertainment, flea market, food, crafts and music. (985) 845-9200 or (985) 892-0520   www.woodboatfest.org

Art in Autumn Gardens Art Festival
Oct. 10 - 11, Darrow, Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, 40136 River Road. Art show with demonstrations, entertainment, booths, music and tours of the plantation. (225) 473-7841  www.houmashouse.com

International Rice Festival
Oct. 15 - 18, Crowley. One of the oldest agricultural festivals in the state with rice-eating contest, parades, entertainment, livestock show and cooking contests. (337) 783-3067.  www.ricefestival.com

St. John Parish Andouille Festival
Oct. 16 - 18. LaPlace, Percy Hebert Building. Food, crafts, rides and continuous entertainment. (985) 652-9569. www.sjbparish.com

International Acadian Festival
Oct. 16 - 18, Plaquemine. Cajun and country music, food and a festival parade. (225) 687-6549.  www.acadianfestival.org

St. Edward the Confessor "Cochon De Lait"
Oct. 16 - 18, 4921 West Metairie Ave. Rides, games, raffle, food, live music, 5k run and 1 mile road race, along with famous Cochon De Lait. For more information call 888-0703.  www.steddy.org

Wild Things
Oct.17. Lacombe, Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife festival during National Wildlife Refuge week with exhibits, games, boat and canoe tours, food, contests, a youth wildlife art contest and show. (985) 882-2000.  www.fws.gov/bigbranchmarsh

Oak Alley Plantation Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Oct. 17-18, Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, LA. Call 1 (800) 44ALLEY for more information.  www.oakalleyplantation.com

St. Martinville Pepper Festival
Oct. 18, downtown. Pepper-eating contest, music, crafts, games and food. www.stmartinkiwanis.org

Washington Parish Free Fair
Oct. 21- 24, Franklinton. Horticultural and livestocl exhibits, carnvial rides, food, a rodeo and music. (985) 839-7840  www.freefair.com

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair
Oct. 22 - Nov. 1,  Airline Highway Park/Fairgrounds. Rides, food, music, children's activities, animal shows, games, exhibits. (225) 755-FAIR or (800) LA-ROUGE.  www.gbrsf.com

New Orleans Bikefest Motorcycle Rally & Music Festival
Oct. 23 - 25, Westwego, Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 West Bank Expressway. This new festival plans to showcase a bike show, games, stunt riders, food, poker run, camping and music. 274-0226   www.neworleansbikefest.com

36th Annual French Food Festival
Oct. 23- 25, Larose Regional Park, LA Hwy. 308, Larose. Cajun food, music & dancing. For more information, call (985) 693-7355  www.bayoucivicclub.org

Slidell Historic District Fall Antique Street Fair
Oct. 24 - 25, Slidell, Olde Towne. October 25 & 26 from 10am-5pm. The event takes place in the heart of Olde Towne Slidell with 100+ vendors with antique furniture, glass, jewelery, dolls, collectibles, home decor, crafts and plenty of food. Admission is free. Contact number is 985-641-6316. www.slidell.la.us

Oktoberfest
No dates set. New Orleans, Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St. Traditional German music, dancing, food and drink. 522-8014.

LadyFest
No dates set. New Orleans, various locations. The festival showcases women's art, music, poetry and film in a benefit for local organizations that support women. 504-913-1226

New Orleans Seafood Festival
No dates set, Fulton Square, New Orleans, La. Barreca's, Mr. B's, Drago's and many more local restaurants celebrate seafood. www.neworleansseafoodfestival.com

Ozone Film Festival
No dates set, Covington. Screenings, film industry workshops and musical performances at several venues. (985) 966-6940.

CongoSquare Rhythms Festival
No dates set, New Orleans, Congo Square/ Armstrong Park, 718 N. Rampart St. African art market, crafts, food, cultural activities and music. 558-6100

Steam Fest III
No dates set, New Orleans, Audubon Park, The Fly (behind the zoo.) Model train layout, kiddy train, antique car show, food, historic Southern Pacific steam locomotive No. 745 (under steam) and exhibit train, plus bluegrass music. 897-2464

New Orleans Film Festival
No dates set, Canal Place Cinema and Contemporary Arts Center. Local, national and international film and video screenings, workshops, seminars and social events. 309-6633, www.neworleansfilmfest.com

Carnaval Latino
No dates set, New Orleans, New Mardi Gras World Location, Eastbank/Riverside at Henderson Street. Outdoor concerts, food, crafts, children's entertainment, a parade, dance, and street entertainers. 581-2000

New Orleans Italian Cultural and Heritage Festa
No dates set, Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans, La. The Festa is all about New Orleans' Italians and their contributions to music, history, food and the arts. www.GNOICS.org

Fall Fest 2009
No date set Our Lady of Holy Cross. New Orleans, La. Music, arts, crafts, food. Activities for children of all ages. www.olhcc.edu

Tri-State 62nd Fall Rodeo
No dates set, Houma, Houma Air Base, 221 Moffet Road. Rodeo and livestock show, sponsored by the Terrebonne Livestock Association. (985)232-0001

Reds, Whites and the Blues
No date set, City Park, New Orleans, La. Wine, food and music. More info

Grand Bois Swamp Pop/Cajun/Zydeco Fest
No dates set, Bourg, Grand Bois Park, 470 Bourg-Larose Highway. Three-day fest with music and food. (985) 594-7410.

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
No dates set, New Orleans, Lafayette Square Park. Art market, food, music and vendors.

St. Anthony of Padua Oktoberfest
No dates set, New Orleans, 4640 Canal St. Food, music, student dances and games. 488-2651

Bucktown Seafood Festival
No dates set, Bucktown, La. The festival, in its 11th year, kicks off Friday from 4:30 to 10 p.m. with a fish fry in the Lorio Center. Live entertainment will be provided by The Blue Meanies beginning at 7 p.m. 

VooDoo Music Experience
No dates set, New Orleans, City Park, behind New Orleans Museum of Art. The 10th anniversary of the huge music festival with seven stages, more than 150 bands, the Preservation Hall Tent and bingo! Parlor, food booths, interactive games andd crafts. www.voodoomusicfest.com.

6t'9 Halloween parade
No date set, Frenchmen/Marigny, Starts at 1020 St. Claude St.

International School of Louisiana Fest
No dates set. 11am-7pm. 1400 Camp St. International School of La. festival with an international flair and an emphasis on family fun and community support. Free admission, live bands, food, games and fun. (504) 654-1088.

17th annual Tattoo VooDoo Expo
No dates set, Metairie, La., Landmark Hotel, www.tattoovoodooexpo.com

Fall Euro Fest
No date set, The Foundry, New Orleans, La. Food and music with the Taino Quartet featuring Fredy Omar. (504) 587-0900 ext 105

Louisiana Fall Festival Horse Show
No dates set, at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9030 Landry Road, Gonzales, LA. The event will kick off with a Halloween Costume class horse and rider will be judged on how well they invoke the spirit of Halloween. www.lafallfestival.com

Krewe of Boo Parade
No date set, New Orleans, La. Parade follows traditional Uptown Mardi Gras route.

Coven Ball
No dates set. Rosy's Jazz Hall, New Orleans, La. Anne Rice's annual gathering of the coven. www.myspace.com/lestempsdesvampires

International Arts Festival
No date set, New Orleans, La. World Music, Reggae and hip-hop at Scouts Island in City Park. Festival's September date was cancelled due to weather. www.internationalartsfestival.org

 

Westwego Cypress Swamp Fest
Nov. 6-8, A.J. Catfish Bourgeois Park (at the corner of Avenues C and D). Amusement rides, games, food booths, crafts and music. (504) 341-1003.

Great Chili Challenge
Nov. 7. New Iberia, City Park, 300 Parkview Drive. Chili-cooking contest, games, music and concessions. (888) 9-IBERIA.

Southdown Marketplace
Nov. 7, Houma, Southdown Plantation. Crafts booths, seasonal items, antiques and food. (985) 851-0154.  www.southdownmuseum.org

Giant Omelette Celebration
Nov. 7-8, Abbeville. Music, crafts, children's activities, home tours, antique car show, egg games and the making of a 5,000-egg Great Cajun omelet. (337) 893-0013 or (337) 898-6600  www.giantomelette.org

Rayne Frog Festival
Nov. 12-14, Cajun fais do-do, frog racing, jumping and cooking contests, food booths, carnival and parade. (337) 334-5744  www.raynefrogfestival.org

St. Rita Pecan Festival
Nov. 13-15, Harahan, St. Rita Church and School. Pecan pies, cookies and candy, rides, bands, crafts, games, family entertainment. (504) 737-2915.  www.stritaharahan.com

Thibodeauxville Fall Fest
Nov. 14, Thibodaux, downtown. Food, crafts, games, music and a duck race on Bayou Lafourche. (985) 446-1187.

Crescent City Home Brewers Winter Fest
Nov. 14, New Orleans, 200 S. Galvez St. German food, beer, locally brewed beer and music. (504) 443-2316  www.crescentcityhomebrewers.org

Three Rivers Art Festival
Nov. 14-15, Covington, Columbia Street. Juried art festival with an Arts Alive! stage, children's performance stage, music, student art competition, 5K race. (985) 871-4141 or (985) 705-7968. www.threeriversartfestival.com

Le Beaujolais Wine and Food Festival 2009
Nov. 19, the Foundry, 333 St. Joseph Street in New Orleans. 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The festival will feature not only the newly released 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau wines but also a variety of Beaujolais Villages and Beaujolais Crus. For more information call (504) 561-0070.

Broadmoor High Arts & Crafts Festival
Nov. 20-21. Baton Rouge, 10100 Goodwood Blvd. 35th annual show with handmade items, art, food and Santa Claus. (225) 926-1420  www.broadmoorhigh.ebrschools.org

Highland Games of Louisiana
Nov. 21, Jackson. Celebration of Scottish culture with a fiddle competition (Fri) and the games (Sat) featuring traditional athletic events, dancing, a children's village, a bagpipe competition, British car exhibition and sheep-dog demonstrations. (225) 634-7397   www.lahighlandgames.com

North RampART Festival
Nov. 21, New Orleans, La. This year the 3rd Annual North Rampart Festival is taking it to the street, North Rampart Street! We will be showcasing more than 20 local artists and food vendors, as well as famous New Orleans musicians.   504-256-4848  www.northrampartmainstreet.org

New Orleans Po-Boy Festival
Nov. 22, New Orleans, Oak Street and South Carrollton Avenue in Riverbend. The sandwich is celebrated with music, po-boy contests, children's activities, an auction and a history venue, exploring the orgins of the local favorite. www.poboyfest.com

Endless Night Festival
No dates Set., Scottish Rite Temple, New Orleans, La.  www.endlessnight.com

Louisiana Book Festival
No date set, Baton Rouge, State Capitol and Library of Louisiana. Author presentations, readings, discussions, book signings, book-related demonstrations, professional storytellers. (225) 219-9503.

Louisiana Swamp Festival
No dates set, New Orleans, Audubon Zoo. Louisiana food, music, crafts, hands-on animal exhibits, special animal feedings. 581-IMAX.

Louisiana Renaissance Festival
No dates set, open weekends and Friday, Nov. 28., Hammond, Highway 1064. Jousting, merchants, food and entertainment. (985) 429-9992 or www.La-renfest.com

Sertoma Cajun Air Festival
No dates set. Lafayette, LA Regional Airport. the two-day event will feature a variety of aerial demonstrations, a parachute team, a jet-powered truck, aircraft on static display, and other attractions. Proceeds will benefit the Sertoma Club's charitable efforts.   www.sertomaairshow.com

New Orleans Improv Festival
No dates set, New Orleans, La Niut Comedy Theater, 2301 Soniat St. Improv comedy from all over the country with workshops taught by celebrity teachers. 899-0336

Holy Name of Jesus School Gator Fest
No dates set, New Orleans, 6325 Cromwell Place. Rides, music, cooking demonstrations, games and food. 861-9709

Louisiana Native American Festival
No date set. Cannes Brulee Native American Museum, 415 Williams Blvd, Kenner. Indian song performances, traditional dances, Native American heritage.  (504) 468-7231  www.rivertownkenner.com

Mirliton Festival
No date set, New Orleans, Piety Street at Dauphine Street in Bywater. Mirliton dishes, crafts, children's activities and music. 944-5422

Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival
No dates set, Destrehan Plantation. Antique village, chefs' demonstrations, food, music, dancing. (985) 764-9315.

Fiesta Latina
No dates set, New Orleans, Contemporary Arts center, 900 Camp St. Craft, ethnic food, music and performances. Citywide art installation. 558-6100

Port Barre Cracklin Festival
No dates set, Port Barre, Veterans Memorial Park. Cracklin' -cooking contest, Cajun music, rides and a parade.

Pecan Ridge Fall Bluegrass Festival
No dates set. Jackson, Pecan Ridge Park, Louisiana 952. Bluegrass and gospel music, crafts and concessions. Call (225) 629-5852

River Parishes Fall Festival
No dates set, Norco, Sacred Heart School, 453 Spruce St. Rides, games, bands, crafts, food and a beauty pageant. (985) 764-9958.

St. Clement of Rome Oyster Festival
No dates set, Metairie, 3978 West Esplanade Ave. Rides, games, food, music, a Sunday jazz brunch and a fun-run. 887-7821

Audubon Charter Fall Fete
No dates set. 438 Broadway Ave., New Orleans. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Free admission. Live music, children's activities, food showcase, games and entertainment. For more information call (504)957- 2557 or visit www.auduboncharter.com

Children's Music and Crafts Festival and Prospect.1
No date set, Old U.S. Mint. 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. The Louisiana State Museum is proud to present their Second Annual Children's Music and Crafts Festival. The festival festures arts and crafts activities, dance performances, a baloon artist, magician, face painting and more. During the hours of the festival, the Louisiana State Museum will also offer free guided tours of Prospect.1. Admission is free.

Pho Fest
No date set, Hong Kong Market, 925 Behrman Hwy. Terrytown, LA 70023. The Vietnamese American Community will host its 2nd annual Pho Fest. Pho, a tradition and common noodle soup in the Vietnamese community since the mids- 1880s, is eaten throughout the day by many Vietnamese residents. Free Admission, 3:00 pm. For more information contact vietno@sprint.blackberry.net.

Celebration in the Oaks
No dates set, New Orleans City Park. Lighting displays, entertainment, rides, Santa visits. 483-9415.

St. Andrew's Day
No date set, Bacchanal Wine Shop, New Orleans. For only $5 guests will be treated to face-painting, future-telling, and a scavenger hunt. There will also be a bagpipe-led procession.   www.nolabulls.com

Louisiana Indian Heritage Association's Fall Powwow
No dates set. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Building, Gonzales. The family-friendly event features intertribal dancers, craftsmen and other participants from regional tribal heritages - such as Houma, Choctaw, Alabama-Coushatta - as well as from areas across the nation. www.liha-news.com

Christ the King Parish Fair
No dates set. Terrytown, 535 Deerfield Road. Food, games, prizes, silent auction, bands, and entertainment. For more information call (504) 361-1500.
 

Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival
Dec. 4-6, Belle Chasse, Medal of Honor Park. Cajun music, arts and crafts, citrus displays, orange-peeling-and-eating contests. 656-7599 or 394-3700.  www.orangefestival.com

New Orleans Songwriters Festivals
Dec. 5 - 6. Various restaurants in uptown New Orleans. Music, food and fun in the Big Easy. For more information call (615) 415-2666  www.nosongfest.com

Thibodaux Christmas Parade
Dec. 6, Thibodeaux. For more information, call (985) 446-1187.  www.ci.thibodaux.la.us

Norco Christmas Parade
Dec. 6, Norco, Louisiana. 2:00 pm, free admisison. The Norco Christmas parade rolls through the streets of Norco, Louisiana on the first Sunday in December. Variety of yearly themes and Christmas tree lighting. For more information call Ray Lousteau at 985-764-7676.

Rivertown Christmas Festival
Dec. 12, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Port Allen, downtown at the levee. Food, appearance by Santa Claus, children's activities, music and fireworks. (225) 346-5670.   www.rivertownkenner.com

A Bayou Christmas
Dec. 13, Larose Regional Park, Highway 308. Evening boat parade, children's events, snowfield, music and Cajun food. (985) 693-7355.  www.bayoucivicclub.org

Crescent City Countdown for New Years Eve
Dec. 31, Jackson Square, New Orleans. 9:00 pm - 12:00 am, free admission. The Crescent City Countdown Club will present the traditional New Year's Eve festivities in the French Quarter including live music and dropping the fluer de lis to launch the midnight barrage of fireworks over the Mississippi River. For more information call 985- 630-4604.  www.crescentcitycountdown.com

Dance Renaissance New Year's Festival
Dec. 31 - Jan 4. Dance Quarter, 2134 Magazine St., New Orleans, La 70115. $20 -$145, Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00 pm, Friday: 2:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 am. Dance parties and world-class workshops, dancers at all levels will improve their skills and reconnect to Jazz music, friends and families. For more information visit www.dancerenaissance.com

Celebration in the Oaks
No Dates Set, New Orleans City Park. Lighting displays, entertainment, rides, Santa visits. 483-9415.

Christmas-New Orleans Style
No Dates Set, Tours of historic homes, candlelight caroling, madrigal dinners, chefs' demonstrations. (504) 522-5730.

Once Upon a Cajun Christmas
No Date Set, Houma, downtown. Christmas parade with Papa Noel, caroling, entertainment and tree lighting. (800) 688-2732. (985) 873-6408.

Christmas Extravaganza Arts & Crafts Expo
No dates set, St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds, 1304 N. Columbia St. Hundreds of craft booths, food and a Christmas village. (985) 796-5853.

Ascention of Our Lord Christmas Extravaganza
No date set, 1809 Greenwood drive. LaPlace, LA, 70068. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Lot's of great items for sale just in time for the Holiday season. Admission includes chance for door prize.

Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas Celebration and Festival of Trees
No Dates set, Franklinton, Washington Parish Fair Grounds. Historical tours of pioneer village, Civil War living history re-enactments, food, music, displays of decorated Christmas trees and a tree auction. (985) 839-5195.

DesCours Festival
No date set, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. French Quarter and Business District, New Orleans. This event invites locals and visitors to view New Orleans' historical spaces while being transformed through the eyes of talented artists and modern designers. The discovery of hidden courtyards, walkways, sidewalks and lobby locations within the Central Business District and the French Quarter will come alive with sights, sounds and technology. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call (504) 415-8444  www.descours.us

Christmas Open House
No date set, Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, Monroe. 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm. Live entertainment in the Biedenharn home and ELsong Gardens. Santa pictures will also be available. For more information call 1-318-387-5281 www.bmuseum.org

Olde Towne Block Party
No date set, First and Erlanger Streets, Slidell. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, free admisison. Evening shopping, car show, food, a Santa visit, and live music. For more information call 1-985-641-7902.

LGBT Holiday Celebration
No date set, 2114 Decatur Street, New Orleans. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, free admission. The Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered Community hosts a party with food, drink and awards to community activisits. For more information call 504-945-6789.

Festival of the Bonfires
No date set, Lutcher, Lutcher Park. Cajun food, music, gumbo cook-off, crafts, rides and a nightly bonfire. (800) 367-7852, www.festivalofthebonfires.org

Miracle on Fulton Street
No dates set, Harrah's Fulton Square (Fulton and Lafayette Streets). Free Admission, Monday through Friday at 10:00am- 10:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 pm. "Winter Wonderland" display, music, Santa photos and "snowfalls," every hour starting at noon. Weekend entertainment begins at 7:00 pm.   www.harrahs.com

Christmas Past Festival
No date set, Old Mandeville Trailhead/Farmers Market, Girod Street and Lakefront areas. Festival-goers encouraged to dress for costume contest, horse and carriage rides, theatrical skits, Christmas caroling, Scrooge Scavenger hunts for kids, evening costume ball, Dickens era breakfast, lunch, dinner offerings. (985) 624-5683.

Gretna Art & Crafts Festival
No date set, Neutral Ground on Huey P. Long Avenue at 6th Street, Jefferson, La. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, free admission. Artists sell their paintings, photography, glass, pottery and jewelry with music, food for purchase and free Santa photos with donations to the Gretna Food Bank. For more information call 504-341-5745.

Treme Creole Gumbo Festival
No date set, Parking lot of the new Jazz and Heritage Center at 1225 N. Rampart Street. Admission is free. Several of the most outstanding New Orleans Creole restaurants will be on hand selling their own takes on gumbo and other local delicacies. For more information call (504) 558-6100 www.jazzandheritage.org

3rd Annual Holiday Bazzar
No date set, Jazz & Heritage Gallery, 1205 N. Rampart Street. 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (Saturday) and 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm (Sunday). A special sale of official Jazz Fest T-Shirts, posters and other collectibles. For more information call (504) 558-6100  www.jazzandheritage.org

New Orleans Cajun & Zydeco Dance Fest
No date set, Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans. $10 per day, 1:00 pm - 1:00 am (Sat), 5:00 pm - 11:00 (Sun). The festival benefits substance abuse programs at the Bridge House and Grace House with dance contests, a Cajun yelling contest, auction food, and bands. For more information call 504-214-8612.

St. Lucy Festival of Lights
No date set, St. Martinville, St. Martin d'Tours Church Square. Holiday light displays, crafts, food, children's games, music, street and boat parades. (337) 394-6021.