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Louisiana Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Food Festivals, Craft Shows 2026–2027.

Mist-shrouded swamps, gray Spanish moss and soulful jazz help create the special feeling that is Louisiana. Streets here are filled with an eclectic mix of people whose ideas, tastes and roots translate into the cuisines, music and art that characterize the Pelican State. Indulge your senses at 203 diverse events. Mardi Gras may be the most famous, but these three deserve attention, as well: French Quarter Festival, Essence Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented by Shell. Pick your passion at Louisiana’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows!

Featured Events

October 17 - 18, 2026

maritimemuseumlouisiana.org

(985) 845-9200
Along the Banks of the Tchefuncte River - Madisonville, LA

Madisonville will celebrate 35 years on the banks of the beautiful Tchefuncte River next fall as the Wooden Boat Festival returns, Oct. 17-18. Presented by Maritime Museum Louisiana, this fun family festival attracts over one hundred classic boats, hundreds of spectator boats and wooden boat and music enthusiasts for this two-day celebration, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. A pre-festival gala at the Museum, "Maritime Mania", is held on the Friday evening before the festival.

December 4 - 6, 2026

steinhauerproductions.com

(985) 966-7863
Covington Fairgrounds - Covington, LA

This is our premiere show of the year. Shoppers are buying with their list in their hand. We have 20 Louisiana food booths. You will love this wonderful show. It's the first full weekend for December every year. Contact is best by phone & the application is at the web site.

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Fairs & Festivals in Louisiana 2026–2027

Fall Artwalk
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Fall Artwalk

Cultural Arts Distric Downtown Alexandria, Alexandria, LA

Status: Updated 10/10/2025

This Louisiana Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm.
October 17, 2026

Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival

Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival, Ragley, LA

Status: Updated 10/4/2026

This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
October 17, 2026

Louisiana Legends Fest

Downtown Homer, Homer, LA

Status: Updated 10/11/2026

This Louisiana Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm.
October 17, 2026

Tailgating Cookoff

Loreauville Park, New Iberia, LA

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

This Louisiana Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm.
October 8 - 18, 2026

Red River Revel Arts Festival

Festival Plaza, Shreveport, LA

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

This Louisiana Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 21 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include children's and adult art education activities.
October 15 - 18, 2026

International Rice Festival

Old Downtown, Crowley, LA

Status: Updated 4/24/2026

This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-12 midnight; Fri-Sun 9am-12 midnight. This event will also include: rides, rice cook-off, parades, accordion/fiddle contest, poker run, car show.
October 16 - 18, 2026

Andouille Festival

St. John Community Center, Laplace, LA

Status: Updated 6/9/2026

This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 22 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11:30am-8pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $3.
October 17 - 18, 2026

Old Farmers Day

Brunett Farms, Loranger, LA

Status: Updated 8/26/2026

This Louisiana Reenactment Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15.
Washington Parish Free Fair
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Washington Parish Free Fair

Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Franklinton, LA

Status: Updated 10/9/2025

This Louisiana State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 10am-9pm; Thu-Sun 10am-10pm.
October 23 - 24, 2026

Marthaville Good Ole Days Festival

Downtown, Marthaville, LA

Status: Updated 10/9/2026

This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 9pm-10pm.
October 24, 2026

Brews Arts Festival

Downtown Hammond Pavilion, Hammond, LA

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

This Louisiana Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $30 - $65.
October 24, 2026

Bayou D'Arbonne Folk Festival

Union Museum of History and Art area, Farmerville, LA

Status: Updated 8/9/2026

This Louisiana Music Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: games, children's art stations, re-enactors, story-telling, demonstrations.
Hammond Farmers Market - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Hammond Farmers Market - October

Railroad Park, Hammond, LA

Status: Updated 10/2/2025

This Louisiana Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be .
October 23 - 25, 2026

French Food Festival

Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, Larose, LA

Status: Updated 7/23/2026

This Louisiana Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: amusement rides, live auction, folk life exhibit.
October 23 - 25, 2026

International Acadian Festival

Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park, Plaquemine, LA

Status: Updated 8/26/2026

This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 10:30am-9pm. Admission tickets are $3. This event will also include: texas hold'em tournament, hi-ball table, carnival midway, parade.
Arts Market New Orleans in City Park - October
October 2026 (dates not updated)

Arts Market New Orleans in City Park - October

Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn @ City Park, New Orleans, LA

Status: Updated 10/6/2025

This Louisiana Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
October 9 - 31, 2026

Gothic Jail After Dark

Gothic Jail, Deridder, LA

Status: Updated 10/8/2026

This Louisiana Holiday Celebration will have crafts exhibitors and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $20.
October 10 - 31, 2026

Gretna Fest

Downtown, Gretna, LA

Status: Updated 10/7/2026

This Louisiana Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 8 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $45 - $250.
October 31, 2026

Arts Market New Orleans - Oct

City Park's Popp Bandstand, New Orleans, LA

Status: Updated 9/20/2026

This Louisiana Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
October 31, 2026

Freret Street Festival

Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Status: Updated 9/21/2026

This Louisiana Music Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 28 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-6pm. This event will also include pet adoptions by zeus' rescues.
October 31, 2026

Louisiana Book Festival

Capitol Park, Baton Rouge, LA

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

This Louisiana Literary Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 6-8 food booths.
October 22 - November 1, 2026

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

Airline Highway Park/Fairgrounds, Baton Rouge, LA

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

This Louisiana State Fair will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $45. This event will also include mitchell brothers amusements -- carnival rides.
Southdown Fall Marketplace
November 2026 (dates not updated)

Southdown Fall Marketplace

Southdown Plantation House, Houma, LA

Status: Updated 4/17/2025

This Louisiana Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: kid's area, petting zoo, local bands, cultural area.