Festivals in Natchitoches, LA.
Family & Kids Festivals, Holiday Celebrations
Christmas Magic in July
July 25 - 26, 2026
steinhauerproductions.com
(985) 966-7863
Coquille Park - Covington, LA
We will be inside a large gym with pipe and drapes behind each booth. Best weekend and place for a July show. We are well known in this area and our shoppers are loyal to our vendor's.
Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Market
September 19 - 20, 2026
steinhauerproductions.com
(985) 966-7863
Coquille Park and Recreational Center - Covington, LA
Get ready for our second show of the year! Pumpkin Patch Fest at Coquille Park presented by Steinhauer Productions. Shop in 2 air-conditioned gyms at Coquille Parks and Recreation (13505 LA-1085, Covington, LA 70433) - September 19 & 20. Shop 100 booths with arts, crafts, boutiques, and gifts. 10 am- 5 pm each day. Shop local and support our vendors. $5 adult | Kids under 12 free
35th Annual Wooden Boat Festival
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.
Christmas Extravaganza Expo
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.
Events in Natchitoches, LA — upcoming
September 4 - 5, 2026
Cane River Zydeco Festival
Downtown Riverbank, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $20. This event will also include: games, poker run, dance contest.
September 18 - 19, 2026
Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival
Fairgrounds, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This Louisiana Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm. This event will also include: kids' area, demonstrations, meat pie eating contest.
October 2 - 3, 2026
Natchitoches Car Show
Downtown Historic District, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This Louisiana Boat Auto Camping Show will have no exhibit booths and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Market
Natchitoches Events Center, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
This Louisiana Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
December 5, 2026
Mistletoe Market
Downtown, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This Louisiana Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 7am-7pm. This event will also include: parade, fireworks.
November 28, 2026 - January 9, 2027
Festival of Lights
Historic District, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This Louisiana Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $12. This event will also include: fireworks, parades, plays, historic tours.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Bloomin' on the Bricks
Riverfront, Cane River Lake, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 1/20/2026
This Louisiana Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm. This event will also include: lectures, children's activities, demonstrations.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival
Natchitoches Riverbank, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 8/12/2025
This Louisiana Jazz Music Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sat 11am-11pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $130. This event will also include: dance, kids' area.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Natchitoches - NSU Folk Festival
NSU- Prather Coliseum, Natchitoches, LA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
This Louisiana Folk Music Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: la state fiddle championship, traditional crafts, narrative sessions, kidfest, exhibits.
