Music, food, crafts and elaborate costumes are all part of the Louisiana experience. From Mardi Gras to the Louisiana Pirate Festival, the state is full of Southern hospitality and festivals that are worth attending. Here are 9 of the best Louisiana festivals that you can't miss.
Acadiens et Créoles Festivals
- The Acadiens et Créoles Festivals is a three-day event that celebrates traditional Acadiana food, music and culture.It's a combination of three festivals: the Festival de Musique Acadienne, the Bayou Food Festival and the Acadiana Fair & Trade Fair.
Louisiana Country Music Festival
- This renowned country music festival has been held at locations such as Louisiana State University's Tiger Stadium and has become a Louisiana Memorial Day tradition.Louisiana Pirate Festival
- The Louisiana Pirate Festival, formally known as Contraband Days, celebrates the treasure-packed landing of Jean Lafitte and is located on the historic shores of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The festival is a true cultural event that brings together people from all over the world who want to experience the annual meeting held in October each year.Celebration of Cajun Culture - Celebrated in Lafayette, this festival is steeped in cultures not only from afar, but also Cajun culture and ancient French culture. It has been featured on ABC's “Good Morning America”, and Top Events USA has ranked it among the 10 best events in Louisiana along with many other prestigious awards.
Louisiana Strawberry Festival
- The Louisiana Strawberry Festival, also known as the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, is a three-day event held in April in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. It features markets and cultural exhibits such as Cajun House, Louisiana Market Place and Congo Square Market Place.Festival International de Louisiane
- More than 20 countries are represented at this festival, making Festival International one of the main multicultural events in Louisiana. It's a cultural feast for the senses with multiple performance artists, the Louisiana Artisans Guild and a large number of chefs and culinary experts. From Mardi Gras to crab festivals, Louisiana is full of Southern hospitality and festivals are one of the best places to witness it.With more than 400,000 festivals each year in Louisiana, it can be hard to narrow down your list to 10 festivals you can't miss. But these 9 festivals are definitely worth attending!.
