If you’re anything like me, you’re looking for any excuse to get outside and soak up some sun. With sunny skies and beautiful days ahead of us, there are dozens of festivals coming up both in town and within a few hours that make it easy to do just that!

April

1. Live After Five : Every Friday in April and some in May (Downtown) | See Lineup
2. Scott Boudin Festival : April 5-7, 2019 (Scott, LA) | More Info
3. Third Street Songwriters / Ebb & Flow Festival : Celebrating the capital region’s cultural, economic, & ecological connection to the Mississippi River and all things that EBB & FLOW! April 6 & 7, 2019 (Downtown)
4. Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival : April 12-14, 2019 | More Info
5. Baton Rouge Blues Festival: The free to the public, family-friendly festival will feature an impressive lineup of internationally-recognized performers and local blues legends. April 13 & 14, 2019 (Downtown)
6. Festival International De Louisiane : April 24-28, 2019 (Lafayette, LA) | More Info
7. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival : April 25 – May 5, 2019 | Thousands of music lovers head to the Fairgrounds for this two-weekend festival, considered one of the city’s most world-renowned events. Tons of music spans several stages bringing big local and international names across different genres. | More Info
8. Italian Festival : April 26-28, 2019 (Tickfaw, LA) | More Info
9. Louisiana Earth Day : Celebrate Louisiana Earth Day’s 29th Anniversary with 70 fun educational exhibits, music and entertainment for everyone. April 28, 2019 (LSU Parker Coliseum)
10. NOLA Crawfish Festival : April 29 – May 1 | More Info

May

1. Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival : May 3-5, 2019 | More Info
2. Hot Art Cool Nights : Located in the center of Baton Rouge’s art and design district, Hot Art Cool Nights is an annual spring art festival in the Mid City neighborhood that showcases a variety of local art from new and well known sculptors, painters, jewelry designers, photographers, musicians and more. May 10, 2019 (Mid City)
3. Top Taco fest : May 16, 2019 (New Orleans) | More Info
4. Bayou Boogaloo : May 17-19, 2019 (New Orleans)| More Info
5. Baton Rouge Oyster Festival : Authentic oysters will be on the menu this spring at the 2nd Annual Baton Rouge Oyster Fest. BR Oyster Fest is a festival that pays homage to the legacy of oysters as both a coastal asset and a culinary delight. May 18, 2019 (Downtown)
6. Greek Festival : May 23-26, 2019 (New Orleans) | More Info
7. Gonzales Jambalaya Festival : The annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. It features many activities that highlight the varied heritage and cultures of the area, including live music on three stages throughout the festival, car show, 5K and 1 Mile Run, carnival fun. May 24 – 26, 2019 (Gonzales Civic Center)
8. Tremé / 7th Ward Arts & Culture Festival : May 25-26 (New Orleans) | More Info
9. Soul Food Festival : The Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival is two days of fabulous Southern Cuisine, live music on two stages, a Vendor’s Village, a Judged Soul Food Cooking Competition and a Pioneer Award for culinary excellence. May 25 & 26, 2019 (Downtown)
10. Birdfoot Festival : May 28 – June 1 (New Orleans) | Classical music more your style? Then this is the festival for you! | More Info

June

1. New Orleans Oyster Festival : June 1-2, 2019 | More Info
2. Louisiana Corn Festival : June 13-15, 2019 (Bunkie, LA) | More Info
3. Baton Rouge Pride Festival : The 13th annual Baton Rouge Pride festival will be held from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Raising Cane’s Baton Rouge River Center Arena. June 15, 2019 (Raising Cane’s River Center)
4. Louisiana Catfish Festival : June 21-23, 2019 (Des Allemands, LA) | More Info
5. Bandito Festival: The Bandito Food & Music Festival is a little bit country and a little bit rock-n-roll, a little bit south of the border and a little bit Americana. This unique culinary and music festival, will be held in downtown Baton and brings the best combination of BBQ and tacos with a south Louisiana flair. Music for this festival will celebrate the alt-country & Americana genres. June 22, 2019

July

1. Fourth of July Spectacular : July 4, 2019 (Downtown) | More Info
2. Annual Tarpon Rodeo : July 25-27, 2019 (Grand Isle, LA) | More Info

August

1. Delcambre Shrimp Festival : August 14-18, 2019 | More Info
2. NOLA International Foodie Fest:A festival of International favors from local food trucks, restaurants & pop up chefs! Taste the world in one place at one time while enjoying live entertainment, specialty drinks and browsing the product vendors. Stay tuned for the live entertainment line up to be announced soon! August 17, 2019 (noon to 9pm) | More Info
3. Shrimp and Petroleum Festival : August 29 – September 2, 2019 (Morgan City, LA) | More Info

September

1. Fried Chicken Festival: September 20 – 22, 2019 (New Orleans)| More Info
2. Alligator Festival : September 26-29, 2019 (Luling, LA) | More Info

October

1. Denham Springs Fall Fest (at the Antique Village): October 5, 2019 (9am – 4:30pm) | More Info
2. Beignet Fest (New Orleans) : October 5, 2019 | More Info
3. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles : October 10-13, 2019 (Lafayette, LA) | More Info
4. Gumbo Festival of Chackbay : October 11-13, 2019 (Thibodaux, LA) | More Info
5. Washington Parish Free Fair : October 16-19, 2019 (Franklinton, LA) | More Info
6. New Orleans Film Festival : October 16-23, 2019 | More Info
7. Andouille Festival : October 18-20, 2019 (LaPlace, LA) | More Info
8. New Roads Harvest Fest : October 18-20, 2019 | More Info
9. NOLA Reggae Fest: October 19, 2019 | More Info
10. Greater Baton Rouge State Fair : October 24 – November 23, 2019 (Airline Hwy Fairgrounds)
11. North Gate Fest : The North Gate Music and Arts Fest is an annual celebration of the unique history and culture of the North Gates community.  The festival takes place one Friday each fall on Chimes St.  The Fest features great local music, delicious food provided by neighborhood restaurants, and beautiful artwork created by local artists. October 25, 2019 (Northgates by LSU) | More Info
12. 46th Annual French Food Festival (Larose) : October 25-27, 2019 | More Info
13. Rougarou Fest (Houma) : October 26-27, 2019 | More Info

November

1. Louisiana Renaissance Festival : Every Weekend in November (Hammond, LA) | More Info
2. Wine on the River New Orleans: November 2, 2019 (3-6pm) | More Info
3. Abita Fall Fest : November 2, 2019 (Abita Springs, LA) | More Info
4. Bloody Mary Festival – New Orleans: November 2-3, 2019 | More Info
5. 33rd Annual Port Barre Cracklin Festival : November 8-10, 2019 | More Info
6. Covington Three Rivers Art Festival : November 9,2019 | More Info
7. Destrehan Plantation Annual Fall Festival : November 9-10, 2019 | More Info
8. Thibodeauxville Fall Fest : November 9, 2019 | More Info
9. Louisiana Book Festival: November 12, 2019 (9am – 4pm) | More Info

December

1. Festival of Lights : Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition is transforming the winter sky into a wonderland. The Mayor will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Experience the magic beneath the 25-foot Christmas tree in North Boulevard Town Square. Enjoy free ice skating and play in six tons of real snow at the Snow Village. December 6, 2019 (Downtown BR)
2. Christmas on False River : December 7, 2019 (New Roads, LA) | More Info
3. Festival of the Bonfires : December 13-15, 2019 (Lutcher, LA) | More Info
4. Red Stick Revelry : aka Red Stick Drop! Baton Rouge’s New Year’s celebration-Ring in the New Year Downtown by dropping a custom designed, LED-lighted Red Stick on top of the Town Square Beacon at the stroke of midnight. Before the countdown, rock out to LIVE music at The Crest, Baton Rouge’s newest stage in Galvez Plaza. December 31, 2019 (Downtown)

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