Lacombe Crab Festival: June 25-26
June 22, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Head across the lake on June 25-26, 2011, to celebrate our tasty crustaceans at the Lacombe Crab Festival. Some of this year’s performers include: Rockin Dopsie, Jr., Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, the Boogie Men, Redline, Witness, Chris LeBlanc Band and Abita Blues Band. There will also be lots of great food, an arts and [...]
Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival: June 11-12
June 8, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Enjoy a weekend of live Cajun and Zydeco at the Old U.S. Mint at the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival on June 11-12, 2011. Some of this year’s performers include: Lost Bayou Ramblers, Bruce Daigrepont, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, the Blueruners, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, and Beausoleil. The event is held in [...]
Louisiana Seafood Week: June 6-12
June 8, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Dine at participating local restaurants in celebration of our seafood and fishermen for Louisiana Seafood Week, June 6-12, 2011. Just a few of the participating restaurants include: Red Fish Grill, Zea, Bombay Club, Galatoire’s, Ralph’s on the Park, Semolina, Dickie Brennan’s Steak House, Bourbon House and Vegas Tapas Cafe. They will each feature a special [...]
Opelousas Spice and Music Festival: June 2-5
May 31, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Head to Cajun Country this weekend for the 7th annual Opelousas Spice and Music Festival on June 2-5, 2011. Some of this year’s performers include: Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Chris Ardoin & Nu Step, Cupid, Percy Sledge, Chubby Carriere & the Bayou Swamp Band and Leon [...]
Greek Fest: May 27-29
May 26, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Spend a weekend on the shores of Bayou St. John and enjoy a little Greece on the Bayou at the 38th annual Greek Fest on May 27-29, 2011. The event features all kinds of Greek fun including music, art, exhibits and family fun. There are also children’s activities, a 5K and one-mile run/walk and canoe [...]
WYES Beer Events: June 3-4
May 25, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Enjoy a weekend of beer, food and fun on June 3-4, 2011 at the WYES Private Beer Tasting and the WYES International Beer Tasting. The Private Beer Tasting takes place at the Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots on June 3 from 7-10 p.m. Don’t worry, it’s not really private, anyone can buy the $50 [...]
New Orleans Oyster Festival: June 4-5
May 23, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Celebrate Louisiana’s favorite slimy and slurpy delicacy at the New Orleans Oyster Festival on June 4-5, 2011. The event takes place in the French Quarter by the river at the Berger Parking Lot and will feature some of the finest local culinary delights along with live music, a historic cultural oyster tent and oyster-eating and [...]
Back to the Beach Festival: June 3-5
May 18, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Enjoy a weekend on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain in Kenner at the annual Back to the Beach Festival on June 3-5, 2011. The event will feature food, music, a car show, motorcycle rally, children’s activities and a 5K and 1-mile run/walk. Some of this year’s performers include: Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, [...]
Jambalaya Festival: May 26-29
May 17, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Take a trip out to Gonzales on Memorial Day weekend for the annual Jambalaya Festival on May 26-29, 2011. The festival features great jambalaya along with live music and entertainment, cooking contests, carnival rides and a variety of food and fun. Some of this year’s performers include Chee Weez, River Road Band, Soul Haven, Foret [...]
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience: May 24-28
May 16, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Get ready for some of the city’s best culinary delights at the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience on May 24-8, 2011. The five-day event brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders for a showcase of signature events to educate, entertain and inspire. There will be thousands of wines and champagnes from over [...]
