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ouisiana offers myriad fairs and festivals throughout the year. Celebrating music, food, heritage and history can jazz up an afternoon or turn a weekend into a vacation. There’s new music to hear, new food to taste, history to learn and a lagniappe of local talents who are happy to share their arts at these special events. Here’s our guide to help you plan your year and enjoy the fun while supporting fellow Louisianians.

March 1-APRIL 30 — Azalea Trail, New Iberia (Various locations, 888-942-3742; www.iberiatravel.com) 3-4 — Soul Fest, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 5814629; www.auduboninstitute.org/-soulfest) 4 — Here’s the Beef Cookoff, Opelousas (Yambilee Agricultural Arena, 1863 W. Landry St., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com) 10-11 — Old Mandeville Jane Austen Literary Festival, Mandeville (Various locations; www.janeaustenfestival.com) 14 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 14-18 — Art in Bloom, New Orleans

(New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 658-4100; www.noma.org) 15 — Irish Channel St. Partrick’s Day Block Party, New Orleans (Annunciation Park, 1522 Chippewa St.; www.irishchannelno.org) 16-18 — Family Fun Festival, Larose (Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 985-693-7355; www.bayoucivicclub.org) 16-18 — Strawberry Jam ’n Toast, Pontchatoula (Downtown, 985-350-1460; www.strawberryjam.org) 16-18 — Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival, Thibodaux (331 Madewood Drive, 985-448-4965; www.nicholls.edu/swamp-stomp) 17 — Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade, New Orleans (Magazine Street; www.irishchannelno.org) 17-18 — Earth Fest, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 5814629; www.auduboninstitute.org/earthfest) 18 — St. Joseph’s Day Parade, New Orleans (Washington Avenue and Lasalle Street) 21 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 24 — Hogs for the Cause Fundraiser and Festival o’ Pig, New Orleans (City Park Frisbee Golf Fields, Zachary Taylor Drive; www.hogsforthecause.org) 24 — New Orleans International Beer Festival, New Orleans (Champions Square, LaSalle Street across from the Superdome; www.neworleansinternationalbeerfest.com) 24 — Bloomin on the Bricks,

Natchitoches (Downtown riverbank, 866941-6246; www.natchitoches.net) 24-25 — Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival, New Orleans (Congo Square, 901 N. Rampart St.; www.jazzandheritage.org/congo-square) 24-25 — Oak Alley Plantation Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Vacherie (3645 Hwy. 18, 800-442-5539; www.oakalleyplantation.com) 25 — World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cookoff, Eunice (Northwest Pavilion, 501 Samuel Drive, 877-9488004 or 337-457-2565; www.-cajuntravel. com) 28 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 30-31 — Jazz and R&B Festival, Natchitoches (Downtown riverbank, 800259-1714; www.natchjazzfest.com) 30-31— Le Festival du Bon Temps a’ Broussard, Broussard (Stine Lumber, 6501 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., 800346-1958; www.bontempsfest.org) 30-APRIL 1 — Italian Heritage Festival, Kenner (Rivertown, 388-8758; www.italianheritagefestival.com) 30-APRIL 1 — Cypress Sawmill Festival, Patterson (Kemper Williams Park, 800-256-2931; www.cypresssawmill.com) 31 — Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts Festival, Houma (Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, 985-8510154; www.southdownmuseum.org) 31 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-

9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 31 — Fete Francaise, New Orleans (821 Gen. Pershing St., 458-5866; www.fetefrancaise.com) 31-APRIL 1 — Old Algiers RiverFest, Algiers (The former Mardi Gras World, 233 Newton St., 529-4341; www.oldalgiersriverfest.com) 31-APRIL 1 — Kite Fest Louisiane, Port Allen (West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex, 3553 Rosedale Road, 800654-9701; www.westbatonrouge.net)

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1 — Italian Heritage Festival, Kenner (Rivertown, 388-8758; www.italianheritagefestival.com) 1 — Cypress Sawmill Festival, Patterson (Kemper Williams Park, 800256-2931; www.cypresssawmill.com) 1 — Old Algiers RiverFest, Algiers (The former Mardi Gras World, 233 Newton St., 529-4341; www.oldalgiersriverfest.com) 1 — Kite Fest Louisiane, Port Allen (West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex, 3553 Rosedale Road, 800-654-9701; www.westbatonrouge.net) 4 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 6-8 — Laotian New Year Festival, Broussard (Lanexang Village, 7913 Champ Ave., 337-364-3403; www.iberiatravel.com) 7 — Crescent City Classic, New Orleans (Starting line Decatur PAGE 5

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17-23 — New Orleans Navy Week, New Orleans (Various locations; www.nolanavyweek.com) 18 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 19-21 — Great Southern R.V. Park Bluegrass Fest, Angie (Hwy. 21, 985516-4680; www.sabinebluegrass.com/events/AngieLa.html) 19-22 — Washington Catfish Festival, Washington (Washington Festival Grounds, Veterans Memorial Hwy., 337-826-3627; www.cajuntravel.com) 20 — Art in April with Champagne, Hammond (Downtown, 985-277-5680; www.dddhammond.com) 20-22 — Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival, Franklin (Downtown, 800-2562931; www.bayoutechebearfest.org) 20-22 — Cajun Fest, Marrero (Visitation of Our Lady School, 3520 Ames Blvd., 347-7248; www.cajunfest.vol.org) 20-22 — Family Fun & Food Festival, Westlake (St. John Bosco Church, 2330 Foster Lane, 337-4396585; www.laffnet.org) 20-22 — Italian Festival, Tickfaw (Our Lady of Pompeii Church baseball field, Boscoe Avenue, 800-542-7520; www.theitalianfestivalorg.com) 20-22 — Migratory Bird Celebration, Grand Isle (Grand Isle Sanctuary, 800259-0869; www.btnep.org) 20-22 — Spring Food Festival “La Fete du Monde,” Lockport (Church Street, 985-532-3117; www.townoflockport.com) 20-27 — Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Week, Ville Platte (Chicot State Park, 3469 Chicot Park Road, 337-2348360; www.lafolkroots.org) 21 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-8929742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 21 — Spring for Art, Covington (Downtown, various locations, 985-8928650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org) 21-22 — Angola Spring Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 21-22 — Antique Street Fair, Slidell (Olde Towne Antiques District, 985-6416316; www.slidellantiques.com) 21-22 — Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival, Natchitoches (Melrose Plantation, 800-259-1714; www.aphnatchitoches.net)

22 — Blessing of the Fleet, Dulac (Various bayou locations, 985-563-2325) 22 — Earth Day Festival and Green Business Expo, New Orleans (Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue; www.nolaearthdayfest.wordpress.com) 22 — Earth Day Celebration, Baton Rouge (Downtown, 225-205-2680; www.laearthday.org) 25-29 — Festival International de Louisiane, Lafayette (Downtown, 337232-8086; www.festivalinternational.com) 26 — Factory Fest, New Orleans (Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com) 27-29 — New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans (Fair Grounds Race Course, 410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com) 27-29 — Etouffee Festival, Arnaudville (St. John Francis Regis Church, 370 Main St., 337-754-5911; www.johnfrancisregis.net/etouffee_festival.html) 27-29 — Festival de la Prairie, Prairieville (St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 Hwy. 73, 225-673-8307) 27-29 — St. Joan of Arc Spring Festival, LaPlace (529 W. 5th St., 4152016; www.sjachurch.com) 28 — Denham Springs Antique Village Spring Festival, Denham Springs (North Range Avenue, 225-665-4666; www.denhamspringsantiquedistrict.com) 28 — Young Leadership Council

Visitors to the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo in New Orleans will hear a variety of music genres.

Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 28-29 — Battle of Jackson Crossroads, Jackson (Hwy. 68, 225-634-7155; www.battleofjacksoncrossroads.org) 29 — Laurel Valley Spring Event, Thibodaux (589 Hwy. 308, 985-446-7456) 30 — Factory Fest, New Orleans (Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com)

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1-2 — Factory Fest, New Orleans (Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com) 1-12 — Contraband Days, Lake Charles (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, 337-436-5508; www.contrabanddays.com) 2 — ChazFest, New Orleans (3020 St. Claude Ave.; www.chazfestival.com) 2 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wed-

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and St. Peter streets, 861-8686; www.ccc10k.com) 7 — Freret Street Festival, New Orleans (Freret Street, 899-5900; www.freretstreetfestival.com) 8 — Goodchildren Easter Parade, New Orleans (www.goodchildrencarnivalclub.org) 11 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 12-14 — Louisiana Railroad Days Festival, DeQuincy (DeQuincy Railroad Museum Fairgrounds, 337-786-8241; www.larailroaddaysfestival.com) 12-15 — Cajun Hot Sauce Festival, New Iberia (Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass, Hwy. 3212, 337-3657539; www.sugarena.com) 12-15 — French Quarter Festival, New Orleans (French Quarter, 522-5730; www.fqfi.org) 13-14 — Cracklin’ Cookoff, Parks (Cecile Rousseau Poche Memorial Park, 337-288-3509; www.parkscracklincookoff.com) 13-15 — Great Louisiana Bird Fest, Mandeville (Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Hwy. 190 East, 985-626-1238; www.northlakenature.org) 13-15 — Strawberry Festival, Pontchatoula (800-917-7045; www.lastrawberryfestival.com) 14 — Blues Week and Festival, Baton Rouge (North Boulevard Town Square, 800-527-6843; www.batonrougebluesfestival.org) 14 — Cracklin’ Cookoff, Cut Off (Cut Off Youth Center, 205 W. 79th St., 985632-7616; www.cutoffyouthcenter.org) 14-15 — St. Philomena Spring Festival, Labadieville (St. Philomena Church, 118 Convent St., 985-387-0321) 14-15 — Spring Garden Show, New Orleans City Park (New Orleans Botanical Gardens, 736-6519; www.garden.neworleanscitypark.com) 15 — Allons Manger Food Festival, Belle Rose (St. Jules Catholic Church, 7165 Hwy. 1, 225-473-8569) 15 — Blessing of the Fleet, Chauvin (Various locations, 985-594-5859; www.stjosephchauvin.parishesonline.com) 15 — Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, Ville Platte (Belaire Cove Chapel, Belaire Cove Road, Hwy. 1168, 337-363-3957; www.evangelinetourism.com/festivals) 15-17 — Wagon Festival and Trail Ride, Cankton (337-668-4671; www.cajuntravel.com)

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Mardi Gras World, 233 Newton Street Enjoy live jazz music, authentic local cuisine & fine arts and crafts at the FREE festival.

Enjoy music from these performers:

Irvin Mayfield • Don Vappie • Dr. Michael White Hot 8 Brass Band • Delfeayo Marsalis Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians and more!

Preview Party, Friday, March 23 Call 529-4341 to purchase tickets.

• See the festival poster by Kenneth Scott • Enjoy cuisine from festival vendors • Silent Auction of art, jewelry and more!

• Music by Rick Trolsen & Friends Presenting Sponsor

Mitchell J. Landrieu, Mayor

Fifth District Savings Bank, Lakewood Country Club, Hon. David Heitmeier, Latter & Blum

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5-6 — FestforAll, Baton Rouge (Downtown, 225-344-8558; www.artsbr.org) 7 — Factory Fest, New Orleans (Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com) 9 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 10-12 — Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Jackson (Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Park, 4225 Hwy. 952, 225629-5852; www.sabinebluegrass.com/events/jacksonla.html) 12 — Greater New Orleans International Dragon Boat Festival, Madisonville (Tchefuncte River, 416-9628899; www.gwndragonboat.com) 12-13 — Cochon de Lait Festival, Mansura (Cochon de Lait Civic Center, Main Street, 318-964-2887; www.cochondelait.com) 16 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 17-20 — Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival, Belle Chase (225 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., 3946328; www.plaqueminesparishfestival.com) 18-20 — Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo, New Orleans (Bayou St. John, www.thebayouboogaloo.com) 19 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-8929742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)

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nesdayatthesquare.com) 3-6 — New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans (Fair Grounds Race Course, 410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com) 3-6 — Thibodaux Volunteer Firemen’s Fair, Thibodaux (1101 Tiger Drive, 985-447-1986) 4 — Zoo-To-Do, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 8616160; www.auduboninstitute.org) 4-5 — May Festival, Abbeville (Mount Carmel Elementary School, 405 Park Ave., 337-898-0859; www.vrml.k12.la.us/mc) 4-6 — Little Red Church Food Fun Festival, Destrehan (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Road, 985-764-6383; www.archdiocese-no.org/scbparish) 4-6 — Tomato Festival, Chalmette (Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2320 Paris Road, 271-2953; www.olpsschool.org/TomatoFest.html) 4-6 — Crawfish Festival, Breaux Bridge (Parc Hardy, 2090 Rees St., 337332-6655; www.bbcrawfest.com) 5 — Herb & Garden Festival, Sunset (Marie Street, 337-662-3542; www.sunsetherbfestival.com) 5 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com)

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22-26 — New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, New Orleans (Various locations, 529-9463; www.nowfe.com) 23 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com) 24-27 — Jambalaya Festival, Gonzales (Civic Center, 219 S. Irma Ave., 225-647-2937; www.jambalayafestival.org) 24-JUNE 3 — Cajun Heartland State Fair, Lafayette (337-265-2100; www.-cajundome.com/chsf.aspx)

25-27 — Greek Festival, New Orleans (1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 282-0259; www.greekfestnola.com) 25-28 — Swamp Pop Music Festival, Robert (Hidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy. 190 E, 985-345-9244 or 800- 359-0940; www.hiddenoaksfamilycampground.com) 26-27 — Bayou Country Superfest, Baton Rouge (LSU Tiger Stadium; www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com) 27 — Zydeco Extravaganza, Opelousas (Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, 2235 Creswell Lane Extension, 337-948-8004; www.zydecoextra.com) 30 — Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 585-1500; www.wednesdayatthesquare.com)

1-2 — Cookin’ on the Cane BBQ Cookoff and Festival, Natchitoches (Downtown; www.natchitochesjaycees.com/bbq) 1-3 — Cajun Heartland State Fair, Lafayette (337-265-2100; www.cajundome.com/chsf.aspx) 1-3 — Buggy Festival, Church Point (City Park, Lougarre Street, 337-684-2739; www.churchpointbuggyfestival.com) 1-3 — Bon Mange Festival, Gheens (1783 Hwy. 654; 985-537-5800) 2 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 2-3 — Back to the Beach, Kenner (Kenner’s Laketown, Williams Boulevard at the lake, 836-7117; www.saveourlake.org) 2-3 — New Orleans Oyster Festival, New Orleans (French Quarter parking lot between Jax Brewery and Hard Rock Cafe, 835-6410; www.neworleansoysterfestival.org) 8-10 — The Day the War Stopped, St. Francisville (Various locations, 225-6354791; www.daythewarstopped.net) 9 — Cajun Culture and Music Festival, Eunice (Downtown, 337-4575601; www.eunice-la.com/festivals) 9-10 — Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, New Orleans (Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 558-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco) 9-10 — Creole Tomato Festival, New Orleans (French Market, 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org) 10 — Un Celebration de Cajun-Leur Culture, Eunice (Northwest Community Center, 501 Samuel Dr., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com) 16 — Bicycle Festival, Abita Springs (Downtown Abita Springs, 985-8922624; www.labicyclefestival.com) 16 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-8929742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 16 — Juneteenth Folklife Celebration, Opelousas (Farmers Market Pavilion, 828 E. Landry St., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com) 22-23 — Smoked Meat Festival, Ville Platte (Ville Platte Civic Center, 704 N. Soileau St., 337-363-6700; www.smokedmeatfestival.com) 22-24 — Catfish Festival, Des Allemands (St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Hwy. 632, 985-758-7542) 23-24 — Crab Festival, LaCombe (John Davis Park, U.S. 190 and 12th Street, 985-867-9490;

www.lacombecrabfest.org) 28-30 — Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Jackson (Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Park, 4225 Hwy. 952, 225629-5852; www.sabinebluegrass.com) 30 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-8929742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 30-JULY 4 — Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath (Downtown, 337-9375585; www.erath4.com)

July 1-4 — Erath 4th of July Celebration, Erath (Downtown, 337-937-5585; www.erath4.com) 4-8 — Seafood Festival, Mandeville (Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, 985-624-9762; www.seafoodfest.com) 6-8 — Essence Music Festival, New Orleans (Louisiana Superdome; www.essencemusicfestival.com) 7 — Lebeau Zydeco Festival, Lebeau (Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 103 Lebeau Church Road, 337623-0303) 13-15 — San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, New Orleans (324-8096; www.nolabulls.com) 14 — Running of the Bulls, New Orleans (French Quarter, 324-8096; www.nolabulls.com) 20-21 — Natchitoches/NSU Folk Festival and Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, Natchitoches (Northwestern State University, Prather Coliseum, 318-357-4332; www.louisianafolklife.nsula.edu) 20-21 — Swamp Pop Music Festival, Gonzales (Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road; www.swamppopmusicfest.com) 21 — Harvest Festival, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 21-22 — Cajun French Music and Food Festival, Lake Charles (Burton Coliseum, 7001 Gulf Hwy., 337-2170880; www.cfmalakecharles.org) 25-29 — Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans (Various locations, 948-0511; www.talesofthecocktail.com) 26-28 — Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Grand Isle (615-0099; www.tarponrodeo.org) 27-28 — Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration, St. Francisville (Various locations, 800-488-6502; www.audubonbirdfest.com)

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27-29 — Marshland Festival, Lake Charles (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, (337) 762-3876; www.marshlandfestival.com)

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2-5 — Satchmo SummerFest, New Orleans (Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 522-5730; www.fqfi.org) 4 — White Linen Night, New Orleans (Various locations, 528-3805; www.cacno.org) 11 — Dirty Linen Night, New Orleans (French Quarter, 453-3664) 11 — Red Dress Run, New Orleans (French Quarter, 889-HASH; www.neworleanshash.com) 15-19 — Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet, Delcambre (Shrimp Festival Building, 441 E. Main St., 337-685-2653; www.shrimpfestival.net) 16-18 — Le Cajun French Music Association Festival & Awards Show, Lafayette (Various locations; www.cajunfrenchmusic.org) 23-26 — Duck Festival, Gueydan (Duck Festival Grounds, Main and First streets, 337-536-6456; www.duckfestival.org) 25 — Krewe of Oak’s Mid-Summer Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans (Various locations, 866-9359) 29-SEPT. 3 — Southern Decadence, New Orleans (French Quarter, www.southern-decadence.com) 30-SEPT. 3 — Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, Morgan City (Downtown, 985385-0703; www.shrimp-petrofest.org) 31-SEPT. 1 — Cane River Zydeco Festival, Natchitoches (Historic downtown district, 318-471-9960 or 318354-0899; www.explorenatchitoches.com/ events-and-festivals)

September 1 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 1 — Drake Salt Works Festival, Goldonna (318-727-8860; www.explorenatchitoches.com/events-andfestivals or www.louisianatrails.org) 1 — Cane River Zydeco Festival, Natchitoches (Historic downtown district, 318-471-9960 or 318-354-0899; www.explorenatchitoches.com/events-and-festivals) 1-2 — Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival, Plaisance (Zydeco Park, 457 Zydeco Road, 337-232-7672;

www.zydeco.org) 1-3 — Southern Decadence, New Orleans (French Quarter, www.southerndecadence.com) 1-3 — Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, Morgan City (Downtown, 985385-0703; www.shrimp-petrofest.org) 2 — Creole Zydeco Festival, St. Martinville (Adam Carlson Memorial Park, 800 Isadore Drive, 888-565-5939 or 337-394-4635; www.cajuncountry.org) 3 — BooZoo’s Dog Hill Festival, Lake Charles (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, 377-438-3482; www.visitlakecharles.org) 6-8 — Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Jackson (Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Park, 4225 Hwy. 952, 225629-5852; www.sabinebluegrass.com/events/JacksonLa) 7-9 — Bayou Lafourche Antique Show and Sale, Thibodaux (Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd., 985-413-1147; www.tawasi.net) 13-15 — Burlesque Festival, New Orleans (Various locations, 975-7425, www.neworleansburlesquefest.com) 14-15 — Meat Pie Festival, Natchitoches (Downtown Riverbank Stage, 800-259-1714; www.meatpiefestival.com) 15 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-8929742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 20-22 — Great Southern R.V. Park Bluegrass Fest, Angie (Great Southern R.V. Park, Hwy. 21, 985-516-4680) 22 — Cajun French Music Association Cajun Music Festival, New Iberia (City Park, Parkview Drive, 337-364-7975 or 888-942-3742; www.cajunfrenchmusic.org) 26-30 — Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, New Iberia (Various venues, 337-369-9323; www.hisugar.org) 27-30 — Alligator Festival, Luling (West Bank Bridge Park, 13825 River Road, 985-783-5140; www.stcharlesgov.net) 29 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-8929742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 29 — La Fete d’Ecologie, Morgan City (Lake End Park, 2300 Hwy. 70, 800-259-0869) 29 — Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival, Bogalusa (Cassidy Park, 985294-3895; www.bogalusablues.com) 30 — Calca-Chew Food Festival, Lake Charles (St. Margaret Family Center, 1103 17th St., 337-439-4585; www.visitlakecharles.org)

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3-6 — Jefferson Davis Parish Fair, Jennings (Jennings Fairgrounds, Hwy. 26 S, 337-824-1773) 3-7 — Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair, Amite (404 Reid Ave., 985-542-7520; www.tangi-cvb.org) 5-6 — Robeline Heritage Festival, Robeline (El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, Hwy. 6, 800-2591714; www.robelineheritage.org) 5-7 — Gretna Heritage Festival, Gretna (Historic downtown, Fourth Street and Huey P. Long Avenue, 361-7748; www.gretnafest.com) 6 — Art for Art’s Sake, New Orleans (Various locations, 528-3805; www.cacno.org) 6 — Antique Fall Festival, Denham Springs (Denham Springs Antique Village, N. Range Avenue, 225-665-4666; www. denhamspringsantiquevillage.com) 6 — Hungarian Harvest Dance, Springfield (American Legion Hall, Hwy. 43, 225-567-3598; www.magyars.org) 6 — Shadows Arts and Crafts Festival, New Iberia (Shadowson-the-Teche Plantation, 317 E. Main St., 877-200-4924; www.shadowsontheteche.org) 6-7 — Festival of Quilts, Cottonport (Cottonport Museum & Cultural Center, 220 Cottonport Ave., 318-876-3517) 6-7 — Germanfest, Robert’s Cove (7212 Roberts Cove Road, 337-3348354; www.robertscovegermanfest.com) 7 — Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola

(Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 7 — Sugarfest, Port Allen (West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., 225-336-2422; www.westbatonrougemuseum.com) 9-14 — Cotton Festival, Ville Platte (1293 Lee St., 337-363-6367; www.louisianacottonfestival.com) 11-14 — Louisiana Cattle Festival, Abbeville (Downtown, 337-652-0646; www.louisianacattlefestival.org) 12-14 — Bucktown Seafood Festival, Metairie (1600 Lake Ave., 833-8224; www.bucktownseafoodfestival.com) 12-14 — Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Festival, New Orleans (Lafayette Square Park, 558-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org/events) 12-14 — Gumbo Cookoff, New Iberia (Bouligny Plaza, 337-364-1836; www.iberiachamber.org/gumbo.php) 12-14 — Voice of the Wetlands Festival, Houma (985-226-1004; www.voiceofthewetlands.org) 12-14 — Festivals Acadiens, Lafayette (800-346-1958; www.festivalsacadiens.com) 12-14 — Gumbo Festival, Bridge City (Holy Guardian Angels Church, 1701 Bridge City Ave., 259-4718; www.gumbofestival.org) 12-14 — Louisiana Gumbo Festival, Chackbay (326 Hwy. 304, 985-633-

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Broiled oysters are among the culinary delicacies available at the Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival in Belle Chasse in May.

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2828; www.lagumbofest.com) 12-18 — New Orleans Film Festival, New Orleans (Various locations, 3096633; www.neworleansfilmsociety.org) 13 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-8929742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 13-14 — Cajun Heritage Festival, LaRose (Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., 985-693-7355; www.bayoucivicclub.org) 13-14 — Wooden Boat Festival, Madisonville (Mulberry and Water streets, 985-845-9200; www.woodenboatfest.org) 13-14 — Awesome Art on the Bayou Arts & Cultural Festival, Gonzales (Jambalaya Park, 225-328-7354; www.artgumbo.org) 14 — Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 14 — International Heritage Celebration, Baton Rouge (275 S. River Road, 225-930-0901; www.brcwa.com) 17-20 — Washington Parish Free Fair, Franklinton (Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Main Street; www.freefair.com) 18-20 — Rice Festival, Crowley (Downtown, 337-783-3067; www.ricefestival.com) 19-21 — International Acadian Fest,

Plaquemine (C. M. “Mike” Zito MultiPurpose Center, 61755 Bayou Road, 225-659-7579; www.acadianfestival.org) 19-21 — Andouille Festival, LaPlace (St. John Community Center, 2900 Hwy. 51, 985-652-9569; www.andouillefestival.com) 20 — Fall for Art, Covington (Downtown, 985-892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org) 20-21 — Fall Garden Show, New Orleans (New Orleans Botanical Gardens, City Park, 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/garden) 20-21 — Oak Alley Plantation Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Vacherie (3645 Hwy. 18, Great River Road, 800-4425539; www.oakalleyplantation.com) 20-21 — Old Farmer’s Day, Loranger (Brunett Farms, 56136 Loranger Road, 985-878-2360; www.oldfarmersday.com) 21 — Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 22 — Tailgating Cook-off & Fais Do Do, Loreauville (Loreauville Park, 601 Ed Broussard Road, 888-942-3742) 24-28 — Yambilee Festival, Opelousas (Yambilee Grounds, Hwy. 190, 337-948-8848; www.yambilee.com) 25-NOV. 4 — Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, Baton Rouge (16072 Airline Hwy., 225-755-3247; www.gbrsf.com) 26-28 — French Food Festival, LaRose (Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., 985-693-7355; www.bayoucivicclub.org) 26-28 — Voodoo Experience, New Orleans (City Park, www.thevoodooexperience.com) 27 — Jazz’n the Vines, Bush (81250 Old Military Road, Hwy. 1082, 985-892-

9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com) 27 — Louisiana Book Festival, Baton Rouge (Various locations, 225-2199503; www.louisianabookfestival.org) 27-28 — Antique Street Fair, Slidell (Olde Towne Antique District, 985-6416316; www.slidellantiques.com) 28 — Angola Prison Rodeo, Angola (Louisiana State Penitentiary, Hwy. 66, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) 28 — Feast on the Levee, Brusly (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 402 S. Kirkland Drive., 225-749-2189; www.sjb-brusly.com)

November

1-4 — Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, Baton Rouge (16072 Airline Hwy., 225-755-3247; www.gbrsf.com) 2-4 — Swamp Pop Music Festival, Robert (Hidden Oaks Family Campground, 21544 Hwy. 190 E, 985345-9244 or 800- 359-0940; www.hid-

denoaksfamilycampground.com) 2-4 — Holy Ghost Creole Bazaar & Festival, Opelousas (747 N. Union St., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com) 2-4 — Louisiana Swine Festival, Basile (Various locations, 337-230-1479; www.laswinefestival.com) 3 — Southdown Fall Festival, Houma (Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, 985-851-0154; www.southdownmuseum.org) 3 — Mirliton Festival, New Orleans (Markey Park, Piety and Royal streets, www.mirlitonfestival.com) 3 — Great Chili Challenge, New Iberia (City Park, 337-365-5471)

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5:30PM - 10:30PM

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Take a turn jousting like the knights of old (kind of) at the Renaissance Festival in Hammond during November and December.

SEAFOOD DISHES EVERYDAY SPECIALS INCLUDE:

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First Baptist Church Gymnasium 325 E. Pine St., Pontchatoula $5 per person, 12 and under free free parking available

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Happy Hour Weekdays 3-5pm Lunch & Dinner Mon- Sat 11am-9pm 3001 Magazine St. · 891-0997 www.joeyksrestaurant.com

Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration

April 20, 21 and 22, 2012

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Birdwatching, local hospitality and more • Birdwatching tours • Rich Island history • Bird art and bird crafts • Binoculars and field guides • Fun for families with children

Sponsored by the Louisiana Chapter of The Train Collectors Association www.traincollectors.org

Art by Donna Dittmann Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Crossvine

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FRIED EGGPLANT MEDALLIONS STACKED W/ FRIED SHRIMP & TOPPED W/ CRAWFISH SAUCE

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3-4 — Celebration of the Giant Omelette, Abbeville (Magdalen Square, 337-893-0013; www.giantomelette.org) 3-4 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-4299992; www.larf.org) 3-4 — Swamp Festival, New Orleans (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 5814629; www.auduboninstitute.org) 3-4 — Shadows Civil War Encampment, New Iberia (Shadowson-the-Teche Plantation, 317 E. Main St., 877-200-4924; www.shadowsontheteche.org) 7-11 — LadyFest New Orleans, New Orleans (Various locations, 949-3001; www.ladyfestneworleans.org) 7-11 — Frog Festival, Rayne (Gossen Memorial Blvd., Frog Festival Drive, 337366-2884; www.raynefrogfestival.com) 8-11 — Cracklin Festival, Port Barre (Veterans Memorial Park, 504 Saizan St., 877-948-8004; www.cajuntravel.com) 9-11 — Cut Off Youth Center Fair, Cut Off (985-632-7616; www.cutoffyouthcenter.org) 10 — Atchafalaya Basin Festival, Henderson (Henry Guidry Memorial Park, 103 Park Drive, 337-257-2444; www.atchafalayabasinfestival.org) 10 — Thibodauxville Fall Fest, Thibodaux (Downtown, 985-446-1187; www.thibodauxchamber.com) 10-11 — Fall Festival, Destrehan (Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, 985-764-9315; www.destrehanplantation.org) 10-11 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-4299992; www.larf.org)

10-11 — Three Rivers Arts Festival, Covington (Columbia Street, 985-3279797; www.threeriversartfestival.com) 14-18 — Fringe Festival, New Orleans (Various locations, 941-3640; www.nofringe.org) 17-18 — Civil War Living History Reenactment, Camp Moore (Hwy. 51, 985-229-2438) 17-18 — Louisiana Indian Heritage Association Powwow, Gonzales (Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 985-7965433; www.liha-news.com) 17-18 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-4299992; www.larf.org) 24 — Andrzejki NOLA, St. Andrew’s Day Eve, New Orleans (324-8096; www.nolabulls.com) 24-25 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985-4299992; www.larf.org) 30-DEC. 2 — Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival, Buras (Fort Jackson, 220 Herbert Harvey Drive; www.orangefestival.com) 30-DEC. 2 — Christmas Extravaganza, Covington (Covington Fairgrounds, 600 N. Hwy. 190, 985-7965853; www.steinhauerproductions.com) Meet thousands of your closest friends at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge for the Bayou Country Super Fest in May. Photo by Zack Smith

Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series

THIS WEEK’S PERFORMANCE

Pfister Sisters

December ALL MONTH — Celebration in the Oaks, New Orleans (City Park, 4839415; www.neworleanscitypark.com) ALL MONTH — Noel Acadien au Village, Lafayette (Acadian Village, 200 Greenleaf Drive, 337-981-2364; www.acadianvillage.org) 1 — Bonfire on the Levee, Vacherie (Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Hwy. 18, 800-442-5539; www.oakalleyplantation.com) 1 — Christmas Festival Gumbo Cook-off, Jennings (Louisiana Oil and Gas Park, I-10 and Hwy. 26, 337-8215532; www.cityofjennings.com) 1 — Fire and Water Celebration, Arnaudville (1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy., 337-453-3307; www.fireandwater.homestead.com) 1-2 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985429-9992; www.larf.org) 2 — A Rural Life Christmas, Baton Rouge (Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Lane, 225-765-2437; www.rurallife.lsu.edu)

MARCH 1 Gates Open 5PM-8PM Musical Performance 6PM Adults: $10 / Children 5-12: $3 • Children 4 & Under = FREE Mint Juleps and other refreshments available for purchase

For more information call

(504) 483-9488

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Music, visual arts and bubbly are stars at Hammond’s Art in April with Champagne.

Photo by Melissa Griffin

8 — Christmas Bayou Boat Parade, Delcambre (Boat docks, 888-942-3742; www.delcambreboatparade.com) 8 — Baton Rouge Christmas Parade, Baton Rouge (800-527-6843) 8 — Madewood Christmas Heritage Festival, Napoleonville (Madewood Plantation, 4250 Hwy. 308, 800-3757151; www.madewood.com) 8-9 — Renaissance Festival, Hammond (46468 River Road, 985429-9992; www.larf.org) 9 — St. Lucy Festival of Light, St. Martinville (St. Martin de Tours Church Square, S. Main St., 337-394-9404; www.stlucyfestival.com) 9 — Creole Christmas Bonfire, Baton Rouge (Magnolia Mound Plantation, 2161 Nicholson Drive, 225-343-4955; www.magnoliamound.org) 9-10 — Christmas in the Country, St. Francisville (Various locations, 225-6354224; www.stfrancisville.us) 15 — Ala Bayou Terrebonne Christmas Boat Parade, Bourg (Starts at Bourg Volunteer Fire Station, 4402 Hwy. 24, 800-688-2732; www.houmatourism.com) 16 — Caroling in Jackson Square & Home Tour, New Orleans (Various locations, 523-7047; www.patioplanters.org) 24 — Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee, Lutcher/Gramercy (Various locations, 800-367-7852; www.stjamesparish.com)

The Pfister Sisters represent the New Orleans swing era, with their recreation of the Boswell Sister’s arrangements.

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FRIENDS OF CITY PARK’S

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 Join us for a fabulous Gala to celebrate the creation of a new entrance to Storyland and the Botanical Garden

Patron Party - tHE PErIStyLE - 6:30 tIL 8PM Champagne Reception catered by Chef Donald Link Entertainment by The Peristyle Quartet

GaLa Party

tHE GoLDrInG/WoLDEnBErG GrEat LaWn - 8 tIL 11:30PM

Cuisine from 50 fine New Orleans Restaurants Exciting, one-of-a kind live auction, Open Bars Entertainment by

Leif Pedersen’s 1944 Big Band - 8:00-9:30pm & Big Sam’s Funky Nation - 9:30 - 11:30pm

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$100/person $90/person for members of Friends of City Park.

Glamorous and Dapper Must be 21 or older to attend

For Ticket Information Contact the Friends of City Park Office at 504-483-9376 www.friendsofcitypark.com