Festivals Happening this Weekend: May 18 through May 21

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, consider one of these Louisiana festivals.

BlackberriesPhoto byM Henderson

There are several fun festivals happening throughout Louisiana this weekend. Celebrate Blackberries, Classic & Muscle Cars, and Italian Heritage.

Louisiana Blackberry Festival - Houma - May 20

8326 Main Street

Under the twin spans near the MacDonnell Children's Home is the location for the Louisiana Blackberry Festival. The family-friendly event showcases the Houma Heights Cultural District with food, fun, and blackberries.

From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, May 20, festival-goers will get to experience blackberry-themed food and drinks, music, craft booths, kid's activities, and contests. Free and open to the public, the festival offers blackberry tastings, baked goods, hand-made jewelry, books, candles, and crafts. Food, drink, and activity tickets are available for purchase.

Cruisin Cajun Country - New Iberia - May 18, 19 & 20

2915 Hwy 14

During the 14th annual Cruisin Cajun Country event, Classic, Muscle, Antique, and modern Sports vehicles will cruise to Vermillion Parish to visit:

• A new shrimp peeling plant
• The Cajun Heritage Museum
• Military Museum
• Earl's Place

St. Martin Parish to visit:

• Bayou Classics and Customs
• Lagniappe Village Antique Mall
• Bayou Teche Brewery
• Champagne's Swamp Tour

Iberia Parish to visit:

• Musson Patout Automotive Superstore
• The Albania Mansion
• Schexnayder Art Store
• Legnon's Antique Engines
• The Pie Bar
• Church Alley

Registered guests will enjoy food, music, dance lessons, and additional attractions along the route.

Festa Italiana - Donaldsonville - May 19 & 20

308 Railroad Avenue

Featuring Italian food, history, music, and fun for all ages, Festa Italiana takes place from 6 PM to 9 PM, Friday, May 19, and from 10 AM to 10 PM, Saturday, May 20.

There will be a spaghetti sauce cook-off, an Italian quiz bowl, a children's village, costume contests, storytelling, history, a car show, and vendors. Music will be provided by Justin Cornett Band and Michela Mussolino.