Louisiana Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: July 25 through July 28
2024-07-23
Yes, it's hot; but if you plan well, you can catch an indoor, air-conditioned festival or one with other ways to keep cool. Enjoy tarpon fishing, watermelon, music, BBQ, and a Neighbor Hood festival this weekend.
Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo - Grand Isle - July 25, 26, 27
Tarpon Rodeo Drive
Referred to as the "grand-daddy of fishing rodeos," the 96th Annual International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo is a 3-day event dedicated to tarpon fishing. Adult fishing competititions, children's fishing competitions, children's crab races, a raffle, live entertainment, food, merchandise, and educational booths make this festival fun for all ages.
Live bands include:
Peyton Falgoust Band
Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition
Wise Guys
DJ FROZEN handles the music on Friday and Saturday from noon until 4:00 PM. The grand prize of this year's raffle is $10,000.
Louisiana Watermelon Festival - Farmerville - July 26 & 27
505 E Water Street
Centered around one of the primary crops of our hot summers, the Louisiana Watermelon Festival features a largest watermelon contest, when Louisiana growers compete for a grand prize of $1,000. A parade, a treasure hunt, a golf tournament, a street dance, and art/craft/food vendors are just some of the activities planned.
Guests can enjoy watermelon-themed decorating, story time, pageants, contests, and a fishing tournament. Music for the street dance provided by Kiko Pryor and Mike McKenzie Band.
Marshland Festival - Lake Charles - July 26 & 27
900 Lakeshore Drive
The 35th Annual Marshland Festival happens this weekend at the Lake Charles Event Center. Celebrating Southwest Louisiana artists, the festival includes food booths and arts & crafts shopping.
Musical guests include:
Brooks Drost
Running on Credit
Greg Blanchard
Rusty Metoyer
Rouge Krewe
Colby Latiolais
Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners
Louisiana Express with Johnnie Allen
Geno Delafosse & French Rockin' Boogie
Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition
Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin' Cajuns
Steel Shot
Waters Edge
Entry fee is $15 per person on Friday and $20 per person on Saturday. Tickets are purchased at the door.
Bayou BBQ Bash - Morgan City - July 26 & 27
Highway 90
The 13th annual Bayou BBQ Bash will be held under the US 90 Bridge in Morgan City. A state championship BBQ competition that's held rain or shine, there will be food vendors, arts & crafts, and live music. Hours are 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM on Friday and 10:00 AM to 4 PM on Saturday.
Summer Market - Livonia - July 27
Glaser's Park
Come out and shop with 30 vendors for baked goodies, handmade items, crafts, and homemade goods at the Summer Market in Livonia. There will be music and great food available for purchase.
Admission is free. Hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
(Neighbor) Hood Fest - Baton Rouge - July 27
7711 Goodwood Boulevard
Held at the Main Library on Goodwood, from noon to 8:00 PM, the (Neighbor) Hood Fest is a free, family-friendly festival featuring musical performances and film screenings.
Entertainment will be provided by:
DJ Dave Randall
Queen Asharah (R&B)
Pariah85 (R&B)
Sir AP (spoken word)
Susie Shepherd (country/pop)
Chris Christ Child (gospel)
Randall Clayborn (blues)
Kasey Ball (funk/jazz)
Jelly B & D'Wolfe ( R&B/soul)
Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor (blues/soul/reggae)
LA Groove (dance band)
Willem McCormick (alt rock)
Film screenings include:
"The Lost Son" (drama)
"Mid City Flats" (documentary
"Battlegrounds: The Lost Community of Fazendeville" (documentary)
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