Louisiana Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: April 5 through April 7

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Enjoy boudin, books, barbecue, brews, music, flowers, and more this weekend in Louisiana.

Scott Boudin Festival - April 5, 6 & 7

125 Lions Club Road

Beaucoup boudin, music, food, contests, rides, and arts & crafts vendors highlight the 11th Annual Boudin Festival in Scott. Boudin vendors include:

• Don's Specialty Meats
• Billy's Boudin
• The Best Stop Market
• NuNu's Grocery
• Menard's Grocery
• Kartchner's in Scott

The musical lineup includes:

• Rouge Krewe, Wayne Toups, and Keith Frank on Friday night
• Chubby Carrier, Connie G, and Spank the Monkey during the day on Saturday
• Clay Cormier, Chee Weez, and Chris Ardoin Saturday night
• Mac Comeaux, Kevin Naquin, Geno Delafosse, and Lil' Nate on Sunday

Admission is $5 Friday, $10 Saturday, and $5 Sunday.

Books Along the Teche Literary Festival - New Iberia - April 5, 6 & 7

317 E. Main Street

The 8th Annual Books Along the Teche Literary Festival continues this weekend with authors, panelists, presentations, demonstrations, tours, workshops, a symphony concert, food, and much more. Tickets are available as an all-inclusive package or for individual events.

Hogs for the Cause - New Orleans - April 5 & 6

6801 Franklin Avenue

UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds is the setting for a festival of music, barbecue, and community, benefitting local and national children's hospitals. Hogs for the Cause is a two-day event filled with music, food, beer, and fundraising.

Gates open at 3:30 PM on Friday and 11:00 AM on Saturday. General admission tickets are $50 on Friday night and $60 on Saturday.

Live @ the Lakefront - Lake Charles - April 5

900 Lakeshore Drive

An annual free-to-the-public music and art festival, Live @ the Lakefront features local and regional bands, live art demonstrations, a kids' zone, an outdoor art market, and a food truck court.

Twin Fest Louisiana - Houma - April 6

Goode Street

Located in Downtown Houma, the first ever Twin Fest Louisiana focuses on twins, multiples, and the people who love them. Everyone is invited for a day of food, music, horseback riding, contests, vendors, and more.

Gates are open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Crowville Spring Fling - April 6

157 Football Field Road

Set at the Crowville Community Center and grounds north of Winsboro in Franklin Parish, the Crowville Spring Fling is a one-day festival featuring live music, food vendors, exhibits, games, bounce houses, and arts & crafts.

Hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane - Lafayette - April 6

2330 Johnston Street

Located at the Blackham Coliseum, the Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane is Lafayette's premiere garden show and sale. Over 100 gardening-related vendors will provide plants for sale, resources, and activities to local gardeners.

Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Boot Brew Festival - Eunice - April 6

1717 Veteran's Memorial Hwy.

Held at Lakeview Park and Beach, the Boot Brew Fest is focused on experiencing and learning about home-brewed beer. There will be a home-brewing exhibition, an awards ceremony, food vendors, and a barn dance with music provided by Lukas Meaux & Cajun Heat and Travis Matte & the Kingpins.

General cover charge is $10.

The Flower Fest - Baton Rouge - April 6 & 7

14200 River Road

Benefitting St. Jude Children's Hospital, The Flower Fest is a floral competition celebrating the talent and ingenuity of floral artists. Admission is $20.

Abita Springs Busker Festival - April 7

22044 Main Street

A free one-day festival of street musicians, the Abita Springs Busker Festival is hosted by the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum.

The musical lineup includes:

• Miss Martha & Her Goodtime Gang
• NOLA Rhythm Method
• Bad Penny Pleasure Makers
• Zach Bryson and the Meat Rack
• Jackson & the Janks
• Tuba Skinny

Bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, and dancing shoes. Please do not bring food, drinks, or pets.