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The historic downtown district of Covington takes art seriously and is home to a number of galleries representing the region’s best artists. So it should come as no surprise that the town’s annual Three Rivers Art Festival, held each November, also is serious enough to carefully jury the 200 artists invited to participate in an event that takes over several city blocks.

The result is a vibrant celebration of art. Works in every medium are represented in the booths lining both sides of Columbia Street: ceramics, paintings, photography, fiber art, woodworking, metal work, sculptures, jewelry and more.

Though Louisiana and the Gulf Coast are well represented, artists come from 28 states, from as far away as Virginia, Missouri, Massachusetts and Arkansas, to participate in this fun, high-quality art festival.

There’s no admission charge to get into the festival and parking is free, too. November’s often glorious weather and the picturesque, historic buildings of downtown Covingtonprovide a beautiful backdrop for the arts festival that attracts as many as 50,000 visitors each fall.

In addition to the art booths, there is a Children’s Discovery Area and an arts demonstration tent where you can watch artists make pottery or blow glass. And, this being Louisiana, of course there is music and food. The culinary arts are represented almost as well as the visual arts at this event where local restaurants, food trucks and vendors serve up everything from turkey gumbo, crawfish etouffée, and shrimp and grits to gyros, tacos and deep-fried brownies. How about an alligator sausage po-boy? Uh huh. You heard that right.

The Three Rivers Art Festival is a great place to find a work of art that speaks to you and to shop for the holidays.

For more info, check out our event detail.

Varsity Theatre FEATURING Riley Green

Doors Open at 7PM
Show Starts at 8PM

General Admission, Standing Room Tickets are $18 in Advance and $20 Day of Show
Available at our Box Office inside The Chimes Restaurant on Highland Road, over the phone at 866.777.8932 and on-line at www.TicketWeb.com

*** All Persons Must Be Eighteen (18) Years Old or Older with Proper Identification to Attend Any Event at The Varsity Theatre ***

More than 200 dealers and vendors set up shop in booths offering all kinds of antique furniture, stained glass, art, vintage jewelry and clothing, Depression glass, porcelain, dolls and toys, and other collectibles. Some of the dealers come from around the region, others operate brick and mortar antiques stores and galleries in the district year-round.

In addition to the great antiques shopping, the spring and fall fairs offer a number of food booths as well as live music all day. Take a break from treasure hunting, grab a bite to eat and relax at one of the tables set up in the middle of it all.

There’s no charge to enter the fair and no charge to park. Save your money for shopping!

For more information about this year's fair, check out the event details for the Fall 2018 festival and Spring 2019 festivals, and for more on the antiques shops that call downtown Slidell home, visit www.slidellantiques.com.

As an opportunity for youth and families to enjoy wholesome family entertainment, the fair is an exceptional value.

Your questions and comments are appreciated.Feel free to contact us anytime.E-mail us at gbrsf@eatel.net

OR call our Baton Rouge office at

(225) 755-FAIR (755-3247)Fax: (225) 372-2309

The dates this year are October 25 - November 11 (Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays). Please join us for the largest livestock show and carnival in the state. The State Fair of Louisiana is a not for profit organization run by a board of directors and staff. 

Mission Statement: "To promote the industrial and agricultural resources of the great State of Louisiana and to provide a better quality of life for its citizens through education and entertainment"

(318) 635-1361

info@statefairoflouisiana.com

CARNIVAL BRACELETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY FROM 6 PM-10:00 PM, SATURDAY FROM NOON-4 PM, AND ON SUNDAY FROM 1 PM-5 PM!  ONLY $25.00!

Nationally known music artists

• First class Carnival Rides for the whole family to enjoy

• The best selection of delicious foods from all around the region

• Over 100 Arts and Crafts vendors

• Free Kids Zone with activities designed just for them

• Beer Garden for adults only with several televisions to enjoy your favorite sports games

PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE Please see event website for more details

The Violet Oyster Festival is held on the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Sample oysters freshly shucked from the waters of St. Bernard.  In addition to oysters on the half shell, you can get them just about any way you like - fried, grilled, in gumbo, on a po-boy, in a fritter - you name it!  If oysters aren't your thing, you can sample many other oyster-free local favorites.

Enjoy live music, rides, games, and more in a family friendly festive atmosphere.

Contact: 504-682-7070 

See event website for more details or call 225-687-3116.

The 4th Annual Bayou Round Up
Hot rods, vintage cars and live music in Lafayette, Louisiana
Oct. 19 & 20th 2018 - Registration is NOW OPEN!

Check out the weekend schedule and live music!

Vintage, vintage-inspired, architectual Salvage, repurposed finds, jewelry & clothing, live music, food trucks

Tickets available at the gate. Friday: $10.00 Saturday: $5.00 Sunday: $5.00

Friday, October 19, 2018, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, General Admission (Sat/Sun), Saturday, October 20, 2018, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday, October 21, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Admission for children under 12 is free. Cash and credit card are accepted at the gate. Once purchased, your ticket is good for re-entry into the event all weekend.

See festival website for full details

Runs 4–10 pm Wednesday & Thursday; 5 pm–midnight Friday; 10 am–midnight Saturday; 1-6 pm Sunday

For specific times please see the fair website or call (985) 516-7078 

join us for the Annual Alligator Festival at the Westbank Bridge Park in St Charles Parish. The festival is our main fundraiser and helps us fund college scholarships for local youth. Come join us and pass a good time! Bring your appetite, because one of the main reasons to spend a weekend at the Alligator Festival is to enjoy some of South Louisiana’s best foods. Get ready to rock with some of the New Orleans area’s greatest bands.

For more information contact:

Eric Dishongh: 504-606-1267 or ericdishongh@yahoo.com

Susan Wilson (Hole Sponsors): 504-559-0766 or swilson@stcharlesgov.net

• 5K RUN
• FESTIVAL POSTER & MEMORABILIA
• STARS OF STYLE
• FARM FEST
• FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
• HOME AND BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST
• 4H LIVESTOCK SHOW
• SUGAR COOKERY CONTEST
• SUGAR CANE EXHIBITS
• 4-H AND FFA SUGAR CANE JUDGING CONTEST
• FAIRGROUNDS & CARNIVAL
• CANDY TOSS PARADE
• CAR SHOW
• FLOWER SHOW
• ART SHOW
• PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
• FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Association extends a heartfelt invitation to everyone to join in this fun-filled five day event honoring Louisiana’s prestigious sugar cane industry. This year’s festival marks 77 years of celebrating sugar.

337-369-9323

info@hisugar.org

PO Box 9768
New Iberia, LA 70562

lasugarparade@gmail.com

Varsity Theatre FEATURING Whethan Chet Porter

WHETHAN

Life Of A Wallflower Tour

Sunday, September 16th

With Special Guests CHET PORTER and WIN AND WOO

Doors Open at 7PM, Show Starts at 8PM

General Admission, Standing Room Tickets are $22.50 in Advance and $25 Day of Show

Available at The Chimes Restaurant on Highland Road, over the phone at 866.777.8932 and on-line at www.TicketWeb.com

** Persons Must Be Eighteen (18) Years Old or Older with Proper Identification to Attend Any Event at The Varsity Theatre **

The St. Tammany Crab Festival celebrates the cantankerous crustacean with a huge two-day party in Slidell’s Heritage Park. The fun festival features non-stop live music, Battle of the Bands, a classic car show, boat rides, kids games and activities and, of course, the star of the show, crabs galore. 

Known for decades as the Lacombe Crab Fest, the event moved to Slidell in 2016. The venue may have changed, but the joyous celebration of Louisiana food and culture has not. Families come prepared for a day of fun outdoors, using umbrellas, hats and visors to shield them from the sun. There’s dancing everywhere, even in the food booth lines, and good vibes in the air. 

68099 Highway 59
Mandeville, Louisiana 70471
800.634.9443

ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD ON THE RIVERBANK IN DOWNTOWN HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, MEAT PIE VENDORS, ARTS & CRAFTS, SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS EVENT AND SO MUCH MORE.  

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!  JOIN US FOR THE MEAT PIE FESTIVAL!

You’re invited to the 16th annual Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival and 19th annual River Run being held in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana.

The Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival Is Sponsored By:Independent Motorcycle Riders of Natchitoches

The Shrimp & Petroleum Festival is known for the diverse music you can hear during the 4-day festival: Zydeco, Cajun, Country, and popular music, and all for free.

Shrimp and Petroleum Festival won Festival of the Year (Division III) in 2006, 2007, 2014 and 2015 and was once honored with the title of "Most Unusual Festival Name."

715 Second Street, P.O. Box 103
Morgan City, LA
1985.385.0703 | info@shrimp-petrofest.org

The Slidell Cultural Center is honored to host Slidell Art League's Artist of the Year. Featurung the works of Master Artist Elaine Mercer, Apprebtice Artist Carey Winberry and Inspirational Artist Kathleen DesHotel.

The Festival is usually held the last full weekend in August. Since it does highlight the hunting heritage of the Acadiana region, the Duck Festival offers the public great entertainment with its Duck and Goose Calling Contest, Skeet Shooting, Dog Trials, Duck Dash, and Decoy Carving. This is in addition to great food, nightly bands, Junior and Senior Queens pageants, a Grand Parade, Outdoor and Indoor Cooking Contest, and to top it all off, a thriling Carnival. As with any event in Cajun Country, the Gueydan Duck Festival gives everyone an excuse to meet old friends and make new ones. 

Mailing Address - P.O. Box 179 - Gueydan, LA. 70542
Physical Address -
404 Dallas Guidry Rd Gueydan, LA. 70542
(Duck Festival Park)
Phone: 337-536-6456
Email: info@duckfestival.org

Varsity Theatre FEATURING Alabaster Stag

With Special Guests SLANGSTON HUGHES & FO ON THE FLO with C. SHREVE THE PROFESOR and RUSTED ALTR

Doors Open at 8PM

Show Starts at 9PM

General Admission, Standing Room Tickets are $7 in Advance and $10 After Doors Open

Available at our Box Office inside The Chimes Restaurant on Highland Road, over the phone at 866.777.8932 and on-line at www.TicketWeb.com

*** All Persons Must Be Eighteen (18) Years Old or Older with Proper Identification to Attend Any Event at The Varsity Theatre ***