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Lake Charles Events
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is the Festival Capital of the state! With over 75 annual fairs and festivals, there is something happening every weekend! From the second largest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana to the swashbuckling Contraband Days Pirate Festival or Cajun festivals, there is always something simmering in the gumbo pot or a toe tapping tune in store for visitors!
05/12/2013 - 05/18/2013
Featured Events
5/18/2013 - Recurring daily
Times: Performances Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m. - Sundays @ 3 p.m.
Location: ACTS Theatre
Address: 1 Reid St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Admission: Varies depending on show: Musicals: Adults - $25, Students - $15; Non-musicals: Adults - $20, Students - $10
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5/16/2013 thru 5/18/2013
Times: Thurs. and Fri. from 4-10 p.m., and Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Address: Corners of Hwys. 12 and 109, Starks, LA 70661
Contact: Evelyn White
Phone: 337-743-6297
Email: cty50151@centurytel.net
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Admission: Free
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Events
5/16/2013 thru 5/18/2013
Times: Thurs. 6:30 p.m.; Fri. 3 p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m.;
Location: Cowboy Diamond
Address: Common Street and Contour Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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5/18/2013
Times: 7-9 a.m. Registration; 9 a.m. Kick Stands Up; 2 p.m. Food & Fun; 3p.m. Live Auction
Location: VFW Post 9933 Moss Bluff
Address: 2668 Hwy. 171 N, Moss Bluff, LA 70611
Phone: 337-274-8869
Email: krewedetracas@aol.com
Admission: $20 Rider/$10 Passenger
5/18/2013
Times: Doors Open at 6 pm
Location: Cash & Carry Event Center
Address: 801 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-491-0800
5/18/2013
Times: 7:00 PM
Location: Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum
Address: 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact: Eric Labit
Phone: 337-310-7277
Email: eric@labucs.com
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Admission: Starting at $10 per seat
5/18/2013
Times: Doors open at 6 p.m., Game begins at 7 p.m.
Location: The Grindhouse
Address: 932 Enterprise Ste C, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Admission: Adults $12 Presale, $15 at the door/ $6 Children under ten
5/18/2013
Times: 8 p.m.
Location: Yesterdays Night Club
Address: 5313 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
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5/18/2013
Times: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Location: USS Orleck Naval Museum
Address: 604 N. Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact: Ron Williams
Phone: 337-214-7447
Email: ron.williams@ussorleck.org
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Admission: Free Tours to Active Military/Military Veterans
Exhibits
5/18/2013 - Recurring daily
Times: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall, Lake Charles
Address: 1001 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact: Denise Fasske
Phone: 337-491-9159
Email: dfasske@cityoflc.us
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Admission: Free
5/18/2013 - Recurring daily
Times: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 1911 Historic City Hall, Lake Charles
Address: 1001 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact: Denise Fasske
Phone: 337-491-9159
Email: dfasske@cityoflc.us
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Admission: Free
5/1/2013 thru 6/20/2013
Times: 12 5 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat.
Location: Gallery by the Lake
Address: 106 W. Pryce St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-436-1008
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Admission: Free
5/18/2013 - Recurring daily
Times: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - noon & 1 - 5 p.m.; Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Henning Cultural Center
Address: 923 Ruth Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
Phone: 337-217-4390
Email: trahan@brimstonemuseum.org
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Admission: Free
Recurring Events
5/18/2013 - Recurring weekly on Saturday
Times: 8 a.m. - noon
Location: Behind 1911 Historic City Hall
Address: Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-309-1389
Email: smithcarolyn@suddenlink.net
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Admission: Free
