Celebrate diversity, freedom, outdoor adventure, and America's favorite pastime—baseball in Lake Charles! June marks the return of popular summer festivals like Juneteenth Freedom Festival and Pride Con, exciting Gumbeaux Gators baseball games, and endless outdoor adventures. Whether you're relaxing in the lazy rivers at one of our casino resorts, hiking in Sam Houston Jones State Park, or spending the day kayaking along our numerous waterways, there are plenty of ways to keep cool while having fun in the sun. Check out our top ways to play!

Festivals

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Downtown at Sundown | June 6 & 13

Downtown at Sundown continues this month providing a free downtown concert experience! Each concert features local and regional Swamp Pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and Classic Rock bands. Shop from local vendors and food trucks and enjoy outdoor activities and games. Don't miss the After Glow Show, an energetic light show featuring a 3D Projection, lasers, and special effects at the final installment of the series.

 

Holly Beach Crab Festival | June 13-15

Head south for the annual Holly Beach Crab Festival, a relaxing weekend of activities and entertainment along the beach! Shop with a variety of vendors, dance the night away during performances by popular Cajun and Zydeco bands, then indulge in deliciously boiled Louisiana blue crabs at the crab cookoff.

 

Juneteenth Freedom Festival | June 16-19

Commemorate freedom, culture, community, and progress at the annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival! Delight in four days of activities kicking off at the MLK Center, with Fit Family Olympics, packed with wacky races and silly challenges promoting health and wellness for the entire family. Other activities include a Senior Bingo, Movies Under the Stars, a Juneteenth Parade, and a Sauce Piquant Cook-Off at the Lake Charles Event Center.

 

SWLA Pride Con | June 27-29

Celebrate Pride unity, visibility, and allyship at SWLA Pride Con, an unforgettable festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community of Southwest Louisiana with three days of art, performances, speakers, shopping and more in an inclusive space. Dress to impress at the Coachella Costume Ball on Friday, then on Saturday shop from popular vendors while enjoying panel discussions, live entertainment and a mechanical bull! On Sunday bring the entire family out for more fun and games as well as an indoor skating rink!

 

Sun & Scoops Ice Cream Festival | June 28

Bring your appetite for the tasty inaugural Sun & Scoops Ice Cream Festival! Indulge in endless amounts of ice cream sundaes and treats, meet your favorite princesses and superheroes, enjoy live performances, and participate in exciting activities throughout the day.

Sporting Events

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Gumbeaux Gators Home Games | June - July

The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators return for another thrilling season of baseball! Cheer on the talented players from Division I, II, III, and Junior Colleges at back to back minor league style games. Each week features special appearances by local celebrities and businesses, performances by the Gator Girls, and discount days for concessions and drinks. Special themed nights packed with activities for the crowd guarantee that no two games are alike!

 

Gumbeaux Gators Home Games

Concerts & Casino Entertainment

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From local musicians to award-winning performers, Southwest Louisiana is a great place to attend a concert! Enjoy a multi-sensory musical experience featuring James Dunning during the latest installment of the Southcoast Music Series at Southlake Theater. Popular regional show band, Three Thirty Seven, is bringing their genre crossing sound to this month's Crying Eagle Summer Concert Series.

Our casino resorts offer an all-star entertainment lineup each month. This month catch Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, and Randall King on the Golden Nugget  stage.

Also in June

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This is just a taste of the exciting events happening this month! Browse recurring weekly events like comedy nights, local tournaments, live music at restaurants, dance classes, art exhibits, and more. Pack your dancing shoes, sunscreen, and appetite, then explore our full event calendar for more fun-filled activities. For additional ways to play check out Top Things to Do This Summer.