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Downtown at Sundown 2018 Concert Highlights

5/17/2018 by Colten Miller

Posted In: Festivals & Events, Outdoors, Arts, Culinary

What’s better than unwinding on a Friday evening in the backdrop of the downtown Lake Charles with great music from hot bands drifting into the sunset? How about four Fridays of cool, FREE outdoor concerts? It’s one of my favorite events – Downtown at Sundown . It’s the perfect mix of cool nightlife, foodie finds, local art and family fun. Set up

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4 Reasons to Go to Louisiana Pirate Festival

4/29/2018 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Festivals & Events

1. Dress Like a Pirate Let’s ALL be honest. When you’re an adult and there’s a chance to act like a kid – WE TAKE IT! Join your fellow buccaneers and Jean Lafitte for the first ever Pirate Costume Ball! The costume ball is the premier event of this year’s festival. The Buccaneer Room at the Lake Charles Civic Center will be transformed into a

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20 Top Lake Charles Events Happening in May 2018

4/23/2018 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Festivals & Events

There’s so much going on in Southwest Louisiana, I feel like I need to take off the entire month to go out and enjoy it! Here is a snippet of some of the great festivals, performances and events scheduled for May. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of it, be sure to check out our Calendar of Events and download our Free Events App . *Date Order

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Tourist in my Own Backyard: Lake Charles Day Trips

11/6/2017 by Jessica Pickett

Posted In: Outdoors, Festivals & Events

Day Trips: Our lush ecosystem lies at the very heart of our vibrant culture. Long-legged wading birds hunt along the misty fresh water marshes and moss laden bayous. Alligators warm themselves along the canal banks crisscrossing the windswept coastal prairies. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, this vast wetland is home to 28 different species of

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Where to buy Local Products in Southwest Louisiana

7/23/2017 by Amanda Reeves

Posted In: Arts, Festivals & Events, Culinary

Two facts that you will learn in this blog post; Southwest Louisiana is home to some uber creative and talented individuals, and that I have a passion for shopping more than most humans (if you’ve spent any amount of time with me you’re aware of the second fact). Over the years, my shopping style has progressed and I am more aware of the importance

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3 Reasons to Check Out the Iowa Rabbit Festival

3/10/2017 by William Precht

Posted In: Festivals & Events

It’s no secret that here in Southwest Louisiana we like to celebrate everything that makes the area such a special place…even RABBITS! The Iowa Rabbit Festival is truly a one-of-a-kind event that’s been around for over 30 years. Being from this area, I had always heard about how much fun it was, but up until last year, I had never been. When I

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Spring Volunteer Opportunities in Lake Charles

2/16/2017 by Allison Schexnayder

Posted In: Festivals & Events

If you are someone who likes to have a good time but also wants to help out in your community, then boy do I have something for you! Check out these upcoming volunteer opportunities in Lake Charles: 1. Help make the 3 rd annual Louisiana Winter Beer Festival one to remember! The festival will be held on Saturday, March 4, and you can sign up to

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Make Plans for Mardi Gras

1/19/2017 by Amanda Reeves

Posted In: Festivals & Events

Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s always a flurry of purple, green and gold at the start of the New Year. Some people even convert their Christmas trees and wreaths into Mardi Gras décor! If you are a huge fan of Mardi Gras, you know that the season moves around, and Mardi Gras Day is somewhat of a

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Mardi Gras 12th Night

1/3/2017 by Colten Miller

Posted In: Festivals & Events

In Southwest Louisiana, the good times don’t end after Christmas or the New Year. Instead, we continue to celebrate with one of my favorite holidays: MARDI GRAS! And there’s no better way to begin the new season than by going to the annual Twelfth Night celebration . This event is the official start of the Carnival season – and if you’re like me, it

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Chuck Fest: Local Flavors For the Win!

10/6/2016 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Culinary, Festivals & Events

I can’t stress this enough – if you plan on attending any Southwest Louisiana festivals, bring your appetite. Chuck Fest is no exception. In just a week or so, the parking lot on the corner of Ryan and Division streets will transform into an “outdoor food court” of local deliciousness. If you’re like me, you’ll want to taste a little bit of

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Tag - Festivals

Downtown at Sundown 2018 Concert Highlights

4 Reasons to Go to Louisiana Pirate Festival

20 Top Lake Charles Events Happening in May 2018

Tourist in my Own Backyard: Lake Charles Day Trips

Where to buy Local Products in Southwest Louisiana

3 Reasons to Check Out the Iowa Rabbit Festival

Spring Volunteer Opportunities in Lake Charles

Make Plans for Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras 12th Night

Chuck Fest: Local Flavors For the Win!

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