January - March
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- Recurring daily
Billed as the "oldest and coldest" festival in Southwest Louisiana, the Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival offers an authentic and exciting celebration of the region’s heritage, culture, and outdoor traditions. This family-friendly event, held annually in Cameron, features a…
- Lake Charles Event Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Friday
The Martin Luther King Festival honors the courageous efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr. Schedule: January 17, 2025 31st Annual MLK Memorial Breakfast at 7:30 AM L'Auberge Casino & Resort, 777 L'Auberge Ave, Lake Charles, LA Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Scott…
- Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Saturday
Join us for the 2025 Black Heritage Festival, a celebration of African American culture and heritage on March 13 & 15-16! On Saturday, bring the whole family for a day filled with education and entertainment, including food trucks, food vendors, merchandise vendors, live…
- Burton Complex
- Recurring daily
Celebrate the economic and culinary impact of rabbits in Southwest Louisiana at the annual Iowa Rabbit Festival ! This unique, family-friendly event features outstanding local and regional music, exciting festivities, and mouthwatering cuisine. March 20 - Family Night - Free…
April - June
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Launched in 2022, Rum Revival is a celebration of the Gulf Coast’s colorful ties to the Caribbean and captures the vibrant energy of that region. Located in the Green Event Space near H20 Pool at Golden Nugget Lake Charles, this fabulous production transforms the space into a…
- DeQuincy Railroad Museum
- Recurring daily
Join the Louisiana Railroad Days Festival for its 42nd celebration since it evolved in the spring of 1984. The festival is held annually on the second weekend in April at the Railroad Museum Park, with many local businesses, clubs, churches, and schools participating. The…
The Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival will return in 2025. Make your plans to attend spiciest event in Southwest Louisiana at the beloved festival celebrating our favorite crustaceans. More event details coming soon. Look back at the highlights from 2023's festival! The…
The 5th annual This is Home Fest will be Saturday, April 26, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music, art, and memories as we bring together some of the hottest names connected to Lake Charles! Whether you're into zydeco beats or country anthems, there's something…
- Castaways Event Venue
- Recurring daily
Welcome back to the 5th annual Castaways Pride Fest, June 6-8, 2025, celebrating love & diversity in SWLA! 🌈 2024 Schedule Friday, June 7: ⏰ 5 pm till late (18+ age) 💵 $20 cover charge (for a great cause!) 🏳️🌈 Purple Rain Party 💃 Talent Show & Costume Contest…
- Louisiana Souvenirs & Sundries
- Recurring daily
The Holly Beach Crab Festival takes place June 2025, at Holly Beach, located along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. The event features kids' games and events, a crab cookoff, crab bingo, live music, axe throwing, food vendors, sand castle building lessons, a dunking…
Friday, June 16, 2023 - 5th Annual Movie Under the Stars This year’s movie will be “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” presented by SWLA Center for Health Services. In this 2017 Jumanji adventure, four high-school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the…
July - September
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- Lake Charles Event Center
- Recurring every July 4th
Red, White, Blue and You returns July 4, 2024! 2024 Event Information: The City of Lake Charles is proud to announce the return of its annual Red, White, Blue & You Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The celebration includes a patriotic concert at the Lake Charles Event…
The Cajun Music and Food Festival returns for the 37th year on July 20, 2024. The indoor festival is held at the Burton Complex in South Lake Charles on the corner of Gauthier Road and Gulf Hwy. Get ready for great authentic Cajun food and music from 9 AM to 10 PM Groove all day…
- Lake Charles Event Center
- Recurring daily
The 2024 Marshland Festival returns July 26th & 27th at the Lake Charles Event Center, which guarantees an inside and air-conditioned experience. The Marshland Festival originated in Hackberry over 30 years ago. It began at the community center and, over the years, has become…
- Recurring daily
The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival takes place September 18-21, 2025 in Lake Charles, with all-inclusive food and drink tasting events, including over 300 varieties of culinary, wine, beer, and spirit tastings experiences and 40+ restaurants. Learn more about the…
October - December
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- West Cal Arena & Events Center
- Recurring daily
The Cal Cam Fair is celebrating our 102nd Anniversary this October! Experience the Cal Cam pageant on Thursday October 3rd, Cal Cam's Got Talent and Cal Cam Caraoke on Friday October 4th, and the Cal Cam Fair Bull Fight on Saturday, October 5th. Sulphur’s annual Cal-Cam Fair is a…
Banners at McNeese State University is excited to announce Rouge et Blanc on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, from 3 pm - 6 pm. Rouge et Blanc is an event series and celebration of food and wine hosted annually by Banners at McNeese State University. This event is the flagship…
Chuck Fest will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Downtown Lake Charles and will feature a full lineup of everything Louisiana. From bands to beers and more, Chuck Fest will be a celebration of Louisiana culture! What initially began as an idea to celebrate Luna Bar and…
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Join Smoke and Barrel on November 14-17, 2024, for tasting events with over 80 bourbons, whiskeys, and BBQ from out-of-this-world pit masters. Established in 2018, “ Smoke & Barrel ” Grand Tasting takes place annually on the lawn of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse beneath a…
