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Lake Charles is conveniently located off I-10, between Houston and New Orleans. The developing downtown and welcoming community make it the ideal place for a fun, easy getaway. Plan a long weekend with Southwest Louisiana's annual festival and fairs celebrating our Creole and Cajun heritage and food, stellar performances by regional and national acts at our multiple casino resort concerts, and thrilling sporting events and expos showcasing Louisiana's best outdoor recreation. In addition to these exciting annual events, the Lake Area hosts a fun, family-friendly Mardi Gras and 10-day Chuck Eats Restaurant Week extravaganza.
Join us for the 2025 Black Heritage Festival, a celebration of African American culture and heritage. 2025 dates TBA. Take a look at the 2024 Event Line Up **** On Saturday, bring the whole family for a day filled with education and entertainment, including food trucks, food…
Celebrating the economic and culinary impact rabbits have in Southwest Louisiana, the annual Iowa Rabbit Festival is a one-of-a-kind event. The festival will be held at Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles. The family-friendly event has some of the best music in the…
The 4th annual This is Home Fest will be Saturday, April 20, 2024. Festival Mission The Mission of This is Home Fest is to enhance the unique quality of life in Southwest Louisiana by sharing music and culture that celebrate local and global artistry. The festival will promote…
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…
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 Louisiana Food & Wine Festival takes place September 19-22, 2024 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…
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…
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…