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 that celebrate our Creole and Cajun heritage and food, stellar performances by regional and national acts, and thrilling sporting events and expos that showcase Louisiana's best outdoor recreation.  

Upcoming Festivals

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Louisiana Railroad Days Festival Apr 06

Join the Louisiana Railroad Days Festival for its 40th 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…

This is Home Fest Apr 22

The 3rd annual This is Home Fest will be Saturday, April 22, 2023! This time this is Home Fest is teaming up with the Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival for a unique festival experience. Two stages with all-star lineups, food booths and beverages, Louisiana crawfish, and fun…

Louisiana Pirate Festival May 04

The Louisiana Pirate Festival will take place May 4-14, 2023. The event is a multi-day festival held on the grounds of the Lake Charles Civic Center and Seawall. Pirates take over the city for two weeks for Contraband Days. The festival includes carnival rides, live music…

Holly Beach Crab Festival Jun 09

The Holly Beach Crab Festival will take place on June 9-11, 2023 at Holly Beach, which is located along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. The event features kids' games, crab bingo, crab racing, a crab dish cookoff, an afternoon and evening of bands, food vendors, snow…

Louisiana Food & Wine Festival Sep 14
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The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, a world-class culinary and beverage celebration, will take place in Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 14 – 17, 2023. It will be a showcase of culinary, beverage, and music that highlights Louisiana’s unique culture and heritage…

Chuck Fest Oct 21

Chuck Fest will be held from on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Downtown Lake Charles, and will feature a full lineup of everything Louisiana. From bands to beers and more, Chuck Fest will a celebration of Louisiana culture! What initially began as an idea to celebrate Luna Bar…