Events Around the State (July 2024)
Island Strong Music Fest
Grand Isle’s Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion
July 18-20
Three-day festival featuring live music, food, craft booths and vendors supporting the island’s recovery from Hurricane Ida. 4500 Tarpon Rodeo Drive, Grand Isle
Louisiana Watermelon Festival
Farmerville
July 26-27
Founded in 1963, this annual summertime festival is the perfect attraction to bring the family out for, enjoying that sweet sweet Louisiana watermelon! The whole town gets in on the fun! Local businesses decorate their storefronts in anticipation of this family-friendly festival. 505 East Water Street, Farmerville
Satchmo Summerfest
New Orleans
August 3-4
One of the only festivals in the world dedicated to Louis Armstrong featuring 2 stages of music, a delicious culinary lineup, and indoor lecture series all held on Louis Armstong’s birthday. Free admission to the Jazz Fest Museum in the old U.S. Mint.
Red Dress Run
New Orleans
August 10
Hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers, this charity “run” is the world’s most unique running event. All locals and visitors attend this event dressed in red attire-specifically, dresses. Two-mile run beginning at Crescent Park.
neworleanshash.com/reddressrun/
Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
Morgan City
August 29-September 2 (Labor Day Weekend)
A five-day festival honoring the two industries that built Morgan City. Festivities include a blessing of the fleet, parade, children’s village, arts & crafts, live music, and more!
Louisiana Bourbon Festival
L’Auberge Hotel, Baton RougeSeptember 13-14
Oldies But Goodies Fest
West Baton Rouge Tourist Information & Conference Center, Port Allen
September 15
Put on your bell bottom pants, white t-shirts and sneakers! Antique car show, hula hoop, live music, and jitterbug contests. 11am-5pm.
ZACHARY EVENTS
Back to School Family Day
The Rock Church and World Ministries, 20810 Plank Road
Saturday, August 17, 10am-2pm
Giveaways, basketball and volleyball tournaments, karaoke, dunking booth, jambalaya, and more! Free event.
Water Lantern Festival
BREC’s Zachary Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Hwy
August 3, 4-8pm
4-8pm
An amazing experience where you’ll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the water. Voted the #1 festival by USA Today.
Really Hot Air Balloon Festival
BREC’s Zachary Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Hwy
August 10, 12-9pm
The Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival is back for a second year with music, food, games, vendors, and of course, balloons!
Facebook: Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival
Check out our calendar for more events!