{"id":2136681,"date":"2025-11-05T11:44:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2136681"},"modified":"2025-11-05T11:44:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:44:25","slug":"louisiana-fall-festivals-feature-food-music-fun-holiday-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/louisiana-fall-festivals-feature-food-music-fun-holiday-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Louisiana fall festivals feature food, music, fun, holiday events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"76890381007\" title=\"WATCH: 2024 Christmas Parade lights up downtown San Angelo\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2019\/12\/24\/PSAT\/00862642-a67d-464e-99a1-1c1ab9d9eb7f-AT4V4009.jpeg?crop=2199,1237,x0,y132\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>WATCH: 2024 Christmas Parade lights up downtown San Angelo<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Christmas Parade lights up downtown San Angelo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theadvertiser.com\/story\/news\/local\/acadiana\/2025\/11\/04\/lafayette-mardi-gras-parades-return-downtown-2026-historic-jefferson-street-route\/87085739007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.theadvertiser.com\/story\/news\/local\/acadiana\/2025\/11\/04\/lafayette-mardi-gras-parades-return-downtown-2026-historic-jefferson-street-route\/87085739007\/\">Louisiana\u2019s<\/a> fall festival season is in full swing, and\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0still plenty of time to enjoy food, music,\u00a0arts\u00a0and culture across the region before the holidays arrive.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>From long-running community traditions to niche cultural <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theadvertiser.com\/picture-gallery\/news\/local\/acadiana\/2025\/11\/04\/lafayettes-best-bars-local-favorites-for-beer-music-good-company\/87073478007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.theadvertiser.com\/picture-gallery\/news\/local\/acadiana\/2025\/11\/04\/lafayettes-best-bars-local-favorites-for-beer-music-good-company\/87073478007\/\">celebrations<\/a>, residents can expect a mix of live entertainment, family-friendly\u00a0activities\u00a0and regional cuisine as communities\u00a0showcase\u00a0the best of Louisiana.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether you love <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theadvertiser.com\/story\/news\/local\/louisiana\/2025\/11\/03\/louisiana-early-childhood-education-fund-running-out-parents-face-childcare-crisis\/86985155007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.theadvertiser.com\/story\/news\/local\/louisiana\/2025\/11\/03\/louisiana-early-childhood-education-fund-running-out-parents-face-childcare-crisis\/86985155007\/\">zydeco<\/a> music, crave a plate straight off the pit or want to stock up on handmade gifts before the holidays,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a festival for every interest. Many events also highlight fundraisers for schools,\u00a0churches\u00a0and nonprofits, bringing families and community members together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 festivals still ahead on the calendar this fall across Acadiana, with opportunities to dance, dine and discover the region\u2019s heritage before the season winds down.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">10 Louisiana fall festivals you can still catch\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Port Barre\u00a0Cracklin\u00a0Festival<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nov. 13\u201016, 2025.\u00a0A festive four\u2011day event featuring\u00a0cracklin\u2019 cooking competitions, carnival rides,\u00a0parades,\u00a0and live music.\u00a0Address: 129 Park St., Port Barre, LA 70577\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Christmas on the Bayou Festival<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nov.\u00a07, 2025.\u00a0A holiday\u2011themed fest with lights,\u00a0vendors\u00a0and seasonal treats.\u00a0Address: Bryan Street, Cottonport, LA 71327\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bayou Teche Brewing Fall Fest<\/strong>\u00a0Nov. 15 \u2013 Dec. 25. Craft beer, wood-fired\u00a0pizza and local music set the mood for a relaxing autumn weekend.\u00a0Address:\u00a01002 North Ln., Arnaudville, LA 70512\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Christmas in the Park<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nov.\u00a030,\u00a02025. Holiday\u00a0lights and community gatherings to wrap up the fall season.\u00a0Address: Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nov.\u00a020\u201122, 2025<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Multi\u2011day celebration of lights and holiday activities (still within fall\u2011to\u2011holiday transition).\u00a0Address: 8585 Picardy Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reindeer Trails\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nov.\u00a020\u201122, 2025. A local holiday\u2011themed festival with family activities and trails of lights.\u00a0Address: 629 Spring St., Shreveport, LA 7110\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holiday Light Safari<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nov.\u00a027\u201128, 2025. A night\u2011time festival of lights, food\u00a0vendors,\u00a0and family fun.\u00a0Address: Alexandria Zoo 3016 Masonic Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Logansport Christmas Festival<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nov.\u00a022, 2025 \u2013 Jan\u00a04, 2026. An extended festival, including the tail end of fall and the start of the holiday season.\u00a0Address: 192-198 Elm St., Logansport, LA 71049\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Light Up the Lake Christmas Festival<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nov. 28, 2025. A one\u2011night event with fireworks,\u00a0lights\u00a0and local\u00a0vendors;\u00a0still in the broader fall festival window.\u00a0Address: 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No\u00ebl\u00a0Acadien\u00a0au Village<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Dec. 1 to Dec. 23,\u00a02025. An evening market\/festival celebrating Acadian heritage and holiday spirit.\u00a0Address: 200 Greenleaf Dr., Lafayette, LA 70506\u00a0<\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2025-11-05 10:08:41.427511521 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2025-11-05 10:08:41.427511521 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.theadvertiser.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WATCH: 2024 Christmas Parade lights up downtown San Angelo The 2024 Christmas Parade lights up downtown San Angelo. 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