Louisiana Festivals for October of 2010
Louisiana Festivals for October of 2010
Oktoberfest September 26 and every Friday and Saturday in October, 2010. New Orleans, Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St. Traditional German music, dancing, food and drink. 522-8014. Official site.
Denham Springs Olde Downtown Antique Festival Oct 2, 2010, downtown. Antiques and collectibles, entertainment, food and children’s activities. (225) 665-4666. Official site.
Ponchatoula Quilt & Art Expo Oct. 8, 2010, Ponchatoula, 154 W. Pine Street. 200 quilts in outdoor display, raffle quilt, fat quarter stroll, Hoffman challenge, merchants mall, exhibits, demonstrations, children’s activities by the alligator cage, oral quilt appraisals, free parking, handicap accessible. 9 am to 4 pm. (225) 667-5634, Official site
World Championship Gumbo Cook-off Oct. 8 – 10, 2010, New Iberia, Bouligny Plaz. Food Festival and gumbo cook-off with music and samplings. (337)354-1836, Official site
Festivals Acadiens Oct. 8 – 10, 2010, Girard Park and downtown Lafayette. A combination of festivals includes Downtown Alive!, the Louisiana Craft Fair, the Bayou Food Festival and Festival de Musique Acadienne. Zydeco and Cajun music, Cajun and Creole food, native crafts, special events, folk-life exhibits. (800) 346-1958, Official site
Jefferson River Road Art and Cultural Foundation “Second Saturday Festival” Oct. 9, 2010, Harahan Recreational Complex, Corner Hickory Avenye and Colonial Club Drive. With art, music, and food. For more information call (504) 250-1659
Art in Autumn Gardens Art Festival Oct. 9 – 10, 2010, Darrow, Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, 40136 River Road. Art show with demonstrations, entertainment, booths, music and tours of the plantation. (225) 473-7841, Official site
New Orleans Film Festival October 14 – 21, 2010, Contemporary Arts Center & other locations. Local, national and international film and video screenings, workshops, seminars and social events. 309-6633, Official site
Louisiana Gumbo Festival Oct 15 – 17, 2010, Chackbay, Choupic Fairgrounds, Highway 304, north of Thibodaux. Cajun food, music, dancing, rides, gumbo cook-off, parade and auction. (985) 633-7789, Official site
Wild Things Oct. 16, 2010. Lacombe, Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife festival during National Wildlife Refuge week with exhibits, games, boat and canoe tours, food, contests, a youth wildlife art contest and show. (985) 882-2000. Official site
Oak Alley Plantation Fall Arts & Crafts Festival Oct. 16 – 17, 2010, Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, LA. Call 1 (800) 44ALLEY for more information. Official site
Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival Oct. 23 – 24, 2010. Water Street along the Tchefuncte River. Boat-building demonstration and contests, marine auction, entertainment, flea market, food, crafts and music. (985) 845-9200 or (985) 892-0520. Official site
VooDoo Music Experience October 29, 30, 31, 2010, New Orleans, City Park, behind New Orleans Museum of Art. The huge music festival with seven stages, more than 150 bands, the Preservation Hall Tent and bingo! Parlor, food booths, interactive games andd crafts. Voodoo Fest news.
Krewe of Boo Parade October 30, 2010, New Orleans, La. Parade follows traditional Uptown Mardi Gras route. Official site
Halloween, Oct. 31, 2010.
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival: Oct. 2010, Dates TBD, New Orleans, Lafayette Square Park. Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Sonny Landreth, Irma Thomas, T-Model Ford, Guitar Shorty and many other local and national blues greats will perform at this free, two-day festival produced by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Food vendors will feature some of the best barbecue in the region, and a large crafts area showcases local hand-made goods. (504) 558-6100. Official site.
New Orleans Bikefest Motorcycle Rally & Music Festival Oct 2010, dates TBD, Westwego, Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 West Bank Expressway. This new festival plans to showcase a bike show, games, stunt riders, food, poker run, camping and music. 274-0226, Official site
Shadows-on-the-Teche Arts and Crafts Festival Oct. 2010, Date TBD, New Iberia, Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St. Fine arts, pottery, tile art, metal and woodwork, demonstrations and plantation tours. (888) 9-IBERIA. Official site
Carnaval Latino Oct 2010, dates TBD, New Orleans, New Mardi Gras World Location, Eastbank/Riverside at Henderson Street. Outdoor concerts, food, crafts, children’s entertainment, a parade, dance, and street entertainers. 581-2000, Official site
Fall Fest 2010, Oct 2010, dates TBD, Our Lady of Holy Cross. New Orleans, La. Music, arts, crafts, food. Activities for children of all ages. Official site
CongoSquare Rhythms Festival November 2010, dates TBD, New Orleans, Congo Square/ Armstrong Park, 718 N. Rampart St. African art market, crafts, food, cultural activities and music. 558-6100, Official site
Reds, Whites and the Blues Oct 2010, dates TBD, City Park, New Orleans, La. Wine, food and music.
Fall Euro Fest Oct 2010, dates TBD, The Foundry, New Orleans, La. Food and music with the Taino Quartet featuring Fredy Omar. (504) 587-0900 ext 105
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