Festivals

Going Underground: Here's what to know about next week's new film festival in Baton Rouge

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
Aug 14, 2025

The countdown is on for the inaugural Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival, which runs Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 21-24, packed with film screenings, panels, workshops and more.

Federales Fest returns to Baton Rouge on Oct. 4. Here's a look at the lineup so far

Staff report
Jul 28, 2025

Federales Fest will make its third run in Baton Rouge on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The second (Neighbor) Hood Fest is Saturday: Here's the schedule of all the music and films.

Staff report
Jul 9, 2025

With the goal of building unity, the 2nd annual (Neighbor) Hood Fest will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival returns this weekend. Here's the music schedule

Staff report
May 14, 2025

Lots of music and loads of food meet at the eighth annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.

'Rock the Country' music festival packed people into Livingston, stopped traffic

BY CLAIRE GRUNEWALD AND JAN RISHER| Staff writers
Apr 7, 2025

Tens of thousands of Louisiana residents convened in Livingston this past weekend to rock out to Nickelback, Kid Rock and other country artists.

Nickelback, Kid Rock to perform in Livingston Parish. How much money will it bring in?

BY CLAIRE GRUNEWALD | Staff writer
Apr 1, 2025

Thousands of fans will gather at Livingston Parish Fairgrounds this weekend to sing along to rock hits such as "All Summer Long" by Kid Rock or "Rockstar" by Nickelback.

Kenny Neal, Chris Thomas King and more: Blues Fest invades downtown Baton Rouge this weekend

BY JOHN WIRT | Contributing writer
Apr 1, 2025

Local talent will rule the stage at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival.

Berries, books and boudin: South Louisiana celebrates at 28 festivals this spring

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
Mar 27, 2025

The weather is warming, the flowers are starting to bloom — it must be spring festival season in south Louisiana. Pick and choose from these 28 celebrations in the Baton Rouge area and Acadiana.

Baton Rouge's Holi Festival moved due to impending weather. See when, where.

BY JOY HOLDEN | Staff writer
Mar 27, 2025

The Festival of Colors celebration will have to wait one more day — the Holi Festival has been moved to 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday but the events will still take place at Repentance Park, at 275 …

Music, vendors, cooking contest, pioneer award: It's the 8th annual Soul Food Festival

Staff report
Mar 25, 2025

The eighth annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival will take place Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18, at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.

Louisiana Arts and Renaissance Festival: A glimpse into its talented artisans and craftspeople

BY JOY HOLDEN | Staff writer
Nov 6, 2024

The Louisiana Arts and Renaissance Festival is the destination to leave all worries behind, immerse yourself in the medieval experience and discover high-quality crafted goods.

20th Louisiana Book Festival celebrates readers and writers. Here's what you need to know.

BY SERENA PUANG | Staff writer
Oct 20, 2024

Planning the Louisiana Book Festival is like planning a Mardi Gras parade, the festival’s executive director Jim Davis said. He’s been coordinating book festivals for 15 years. As soon as the …

Yellow Rails and Rice Festival: Birders and farmers go in search of elusive marsh bird

BY COLETTE DEAN | Contributing writer
Oct 8, 2024

The heart of Cajun Country in Louisiana’s southwest prairie region is bracing for an influx of visitors for a unique agritourism event.

4 things to know about Saturday's second Federales Fest in Baton Rouge

Staff report
Oct 2, 2024

After a successful inaugural event in 2023, Federales Fest returns to Live Oak at Cedar Lodge, 6300 Jefferson Highway, from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Review: '48 Hours …in Baton Rouge,' 6 new plays remind us there's no place like home

BY SERENA PUANG | Staff writer
Jul 29, 2024

“48 hours … in Baton Rouge” felt at home here even though the producing organization, Harlem9, is from New York City. They partnered with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and the nation…

It's a day for Pride at celebrations in Baton Rouge and Lafayette on Saturday

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
Jun 25, 2024

Although she's most known as a late '80s pop princess, Taylor "Tell It to My Heart" Dayne is quick to point out she continued touring through the '90s, the 2000s and on up to today.

3-day Memorial Day Festival bringing 15 country artists to Denham Springs park

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
May 22, 2024

Fifteen acts. Three days. One place.

Here are 4 festivals happening in south Louisiana this month

Apr 10, 2024

Spring isn't just baseball season in south Louisiana, it's also festival time.

Baton Rouge Pride Fest is June 29 and the headliners include a Grammy nominee

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
Mar 22, 2024

Baton Rouge Pride Fest will be back at the Raising Cane's River Center from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29.

Louisiana's 2024 Rose Parade float wins big award for the second year in a row

BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer
Jan 1, 2024

Louisiana showcased its award-winning float in the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day.

Festival of Lights in downtown Baton Rouge on Friday: 3 things to know

Nov 28, 2023

It's fun, free and the perfect way to start off the holidays. Baton Rouge's Downtown Festival of Lights takes place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. There's lots to offer, so these three things w…

See trick-or-treat hours in Baton Rouge for Halloween 2023, plus safety tips

BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer
Oct 23, 2023

Halloween is quickly creeping up on us, but there's a few things you should know before slipping on your costume.

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair: Pie baking and hot dog eating, Lego® building, music and much more

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
Oct 18, 2023

He can balance a burning barbecue grill, blow fire and give you a good laugh.

The new Federales Fest: Everything you need to know about Saturday's event

BY JOHN WIRT | Contributing writer
Oct 4, 2023

The North Mississippi Allstars will headline Federales Fest, a new fall music festival taking place Saturday at Live Oak Arabians Horse Farm at Cedar Lodge, 6300 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge.

Louisiana loves a fall festival: Rodeo, beer, books and more coming up

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
Oct 2, 2023

Louisiana loves to celebrate anything and everything — from autumn to and airshow, beer to books.

Louisiana's Roy's Lemonade is beloved by festival goers — and now you can get it bottled

BY JAN RISHER | Staff writer
Aug 29, 2023

On his 79th birthday last week, Roy Devillier announced that his business is launching a new way for its customers and fans to find its much-loved lemonade. Starting in September, the Lafayett…

Pride Fest 2023: entertainment, education and more at the River Center on Saturday

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
Jun 21, 2023

"Remember PRIDE is a marathon, keep showing up," reads Bobbi Wisekal's email signature quote.

Soul food, music galore and cooking contest: Festival back for sixth year

BY JUDY BERGERON | Staff writer
May 16, 2023

The Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival is cranking up for its sixth year this weekend.