Your Guide to Live Music in Lake Charles This Summer
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Events
Discover upcoming events in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. Festivals, concerts, food, and more—find out what’s happening every week in SWLA.
Crying Eagle Unveils Veteran Leadership Team for Highly-Anticipated Lakefront Opening
By Dalton Barron Published: June 21, 2025 LAKE CHARLES, LA – Crying Eagle Brewing Company has officially named the veteran
South Coast Book Festival Returns to Lake Charles This September
Get ready, SWLA—the biggest literary event in the region is making its grand return. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September
2025 Beauregard Watermelon Festival: Full Schedule & Event Guide
It’s that time again! The Beauregard Watermelon Festival returns to the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025 for
Fourth Fest – July 4th Celebration
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PMLocation: 506 West Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634 (Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds)Price: FreeHosted
Fire on the Lake – Louisiana Food & Wine Festival 2025
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMLocation: Bord du Lac Park, 1111 Bord du Lac Dr, Lake
Free Yoga at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum with Maegan Gonzales
Start your weekend under the calming canopy of the legendary Sallier Oak with a free community yoga session hosted by
Gumbeaux Gators vs. River Monsters
Where: Joe Miller Ball Park625 Cowboy DrLake Charles, LA 70607 Date: June 14, 2025Time: 7:00 PMTickets: $10Presented By: Lake Charles
T Doug’s Cajun Cuisine: Honest Review of Their New Ragley Location
Address: 15976 Highway 171, Ragley, LAPhone: (337) 317-7993Website: tdougs.comHours/Info: Dine-in & outdoor seating available | 90% recommend (49 reviews) First
Joe’s Italian Grill: DeRidder’s Home for Italian Hospitality, Flavor, and Family
Address: 1029 N Pine St, DeRidder, LA 70634Contact: (337) 202-7025 | joesitalianderidder@gmail.comHours:Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pmFriday & Saturday: 11am