Get ready, SWLA—the biggest literary event in the region is making its grand return. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 13, 2025, when the South Coast Book Festival takes over the Lake Charles Event Center for a day filled with…
It’s that time again! The Beauregard Watermelon Festival returns to the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025 for a full day of contests, games, food, crafts, and country fun. Whether you’re tossing rings around melons, churning homemade ice…
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PMLocation: 506 West Drive, DeRidder, LA 70634 (Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds)Price: FreeHosted By: City of DeRidderContact: tracy.williams@cityofderidder.org Celebrate the Fourth in DeRidder! Join the City of DeRidder for its annual Fourth Fest,…
Get ready for a true Southern celebration at Smoke & Barrel, returning this November for a weekend packed with the best in bourbon, whiskey, craft cocktails, and legendary barbecue. Each fall, downtown Lake Charles transforms as the festival brings together…
Chuck Fest is back in downtown Lake Charles on Saturday, October 18, 2025—bringing the city’s biggest celebration of Louisiana music, art, food, and community to Ryan Street for a full day and night of live performances, local vendors, and family-friendly…
About the Event Rouge et Blanc is the signature wine and food festival hosted by Banners at McNeese State University. Celebrate with an afternoon of wine tastings, gourmet bites from top regional chefs, and live cultural experiences. This annual event…
About the Festival Get ready for three days of family-friendly fun at the annual Holly Beach Crab Festival! Set right on the beautiful Creole Nature Trail, this is Southwest Louisiana’s favorite coastal celebration—where locals and visitors alike come together to…
The Cal Cam Fair returns to Sulphur this September for its 103rd year—bringing generations of families and friends together for a weekend of rides, food, music, and classic fair traditions. Hosted at the West Cal Arena & Events Center, this…